The 2017 Kia Rio is a petite subcompact car that drives more like an upscale sports car, and is available as either a sedan or a hatchback. This class is great if you're looking for a simple commuter vehicle, and the Rio is one of the most powerful and spacious in the segment. This review from the team at Fred Beans Kia of Mechanicsburg will explain all the 2017 Kia Rio's features, so you can decide whether it would be a good fit for your drives around Mechanicsburg and Harrisburg. When you are ready to take a test drive, feel free to reach out to our team!
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Kia Rio Performance
The Kia Rio is equipped with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that offers 138 horsepower, making it one of the more powerful cars in the subcompact class. The 2017 Rio can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 9.4 seconds, which is speedier than average for the class. The Rio achieves an EPA-estimated 27 city/36 highway miles per gallon, and has a front-wheel drivetrain. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission is available.
Interior Features
The interior of the Kia Rio features simple controls that are easy to use, as well as being equipped with high-quality, soft materials throughout the cabin. A tilt steering wheel and height-adjustable steering wheel are standard for optimal driver comfort, and leather-trimmed seats are available.
The Rio sedan has 13.7 cubic feet of space in the trunk, while the hatchback offers 15 cubic feet of cargo space behind the back seats. When the hatchback's back seats are folded flat, that space expands to a total of 49.8 cubic feet. Front headroom measures 40 inches, and front legroom is 43.8 inches. In the back seat, you'll find 37.6 inches of headroom, and 31.1 inches of legroom, which is roomy for a subcompact car.
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A four-speaker audio system is standard as well at a USB port and satellite radio, so you can access all of your favorite tunes on your commute. The Kia UVO entertainment system is available, as well as an eServices package that includes emergency assistance and traffic information. A rearview camera is also available.
Rio Standard Safety
The 2017 Kia Rio is equipped with standard passive safety features that are designed to protect you and your passengers from harm in the event of a collision. The Rio is equipped with a suite of airbags, including a driver air bag, passenger air bag, side head air bag, rear air bag, rear head air bag, side air bags, and rear body air bag. These are designed to deploy in the event of a crash, cradling your body to reduce the risk and severity of injury. The car is also equipped with an anti-lock braking system, as well as electronic stability control and daytime running lights, so you'll always be visible to other drivers.
Test Drive Your Kia Rio
Think the 2017 Kia Rio could be the perfect petite commuter car for your drives around Mechanicsburg and Harrisburg? Contact the team at Fred Beans Kia of Mechanicsburg to schedule a test drive, and we'll get you behind the wheel of a Rio.
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