Kia Rio5
The sporty and dynamic Rio5 likes a good time as much as you do.
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The 2008 Kia Rio5.
Being practical doesn't mean you have to take the joy out of life. That's the thinking behind the Rio5. With a host of standard features, and class-leading roominess***, Rio5 likes a good time as much as you do.
On the outside, the Rio5 has a sporty and dynamic look with 15-inch alloy wheels, a sleek body-color rear spoiler and front fog lights.
The roomy Rio5 interior is not only spacious and comfortable, it's equipped with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, sport-seat fabric, metal pedals and a variety of clever storage spaces for added convenience.
And, best of all, you'll get outstanding estimated highway fuel economy of 35 mpg** and the reliability of Kia's superior 10-year/100,000-mile warranty.
Everything you need. It's easy to see why the Rio5 is a great value and miles ahead of the competition.
*** Based on comparison to 2007 models.
** With automatic transmission. Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates.
2008 KIA RIO5 SPECIFICATIONS
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| ENGINE |
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| Type | Inline four-cylinder, iron-block aluminum head |
| Valve gear | DOHC, four valves/cylinder, Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) |
| Displacement | 1,599 cc |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Horsepower (SAE net) | 110 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) | 107 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual, overdrive
Electronically-controlled 4-speed automatic, overdrive (LX/SX) |
| DIMENSIONS |
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| Wheelbase | 98.4 in. | |
| Track | Front: 57.9 in. | Rear: 57.5 in. |
| Length | 158.1 in. | |
| Width | 66.7 in. | |
| Height | 57.9 in. | |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in. | |
| Headroom | Front: 39.6 in. | Rear: 38.8 in. |
| Shoulder room | Front: 53.5 in. | Rear: 53.1 in. |
| Legroom | Front: 42.8 in. | Rear: 34.3 in. |
| Hip room | Front: 50.8 in. | Rear: 50.0 in. |
| Passenger volume | 92.2 cu. ft. | |
| Cargo volume | Rear seat up: 15.8 cu. ft. |
Rear seat down: 49.6 cu. ft. |
| CURB WEIGHT |
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| 5-speed manual | 2,438 lbs. |
| 4-speed automatic | 2,487 lbs. |
| BODY AND CHASSIS |
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| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Body type | Steel unibody |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam, coil springs |
| Steering type | Rack-and-pinion (power assisted on LX/SX) |
| Turns, lock-to-lock | 4.3 (manual)
3.0 (power) |
| Turning diameter, curb to curb | 32.7 ft. (manual)
33.1 ft. (power) |
| BRAKES |
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| Type | Hydraulic, power-assisted vacuum; 4-sensor, 4-channel ABS (optional on LX/SX) |
| Front | 10.1-in. vented discs |
| Rear | 8.0-in. drum
10.3-in. solid disc (w/optional ABS) |
| TIRES |
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| Tires |
P195/55R15
P205/45R16 (optional) |
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY |
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| 5-speed manual |
27 city / 32 hwy (mpg) |
| 4-speed automatic |
25 city / 35 hwy (mpg) |
| Fuel capacity |
11.9 (gallons) |
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