The Lowdown: 2007 Kia Rio
By Thomas Brillstein
Introduction
The 2007 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 $10,770 USD in 2007.
Fuel Economy
The Rio's standard 1.6L L4 DOHC 16V engine weighs in at 32 miles/gallon city driving using a 11.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Rio retails for $10,770 USD with a invoice price of $10,350 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $625 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 transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2365 lbs. The Non-ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Rio Dimensions
The 2007 Rio has standard length of 166.90 inches and a width of 66.70 inches. The Rio rides 57.90 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 6.10 inches. Front headroom is 39.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Rio a radius of 32.70 inches. It uses 175/70R14 tires with a wheelbase of 98.40 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Front Side Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Head Curtain Airbag. Rio optional equipment may include Rear Spoiler.
Exterior color choices include Clear Silver Metallic, Midnight Black, White with interior choices of Gray Cloth Interior. The Rio seats 5 people with 42.80 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic 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 necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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