2012 Kia Rio Hatchback Review Specs, Price

2012 Kia Rio Hatchback Review Specs Price - 2012 Kia Rio Hatchback was introduced at 2011 Geneva Motor Show featured with new models. 2012 Kia Rio Hatchback model will be available in sedan and hatchback models in North America (Europe gets three-door and five-door bodystyles, but a North American sedan is due to launch at the 2011 New York show). 2012 Kia Rio with a body that’s wider, lower and longer (riding on a longer wheelbase). The overall dimensions significantly increase passenger and cargo space.

2012 Kia Rio Hatchback with a 1.4-litre MPI 4-cylinder petrol engine (79kW at 6300rpm and 135Nm at 4200rpm) or a larger 1.6-litre Gamma GDi petrol engine (103kW at 6300rpm and 167Nm at 4850rpm). Both engines 2012 Kia Rio Hatchback will be available with a six-speed manual transmission, the smaller capacity 1.4-litre engine can be optioned with a four-speed auto and the 1.6-litre GDI is available with a more modern six-speed automatic. Thanks to a range of technological feats and a better gearbox, the larger capacity GDI engine is actually more fuel efficient in automatic guise than the 1.4-litre.

Interior 2012 Kia Rio Hatchback, a multifunction steering wheel and instrument panel with a very clear three areas, all within easy sight. As for finishes and materials used has little to do, at least in appearance, with finishes of yesteryear Kia models,  and 2012 Kia Rio Hatchback had skin like the steering wheel and seats, very comfortable overall. The center console, full of attractive details. Optionally, under the air vents can be mounted navigation system with rearview camera for parking.

 

2012 Kia Rio Hatchback Specifications:

2012 Kia Rio Hatchback Engines / Gasoline

1.4-litre 79kW
Type: MPi Petrol DOHC, four-cylinder, dual CVVT – Capacity: 1,396cc
79 kW @ 6,300 rpm / 135Nm @ 4,200 rpm

1.6-litre 103kW
Type: GDi Petrol DOHC, four-cylinder, dual CVVT Capacity: 1,591cc
103 kW @ 6,300 rpm / 167 Nm @ 4,850 rpm

Transmissions

• 1.4  and 1.6
• Manual / speeds 6 and 6
• Automatic / speeds 4 and 6

Suspension & Damping

Front – Fully independent by subframe-mounted MacPherson
struts, with coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers. Anti-roll stabiliser bar.

Rear – Semi independent by CTBA (coupled torsion beam axle) with separate coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers.

Steering

• Type- MDPS electric power-assisted rack and pinion
• Gearing- 2.82 turns lock-to-lock
• Turning circle: 10.52 metres (minimum)

Brakes S / Si SLi

• Front 256 x 22mm vent. discs 280 x 22mm vent. discs
• Rear 262 x 10mm solid discs 262 x 10mm solid discs

2012 Kia Rio Wheels & Tyres

• 15 in x 5.5J 185/65 R15 tyres
• 16 in x 6.0J 195/55 R16 tyres
• 17 in x 6.5J 205/45 R17 tyres

DIMENSIONS (mm)

Exterior

• Overall length 4045 Overall width 1720 (ex. door mirrors)
• Overall height 1455 Wheelbase 2570
• Front overhang 805 Rear overhang 670
• Front track 1521 Rear track 1525

Interior Front Rear

• Headroom 1015 960
• Legroom 1112 790
• Shoulder room 1350 1324

Capacities

• Fuel tank (litres) 43.0
• Luggage (VDA) 288 litres

2012 Kia Rio Performance

• 1.4 (MT) 1.4(AT) 1.6 (MT) 1.6 (AT)
• Top speed / km/h 183 170 190 190
• 0-to-100 km/h / sec 11.5 13.2 10.2 10.3

2012 Kia Rio Fuel Economy

• 1.4 (MT) 1.4(AT) 1.6 (MT) 1.6 (AT)
• Litres / 100 km 5.7 6.3 5.6 6.1
• CO2 emissions 135 150 133 145

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