The Lowdown: 2008 Kia Rio5
By Jack Bregman
The 2008 Kia Rio5
Made in SOUTH KOREA for Kia, the Rio5 for 2008 is a leader in the 5-seat HATCHBACK 4-DR segment. It retailed for $12,915 USD with a dealer cost of USD.
Rio5 Dimensions
The 2008 Rio5 has standard length of 158.10 inches and a width of 66.70 inches. The Rio5 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 Rio5 a radius of 33.10 inches. It uses 185/65R14 tires with a wheelbase of 98.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The Rio5 comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 5-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2438 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The Rio5's generous 1.6L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 25 - 27 miles/gallon city driving with a 11.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Rio5 retails for $12,915 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. Rio5 optional equipment may include Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Keyless Entry, Power Windows, Heated Exterior Mirror.
Exterior color choices include Clear Silver Metallic, Clear White, Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue Metallic, Sunset Orange Metallic, Tropical Red Metallic with interior choices of Beige Cloth Interior, Gray Cloth Interior. The Rio5 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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