2013 Kia Rio

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The 2013 Kia Rio is a subcompact car available in sedan and hatchback body styles. It was redesigned for the 2012 model year and received minor updates for 2013. The Rio is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 138 horsepower. It is paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission. The Rio's interior is spacious and comfortable, with plenty of room for passengers and cargo. The hatchback model offers even more cargo space than the sedan. The Rio comes standard with a variety of features, including air conditioning, power windows, and a CD player. Higher trims add features such as alloy wheels, a sunroof, and a navigation system. The Rio is a fuel-efficient car, with an EPA-estimated 29 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway. It is also a safe car, with a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The price of the 2013 Rio starts at $18,700 and goes up to $18,700 depending on the trim and options.

Rio 4dr Sdn Man LX $14,400

Rio 5dr HB Man LX $14,600

Rio 4dr Sdn Auto LX $15,500

Rio 5dr HB Auto LX $15,700

Rio 4dr Sdn Auto EX $17,300

Rio 5dr HB Auto EX $17,500

Rio 4dr Sdn Auto SX $18,500

Rio 5dr HB Man SX $18,700

Rio 5dr HB Auto SX $18,700

Power

The 2013 Kia Rio features a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 138 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. The Rio's engine provides adequate power for city driving and highway cruising, although it can feel strained when climbing hills or overtaking other vehicles. The manual transmission offers precise shifts and a sporty feel, while the automatic transmission is smooth and efficient. In terms of performance, the Rio accelerates from 0-60 mph in 9.8 seconds with the manual transmission and 10.5 seconds with the automatic transmission. Top speed is electronically limited to 115 mph. Fuel economy is rated at 29 mpg city and 40 mpg highway with the manual transmission, and 27 mpg city and 37 mpg highway with the automatic transmission.

Interior Comfort and Cargo

The 2013 Kia Rio offers a surprisingly spacious interior for a subcompact car. Front seats are comfortable, even on long drives, and the rear seats provide adequate legroom for two adults. The cabin design is simple but functional, with easy-to-use controls and a user-friendly infotainment system. Interior materials are mostly hard plastics, but they are durable and well-assembled. The Rio's cargo capacity is also impressive for its size. The hatchback model offers 15 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, which is expandable to 49 cubic feet with the seats folded down. The sedan model offers 13.7 cubic feet of trunk space, which is also expandable with the rear seats folded down.

Infotainment Safety Warranty

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

* Standard features include anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and traction control.

* Available features include a rearview camera, blind spot monitoring, and lane departure warning.

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

* Basic warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles

* Powertrain warranty: 10 years/100,000 miles

* Anti-perforation warranty: 5 years/100,000 miles

* No complimentary scheduled maintenance coverage.

Infotainment and Connectivity

* Standard features include a USB port and an auxiliary input jack.

* Available features include a 4.3-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth connectivity, and a six-speaker audio system.

2013 Kia Rio

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