The Lowdown: 2008 Kia Rio
By Thomas Brillstein
The 2008 Kia Rio
Made in SOUTH KOREA for Kia, the Rio for 2008 is a leader in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR segment. It retailed for $10,890 USD with a dealer cost of USD.
Rio Dimensions
The 2008 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.
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.
Fuel Economy
The Rio's standard 1.6L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 27 miles/gallon city driving with a 11.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Rio retails for $10,890 USD with a invoice price of 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.
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, Clear White, Midnight Black with interior choices of Beige Cloth Interior, Gray Cloth Interior. The Rio seats 5 people with 42.80 inches front leg room.
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 necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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