Kia Rio Review

Manufactured by Kia, a South Korean automobile company, the Kia Rio is a subcompact car which came into production from the year 2000. The Kia Rio too has gone through different generational and currently is in fourth generation. Moreover, the car is available in both five-door hatchback and four-door sedan version.

Furthermore, in 2015, the car was world’s best-selling model manufactured by Kia with selling more than 473,000 quantities. The Kia Rio features unswerving lines and plane surfacing appearance that gives car a unique, an assured and brand new look.

Moreover, the Kia has been exporting its cars in Nepal under the dealership of Continental Associates Private Limited. Also, the car is available in 4 various variants; two hatchback and two sedans.

Price in Nepal: Rs. 4,100,000 [For Rio EXI (4 Doors/Hatchback)],

Rs. 4,200,000 [For Rio EXI (5 Doors/Sedan Version)],

Rs. 4,700,000 [For Rio EXII (4 Doors/Hatchback)],

Rs. 4,800,000 [For Rio EXII (5 Doors/Sedan)]

Specifications

Dimension:

Body Type	Hatchback / Sedan
Basic Weight	NA
Length	4045 mm (4 Doors) / 4365 mm (5 Doors)
Height	1455 mm (4 Doors) / 1455 mm (5 Doors)
Wheelbase	2570 mm (4 Doors) / 2570 mm (5 Doors)
Front Track	NA
Rear Track	NA
Ground Clearance	NA

 

Engine:

Fuel Tank	43 liters (Both 4 and 5 Doors)
Cylinders	NA
Valves Per Cylinder	NA
Displacement	1396 cc (Both 4 and 5 Doors)
Max Power	108 bhp (Both 4 and 5 Doors)
Max Torque	135 Nm (Both 4 and 5 Doors)

 

Dynamics:

Front Brakes	Disc (Both 4 and 5 Doors)
Rear Brakes	Drum (Both 4 and 5 Doors)
Front Wheels	NA
Rear Wheels	NA
Front Suspensions	McPherson Struts, Gas Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar (Both 4 and 5 Doors)
Rear Suspensions	Coupled Torsion Beam Absorbers (Both 4 and 5 Doors)

 

Transmission:

Transmission	Manual (Both 4 and 5 Doors)
Number of Gears	6 (Both 4 and 5 Doors)