Vital Statistics: 2004 Kia Rio
By Bill Bregman
Introduction
The 2004 Rio is manufactured in SOUTH KOREA for Kia. It is Kia's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $9,740 USD in 2004.
Fuel Economy
The Rio's generous 1.6L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 25 - 26 miles/gallon city driving with a 11.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Rio retails for $9,740 USD with a invoice price of $9,335 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $540 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 2403 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Rio Dimensions
The 2004 Rio has standard length of 166.90 inches and a width of 66.10 inches. The Rio rides 56.70 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 6.00 inches. Front headroom is 39.50 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Rio a radius of 30.80 inches. It uses 175/65R14 tires with a wheelbase of 94.90 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Trunk Anti-Trap Device, Air Conditioning. Leading optional equipment includes ABS Brakes, AM/FM Radio, CD Player, CD Changer, Load Bearing Exterior Rack.
Exterior color choices include Blueberry, Cinnamon, Classic Red, Diamond Silver, Light Gold Metallic, Midnight Black, Pewter Grey, Polar White, Rally Blue, Willow Green with interior choices of Beige Cloth Interior, Gray Cloth Interior. The Rio seats 5 people with 42.40 inches front leg room.
Kia Warranty
The regular warranty period is 60 months or 60,000 miles. It also comes with a 120 month/100,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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