2020

Cheap and good mood is Rio's ambition and he does it with his own style. In the sedan and sedan, a 130-horsepower 1.6-liter in-line engine powers the front wheels with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The basic LX setting is a basic transportation definition with no power windows, Bluetooth connection or cruise control. Supplements like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and automatic emergency brakes require up to the maximum EX specification.

Unlike previous Rios, the latest is among the best cars in its segment. While the basic frame configuration of a strut front suspension and a torsion bar rear axle has not changed, the new Rio tailgate adjustment gives the ride quality a new quiet. Meanwhile, a stiffer structure helps the Kia absorb impacts like an expensive car.

The tachometer and speedometer flank a central LCD display that displays information from the on-board computer, while a large 7.0-inch touchscreen dominates the center console. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included in the EX model, although they are not in the lower trim level with their 5.0-inch displays. The EX is also the only Rio equipped with automatic emergency braking, a safety function found only in selected small cars.

Behind the pleasant cabin, the back seat is adjusted in legroom and height, Although it is habitable for two adults, the back seat of the river cannot hold a sail that is fit, which is a master of space efficiency.

The 1.6-liter in-line direct injection diesel engine largely corresponds to the predecessor model. Regardless of the improvements that Kia made to the engine and the six-speed automatic, the four little ones screwed the new Rio in 8.5 seconds to 60 mph.

Kia also claims greater fuel economy from this reworked engine, and the flow reached an impressive 39 mpg in our 75 mph highway fuel economy test, surpassing its EPA rating by 2 mpg.

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