Kia Rio hatch: More than just a city buddy

Kia Rio hatch: More than just a city buddy

With its polished look, spacious interior, and exceptional performance, the Kia Rio hatchback can be a perfect everyday companion in the concrete jungle.

The Rio Hatchback comes in two trim levels: the Kia Rio hatchback 1.4 LX AT and the Kia Rio hatchback 1.4 EX AT.

The Rio boasts a refined exterior look which is accentuated by a classy body color. For driver visibility, the vehicle is equipped with bi-projection headlamps. Another exterior feature is the electric folding mirrors which can be easily controlled with a push of a button.

This five-seater hatchback has a wider interior space and longer wheelbase compared to its previous edition. For larger luggage room, the vehicle has full-folding second row seats and 60:40 split-folding rear seats. It is also equipped with a covering shelf for the cargo.

On the inside, the Rio is equipped with a supervision cluster where the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and rheostat are clearly displayed. The trip meter can be found on the 3.5-inch LCD multi-function display.

Kia Rio technology

An audio remote control is embossed on the vehicle’s three-spoke polyurethane steering wheel to easily manage the audio system. Another steering feature is the telescopic and tilt steering column which can be adjusted for a comfortable position while driving.

The Rio is also loaded with other modern interior features which include auxiliary and USB connections, a manual air-conditioning system, sunvisor illumination lamps, adjustable seatbelt anchor, front and rear door bottle holders, and a rear USB charging port.

To provide convenience to its drivers, the Rio is equipped with an auto defog system that instantly clears the windshield every time it detects mist. The top variant also comes with a smart key with easy keyless entry. The vehicle is also consisted of driver assistance features such as a rear-camera display and a parking distance warning.

As for the performance, the Rio is powered by a 1.4-liter inline-four cylinder petrol, Kappa dual CVVT engine that produces a maximum output of 100ps at 6,000 rpm and 133Nm at 4,000 rpm, which is matched to a four-speed automatic transmission which can be shifted to a manual mode.

Adding to the Rio’s first-class features is the antilock braking system (ABS) which can assist the driver in wet and slippery road situations. Aside from this, this vehicle is also equipped with airbags for the protection of the driver and the front passenger.

Just like the other Kia models, every purchase of the Rio Hatchback comes with a five-year warranty.

To know more about the Kia Rio Hatchback, here are its full features and specifications.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Kia Rio Hatchback 1.4 LX AT

Kia Rio Hatchback 1.4 EX AT

Length x Width x Height (mm)

4,065 x 1,725 x 1,450

4,065 x 1,725 x 1,450

Wheelbase (mm)

2,580

2,580

Minimum Ground Clearance (mm)

150

150

Minimum Turning Radius (m)

5.1

5.1

Fuel Tank Capacity (liters)

45

45

Curb Weight (kg)

1,158

1,158

Engine

1.4-Liter Inline-Four Cylinder Petrol, Kappa Dual CVVT

1.4-Liter Inline-Four Cylinder Petrol, Kappa Dual CVVT

Displacement (cc)

1,368

1,368

Maximum Output (ps/rpm)

100/6,000

100/6,000

Maximum Torque (Nm/rpm)

133/4,000

133/4,000

Transmission

Four-speed Automatic with Manual Mode

Four-speed Automatic with Manual Mode

Steering

Motor Driven Power Steering

Motor Driven Power Steering

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Brakes

Front: Disc

Rear: Drum

Front: Disc

Rear: Drum

Suspension

Front: McPherson Strut + H-type Sub-frame

Rear: Tubular Coupled Torsion Beam Axle

Front: McPherson Strut + H-type Sub-frame

Rear: Tubular Coupled Torsion Beam Axle

Wheel Type

15-inch Alloy

16-inch Alloy

Tire Size

185/65/R15

195/55/R16

Spare Tire

Temporary Steel

Temporary Steel

Headlamps

Multi-reflector Halogen with Auto Light Control

Projector-type Halogen with Static Bending, Manual Leveling and Auto Light Control

Position Lamps

With

LED

Front Fog Lamps

With

With

Front and Rear Bumpers

Body Color with Black Moulding

Body Color with Black Moulding

Exterior Rear View Mirrors

Body Color with Power Adjustment

Body Color with Power Adjustment, Power Folding and Heat Function

Turn Signal Indicators

Without

Exterior Rear View Mirror-mounted

Antenna

Short Pole

Short Pole

Front Windshield Wipers

Intermittent

Intermittent

Radiator Grille

Black and Silver

Black and Chrome

Outside Door Handles

Body Color

Body Color

Rear Window Defogger

With

With

Rear Spoiler

With

With

High Mount Stop Lamp

Integrated in Rear Spoiler

Integrated in Rear Spoiler

Rear Combination Lamp

With

With

Speedometer

With

With

Tachometer

With

With

Fuel Gauge

With

With

Rheostat

With

With

Trip Meter

Integrated in Multi-function Display

Integrated in Multi-function Display

Multi-function Display

3.5-inch LCD

3.5-inch LCD

Driver/Passenger Sunvisors

With Vanity Mirror and Illumination

With Vanity Mirror and Illumination

Interior Rear View Mirror

Day and Night

Day and Night

Overhead Console Lamp

With

With

Room Lamp

Second Row

Second Row

Dashboard Trim

Gray

Gray

Steering Wheel Type

Three-spoke Polyurethane

Three-spoke Polyurethane

Steering Wheel Column

Manual Tilt and Telescopic

Manual Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Wheel Controls

Steering Wheel Mounted Audio and Hands-free Phone Controls

Steering Wheel Mounted Audio and Hands-free Phone Controls

Gear Shift Knob

Polyurethane

Polyurethane

Power Windows

Auto Down for Driver Side

Auto Down for Driver Side

Power Door Locks

Central Door Lock

Central Door Lock

Remote Keyless Entry

With

Smart Entry

Push Button Start

Without

With

Glove Box

With

With

Console Box

With

With

Power Outlet

At Front Console

At Front Console

USB Charger

At Front Console

At Front Console

Cupholders

Two at Front

Two at Front

Bottle Holders

Four at Doors

Four at Doors

Seat Material

Cloth

Cloth

Front Seats

Driver and Passenger: Recline and Slide

Driver: Height Adjust, Recline and Slide

Passenger: Recline and Slide

Seat Back Pocket

Front Passenger Seat

Front Passenger Seat

Rear

60:40 Folding

60:40 Folding

Seating Capacity

5

5

Airconditioning

With

With

Luggage Compartment Lamp

With

With

Luggage Cover

With

With

Luggage Capacity (VDA, L)

325

325

Audio System

Seven-inch Touchscreen; AM/FM Radio, MP3 with USB and Aux-in ports

Seven-inch Touchscreen; AM/FM Radio, MP3 with USB and Aux-in ports

Connectivity

Bluetooth, Apple Carplay and Android Auto with Voice Control

Bluetooth, Apple Carplay and Android Auto with Voice Control

Speakers

4 + 2 Tweeters

4 + 2 Tweeters

Rear-camera Display

With Static Guidelines

With Static Guidelines

Parking Distance Warning

Rear

Rear

Front Airbags

Driver and Front Passenger

Driver and Front Passenger

Anti-lock Brake System

With

With

Anti-theft System

Immobilizer

Immobilizer

Seatbelt

Front: Three Point with Pretensioner x2

Rear: Three Point x 2; Two Point x 1

Front: Three Point with Pretensioner x2

Rear: Three Point x 2; Two Point x 1

Child Anchor

Upper and Lower (Rear)

Upper and Lower (Rear)

Child Lock

Rear Doors

Rear Doors

Available Colors

Clear White, Platinum Graphite, and Smoke Blue

Clear White, Platinum Graphite, and Signal Red

Price

P920,000

P985,000

Hazel Nicole Carreon

Hazel Nicole Carreon

Hazel is a news and feature writer for ZigWheels Philippines. She studied communication at De La Salle Lipa, where she was exposed to writing about various topics, which later has become her passion and now her career.

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