Our Review 2001 Kia Rio
The Kia Rio for 2001
Made in SOUTH KOREA for Kia, the Rio for 2001 is a contender in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $8,895 USD with a invoice price of $8,731 USD.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the Rio gets 25 - 27 miles/gallon city and 31 - 32 miles/gallon highway off a 11.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Rio are also available.
Pricing
The Rio retails for $8,895 USD with a invoice price of $8,731 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Rio comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2297 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Rio Dimensions
In 2001 the Rio has an overall length of 165.90 inches and a width of 65.90 inches. It sits a total of 56.70 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 6.00 inches. Front headroom is 39.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Rio a turning radius of 30.80 inches. It uses 175/70R13 tires with a wheelbase of 94.90 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Child Safety Door Locks, Rear Window Defogger. Leading optional equipment includes Air Conditioning, Tilt Steering, ABS Brakes, AM/FM Radio, Cassette Player.
Exterior color choices include Atlantic Blue Metallic, Classic Red, Emerald Green Metallic, Forest Green Metallic, Light Gold Metallic, Light Silver Metallic, Polar White, Steel Blue Metallic, Sunburst Gold with interior choices of Gray Cloth. The Rio seats 5 people with 42.80 inches front leg room.
Kia Warranty
The normal warranty period is 60 months or 60,000 miles. It also has a 120 month/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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