The Kia Rio is a subcompact car produced by the South Korean automaker Kia Motors and introduced in August 2000 for the 2001 model year. In the company's lineup, it replaced the Kia Pride, which was much smaller and whose production ceased in 2000; and the Sephia as Kia's entry-level car. Image File history File links Gnome-globe. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 529 pixel Image in higher resolution (900 × 595 pixel, file size: 58 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Kia Rio ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... “Kia” redirects here. ... Hyundai Kia Automotive Group was formed through the merging of South Koreas largest car company, Hyundai Motor Company and the nations 2nd largest car company, Kia Motors in 1999 and is the worlds 6th largest car company. ... Hwaseong or Hwasong can refer to: Hwaseong City, a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea Hwasŏng (North Korea), a county in North Hamgyong province, North Korea Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO heritage site in Suwon City, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea Category: ... The Kia Pride was a subcompact automobile produced from 1991 to 2000. ... The Kia Sephia (known as the Mentor in some markets) was a compact car / small family car manufactured by the Korean automaker Kia Motors from 1994 to 2004. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... A subcompact car is a car in a vehicle size class smaller than a compact car, but larger than a microcar. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... Sketch of FF layout In automotive design, a FF, or Front-engine, Front-wheel drive layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... “Gearbox” redirects here. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... AMC Gremlin A subcompact car is an automobile in a vehicle size class smaller than a compact car but larger than a city car (and known as superminis in Europe). ... For Korea as a whole, see Korea. ... “Kia” redirects here. ... The Kia Pride was a subcompact automobile produced from 1991 to 2000. ... The Kia Sephia (known as the Mentor in some markets) was a compact car / small family car manufactured by the Korean automaker Kia Motors from 1994 to 2004. ...

First generation

The first-generation Rio was available as a five-door hatchback and as a four-door sedan. The hatchback version was sold as the Rio RX-V (V: five in Roman numerals) in Canada, Rio Look in Chile, and simply Rio in the United Kingdom (as the sedan version was not offered there). In Greece, both hatchback and sedan were sold as Rio. In the USA, the five-door Rio was marketed as a station wagon called Rio Cinco (cinco: five in Spanish and Portuguese). Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 429 pixel Image in higher resolution (1086 × 582 pixel, file size: 91 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Kia Rio Metadata... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Roman numerals are a numeral system originating in ancient Rome, adapted from Etruscan numerals. ... Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ...

The first-generation Rio offered only one engine for each year in the USA: a 96 hp 1.5-litre DOHC I4 gasoline engine from 2001 through 2002, then a larger version of the same engine, a 1.6-litre DOHC four-cylinder rated at 105 hp, from 2003 through 2005. All years offered a choice of a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic. An alternative of a 1.3-litre SOHC four-cylinder petrol (75 hp) was offered in some other countries, including the United Kingdom. A diesel engine was also available in other markets. A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... Today Internal combustion engines in cars, trucks, motorcycles, construction machinery and many others, most commonly use a four-stroke cycle. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... Single overhead cam (also SOHC) refers to the internal combustion engine design where one camshaft is located above the valves. ... A diesel engine built by MAN AG in 1906 Rudolf Diesels 1893 patent on his engine design A Diesel engine is an internal combustion engine which operates using the Diesel cycle. ...

The USA-version hatchback came standard with power steering and a tachometer; these were optional on the sedan. However, marketing did not distinguish trim levels in the USA version. The European version was marketed under several trim levels; standard equipment for all trims included power steering, tachometer, radio, and CD player. Additional features were available for promotion in Greece, including leather seats and car alarm. Power steering is a system for reducing the steering effort on cars by using an external power source to assist in turning the wheels. ... Tachometer showing engine RPM (revolutions per minute), and a redline from 6000 and 7000 RPM. A tachometer is an instrument that measures the speed of rotation of a shaft or disk, as in a motor or other machine. ... Power steering is a system for reducing the steering effort on cars by using an external power source to assist in turning the wheels. ... Tachometer showing engine RPM (revolutions per minute), and a redline from 6000 and 7000 RPM. A tachometer is an instrument that measures the speed of rotation of a shaft or disk, as in a motor or other machine. ...

Safety features were basic, consisting of seat belts and airbags for the driver and front-seat passengers. ABS was available as an option for entry-line cars but fitted by default for top of the range models (i.e., Rio LX, in the UK, and Rio LS, in Greece). This article is about the safety device. ... For the Mozilla crash reporting software previously called Airbag, see Breakpad. ... An anti-lock braking system (ABS) (translated from German, Antiblockiersystem) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. ...

At one time, the Rio was the cheapest new car on the U.S. market, costing only US$6995. Some US dealers even offered free base model Rios with purchase of a higher end vehicle, like the Kia Sedona minivan. USD redirects here. ... 2005 Kia Sedona The Kia Sedona is a minivan produced by the Kia Motors company. ... It has been suggested that Mini MPV be merged into this article or section. ...

First generation face lift

Rio received a mild redesign for the 2003 model year including upgrades in engine, suspension, and brakes and other improvements with new styling outside including a different grille and headlights and inside a new instrument panel and console. In Europe, the facelift Rio received minor changes in external look and engine improvement from 75 hp to 81 hp.

Second generation

The first generation was replaced in the 2005 model year in Europe, arriving in the 2006 model year in North America. The second-generation Rio is based on a redesigned platform shared with the Hyundai Accent (prior to this, the Hyundai Accent was not related to the Rio). The engine was upgraded to a 110 hp 1.6-litre DOHC four-cylinder engine now also shared with the Hyundai Accent. Other changes include a completely new design, an increase in exterior size and interior volume, an increased number of standard safety features, better fuel economy. The hatchback was renamed to Rio5 in the USA. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Hyundai Accent (sold in some regions as the Verna) is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai in South Korea, India, Russia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran. ... The Hyundai Accent (sold in some regions as the Verna) is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai in South Korea, India, Russia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran. ... Fuel efficiency, sometimes also referred to as fuel economy and commonly gas mileage in the United States, is a numeric measure often used to describe the amount of fuel consumed with regard to the distance travelled in a transportation vehicle, such as an automobile. ...

The 2006 sedan offers two trim levels, the base trim (with standard tachometer) and the LX trim (adding power steering, air conditioning, and a CD player). The Rio5 (USA) offers a single trim level, the SX trim, with the features of the LX trim plus some additional vanity elements, such as a leather-covered steering wheel that suggest that Kia wishes to move the Rio upmarket. Just as in the first generation, only the five-door hatchback version is offered in some European markets (including the UK). A compact disc player or CD player is an electronic device to play audio from compact discs. ... A modern road cars steering wheel Steering wheels from different periods A steering wheel is a type of steering control used in most modern land vehicles, including all mass-production automobiles. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...

Three engines are available (1.6L DOHC engine 110 hp/1.4L DOHC engine 97 hp/1.5L Turbodiesel engine 109 hp). However, in the US market only the 1.6L petrol engine is offered. A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... Turbodiesel refers to any diesel engine with a turbocharger. ...

• (4Door-sedan)with 1.6L DOHC engine 110 hp 0-100 km/h 10.6 sec., 12.3sec. Top speed 192 km/h, 185 km/h MT, AT respectively.

• (5Door-hatch)with 1.6L DOHC engine 110 hp 0-100 km/h 9.9 sec., 11.9sec. Top speed 188 km/h, 180 km/h MT, AT respectively.

• Note: the new Rio(5Door-hatch) with 1.6L DOHC engine and manual transmission gear-box called (limited sports version)

The 2007 Kia Rio is a carryover from 2006 with minimal changes. An SX trim level has been added to the Rio sedan, which adds to the LX trim the same features supplied with the Rio5 SX. A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ...

For 2008, changes are again minimal. Kia has announced an LX trim for the Rio5, which will be equipped similarly to the Rio LX sedan.

Hybrid version

A hybrid version of the Rio is in development, in conjunction with the development of a hybrid version of its Hyundai twin, the Hyundai Accent. Both vehicles will use hybrid technology developed by Hyundai-Kia without licensed Toyota or Honda technology. A concept model of the Kia Rio hybrid was shown at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show. The drivetrain is a lightweight design similar to Honda's power-assist hybrids, featuring regenerative braking, automatic engine shutoff when idling, and continuously variable transmission. The electric motor assists the engine in starting and accelerating but does not drive the vehicle on its own. A Chevy Volt, one example of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, expected to set a new benchmark. ... The Hyundai Motor Company, a division of the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, is South Koreas largest and the worlds Sixth Largest Automaker. ... This article is about the automaker. ... This article is about the Japanese motor corporation. ... The Geneva Salon International de lAuto (or Geneva Motor Show) is an annual auto show held in March. ... Petroleum electric hybrid vehicles make use of both an on-board rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) and a fueled power source for vehicle propulsion. ... The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a transmission in which the ratio of the rotational speeds of two shafts, as the input shaft and output shaft of a vehicle or other machine, can be varied continuously within a given range, providing an infinite number of possible ratios. ...

At present, about 4,000 pre-production Rio hybrid vehicles are being field tested by the South Korean government's fleet. The release is tentatively scheduled for the 2009 model year.^[2] The planned release date of the hybrid Rio was originally announced as the 2007 model year in North America, but was subsequently postponed to at least 2009, along with the Hyundai Accent hybrid, due to the incarceration of Hyundai's for corruption. ^{[3] [4]} The Rio hybrid is expected to be visually identical to the non-hybrid Rio and to achieve a price point lower than hybrids from Honda and Toyota.
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References

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See also

List of hybrid vehicles
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External links

• Kia Rio Official site for the US market
• Kia Rio5 Official 2006 site for the US market
• Official site for UK market
• AutoGuideWiki.com page on Kia Rio
• Kia Rio Forum

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