Is Kia Rio direct injection?
A new 120-horsepower 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with multi-point fuel injection replaces a 130-horsepower 1.6-liter four-cylinder with direct injection.
Is the 2012 Kia Rio fuel efficient?
The base engine for 2012 is a 1.6-liter gasoline direct-injection powerplant generating 135 hp, up from 122 hp of the outgoing 1.6-liter base engine, Kia says. The 1.6-liter’s mileage is rated at 28 mpg city/34 mpg highway.
Is the 2012 Kia Rio LX a good car?
The 2012 Rio is better-looking, more fuel efficient, fun to drive, and best of all offers a great value to consumers in need of a compact car. The Kia Rio also matches up favorably to its competition. The Honda Fit has more cargo room, but less engine power.
Does a 2012 Kia Rio have cruise control?
Rio hatchbacks have a standard manual transmission; a rear spoiler; 15-inch wheels; tilt steering; split-folding rear seats; and steering-wheel audio controls. Moving up to the Rio EX five-door adds power windows, locks and mirrors; tilt/telescoping steering; cruise control; and Bluetooth.
Does the 2012 Kia Rio have a timing belt or chain?
The 2012 Kia Rio has a timing chain. The expected cost for a Kia Rio timing chain tensioner replacement is between $465 and $560.
Is the 2012 Kia Rio a good car?
And it has a rear view camera! Our 2012 KIA Rio5 is our second car. For around town use it is terrific – we get an overall 35 mpg. The five door is very usefu and the comfort is just fine. The styling is fine and the car really is fun to drive.
When does the new Kia Rio come out?
Competitors include the Ford Fiesta and Toyota Yaris. The Rio is scheduled to hit dealerships in fall 2011. The redesigned Rio incorporates design cues from the automaker’s larger Optima family sedan, including a chrome-ringed grille that leads to wraparound headlights, but the sedan’s trunk lid is relatively short.
What kind of engine does a Kia Rio have?
The Rio has a 138-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that teams with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. An auto-stop feature is optional for the four-cylinder. Included with the Eco Package, auto-stop shuts the engine off automatically when the Rio comes to a halt, restarting when the brake pedal is released.
How big is the cargo area in a Kia Rio?
We like the Rio’s larger interior spaces and cargo area, but wouldn’t mind some more seat bolstering. In raw numbers, the Rio has a 101.2-inch wheelbase, an overall length of about 160 inches, and a cargo area of 15 cubic feet (or 13.7 cubic feet, for trunked sedan models). It’s significantly larger than the outgoing model.
Where can I buy a 2012 Kia Rio ex?
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What kind of gas mileage does a Kia Rio get?
Kia’s offering in the segment is the Rio sedan and Rio5 hatchback, both of which have been redesigned for 2012 and are expected to get around 29/37 mpg city/highway.
Which is the best 5 door Kia Rio?
The 5 Door KIA RIO SX is clearly the best car in its class and the driving experience can only be described as pure fun.