- sedan 112,672
- 940 below average
- 8,000 good
- Taylor, TX
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- autoshopper.com
- 940 below average sedan 112,672 gasoline black manual
2013 kia rio review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Stylish, efficient and fun. introductionthe kia rio delivers excellent fuel economy, perky performance and a strong warranty for an attractive price with a degree of style. The 2013 kia rio sedan and hatchback get a revised badge on the hood, trunk lid and steering wheel. Steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters now come on the sx model; hatchback ex and sx trims get a standard cargo floor tray and net. Its 1. 6-liter engine uses direct injection to aid power and fuel economy, resulting in the best horsepower in the segment and fuel economy highway ratings in the 40-mpg range. The optional idle stop and go system found on the eco package, typically reserved for more expensive cars, automatically turns the engine off and on at long stops, saving more fuel for urban drivers and reducing emissions. rio's all-disc brakes are uncommon in this bracket, as are its available 17-inch wheels. Suspension is conventional in design, delivering a ride suitable for long commutes and behavior suitable for the class. cabins are nicely put together. They're easy to live with and not overwrought with gimmicky styling. Everything is easy to operate and anyone can quickly master the controls. Kia's reputation for value is carried on by standard features such as air conditioning and power-heated mirrors. Mid-line rio models have bluetooth as standard. Upgrades include navigation, kia's uvo infotainment system by microsoft, rear camera, leather upholstery and heated front seats. both sedan and hatchback models offer useful space; we favor the hatch for its added load flexibility and maneuverability. Rio seats are comfortable. And there's good cubby storage in the center console and side door pockets. Interior room stacks up well against competitors, but while rio is best in terms of front legroom, it suffers from cramped legroom in the rear. on the road, the rio is smooth and feels refined for the class. Lx models come with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, wind-up windows and manual door locks, heated power mirrors, tilt steering, variable intermittent wipers, six-way manual driver seat, split folding rear seat, am/fm/cd/mp3/aux/usb stereo with steering wheel controls and 15-inch steel wheels. Rio 5-door hatchbacks include rear wipe/wash. rio ex 16,500) and rio 5-door ex 16,700) come with the 6-speed automatic. Rio ex models upgrade with power windows and locks, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, bluetooth, sliding center console armrest, front tweeters, metallic cabin trim with faux leather door panels, power-folding mirrors, cruise control, and chrome trim. Optional is a convenience package 1,150) adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel, additional interior lighting, upgraded audio system with uvo-by-microsoft rear camera, side mirrors with integrated turn signals, automatic headlamps, fog lamps and 15-inch alloy wheels. The eco package 400) includes automatic stop/start, which turns the engine off when stopped to save fuel. rio sx 17,700) and rio 5-door sx 17,900) are offered with the automatic transmission only and come with everything found on the ex plus a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, dual exhaust outlets, sports suspension calibration, 205/45r17 tires on alloy wheels, larger front brakes, projector headlamps, led tail and front running lamps, fog lamps, painted center dash, alloy pedal covers, and uvo entertainment with rear camera. A premium package 2,300) adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, pushbutton start/smart key, led map lights, uvo navigation and moonroof. safety features, all standard, include front airbags, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, electronic stability control and hill-start assist. walkaroundfamily resemblances are apparent with the kia rio. Certain styling cues are shared with the current-generation optima midsize sedan, which underwent an extreme makeover from dowdy to dapper in its last redesign. Rio's looks aren't groundbreaking, but they are as contemporary as anything in the class. rio sedan and hatchback models share front doors and basic structures but surface cosmetics keep them separate. The sedan mirrors the optima more, with the pinched center top grille and full-width lower air intake. The hatchback has a much smaller upper grille, almost like an engine air intake rather than cooling, and a deeper lower grille segmented in three sections where the angled side sections meet the flat center. Sedan and hatch models use different headlamp housings, and the sx version of each also gets unique lights, including led daytime running lights. On both body styles the front wheels are well outboard of the headlights, adding a lower, more aggressive look; it's not mean, nor as comic-like as some small cars. a pronounced wedge profile in side view shares a deep front door window, and ahead of the mirror, a small triangular piece of fixed glass that's quite useful for driver vision. The top crease of the scallop in the door panels echoes the windshield pillar line and fairs rearward, on the sedan leading directly to the top of the taillight. Combined with the slender roof pillar and minimal painted surfaces above the lamps, the sedan has an elegant, light, tailored look, disguising the substantial trunk height. on the hatch the roofline tapers down, pinching the rear windows, one reason the rio hatch does not have more rear-seat headroom than the sedan. The short rear panels wrap around into the hatch, the lights protruding slightly (but still well inside the bumper) for better all-around viewing and staying cleaner in bad weather. On sx models, the taillights have led elements. the hatchback's rear window is close to horizontal at the top edge, fitted with a small spoiler, and close to a semicircular arc along the bottom edge, reminiscent of the grinning grille on some mazdas. A dark close-out panel sweeps up from behind the rear wheels serves to visually lower and widen both models. With trunk or hatch open some portion of the taillights and low-mount reflectors remain visible to improve night-loading safety. compared with the ford fiesta, chevrolet sonic, honda fit, and toyota yaris, the rio has a longer wheelbase but shorter overall length, and it's wider and lower than most. Extra wheelbase helps ride quality and stability, but a longer wheelbase with a shorter overall length also means shorter overhangs front and rear. All these dimension play into how the rio comes across a bit sportier than most other subcompacts. While it doesn't scream luxury, it doesn't scream economy car, either. cloth upholstery feels smooth and breathable to the touch; we never slid around or got stuck to it in muggy weather. Some long-legged types noted short seat cushions but found the cabin roomier than expected. rear-seat space is small, yet comparable to others in the class and is fine for kids or petite adults. The three-cylinder instrument panel provides the usual info, including an engine temperature gauge many manufacturers have relegated to warning lights. Crisp white-on-black lighting with red needles and central display ensures readability day or night. The traditional key was welcome, though at least once we had trouble pulling it back out of the ignition. audio inputs and power points are ahead of the shifter, the control panel top center. Bucket Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Power Mirrors✔ AM/FM✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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