2012 Kia Rio :
First
Look
Jay Williams - 27/April/2011
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2012 Kia Rio

The 2012 Kia Rio displays sleek styling
 Comfortable cabin with impressive technology
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Seoul, South Korea - Kia has unveiled its new 2012 Rio sub-compact sedan at the New York International Auto Show this month. With
all-new ISG (stop-start) technology and class-leading horsepower and
fuel economy (5.8L/100km), Rio promises consumers impressive fuel
efficiency without sacrificing power or fun-to-drive performance. Michael
Sprague, vice-president, marketing & communications, KMA said,"The
all-new Rio brings Kia’s successful combination of world-class styling,
outstanding fuel economy, advanced technologies and tremendous value to
the smallest and most economical vehicle in the Kia line-up." "With
gas prices rising, sub-compacts are becoming increasingly popular and
with more power, up to 40 miles per gallon fuel economy and stunning
design, the all-new Rio sets the standard in the sub-compact class and
becomes a vehicle that is not only affordable, but one that people will
aspire to own." Available in the USA with a choice of
three trims - LX, EX and SX - the 2012 Rio is powered by a 1.6-litre
GDI four-cylinder engine with the option of either a six-speed manual
transmission or six-speed automatic. One of only two vehicles in this
segment to offer a GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) engine, the 2012 Rio
offers 100kW of power and 7.8-5.8L per 100km city/highway. Rio
also offers ISG technology, new to the Kia line-up, where the engine
turns off when the vehicle is not in motion. The engine restarts
automatically when the driver releases the brake pedal, resulting in
lower levels of fuel consumption in stop-start urban traffic. Inside,
the 2012 Rio features a bold and modern cabin, centred on Kia’s
characteristic horizontal three-cylinder instrument cluster and
finished in two-tone trim to emphasise a feeling of spaciousness and
comfort. The extended wheelbase (2570mm) greatly enhances passenger and
cargo capacity for additional comfort. In addition to
offering a comfortable cabin, impressive technology features also come
standard throughout, including an AM/FM/CD/MP3/Sat audio system with
SIRIUS Satellite Radio capabilities and three months complimentary
service and auxiliary and USB audio input jacks for connecting with MP3
players. The range-topping SX trim offers consumers UVO powered by
Microsoft in-car hands-free communication and entertainment
system, complete with rear camera display. The 2012 Rio
is equipped with a high level of standard safety features, including
six airbags, three-point seatbelts for all seating positions,
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) and Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM), which coordinates the car's ESC and ABS to help the driver stay
in control of the vehicle at all times. The 2012 Rio is
scheduled to join the Kia America line-up later this year - along with
its 5-door hatchback sibling unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in
March. There hasn't been any word on when the 2012 Rio will hit
Australian shores, but, more information will be available locally
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