2012 Kia Rio review
Kia Rio highlights
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(not yet rated)
Mileage (EPA estimate)
28 city, 36 highway, 31 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Kia Rio?
- The Rio is available in a new trim called the EX.
- The Base trim has been discontinued for 2012.
- Rio trims have been upgraded with Power Seat(s), Traction Control, and Rear View Camera as standard equipment this year.
- Front Seat Heaters, Leather Seats, Smart Key, Sunroof(s), and Navigation System features are now available as options on select trims.
- The LX trim now comes with Power Mirrors and Manual Transmission as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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RepairPal gave the Kia Rio an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Rio 10th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Kia RioKia Rio features and specs
LX 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Power Seat(s)
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.6L
Horsepower
138
Torque (ft-lbs)
123
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
11.4
Wheelbase
101.2"
Overall length
171.9"
Width
67.7"
Height
57.3"
Leg room
F 43.8"/R 31.1"
Head room
F 40"/R 37.6"
Front tires
P185/65R15
Rear tires
P185/65R15
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Manual 6
2012 Kia Rio FAQ
The 2012 Kia Rio is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LX : 29 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
- SX : 28 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- EX : 28 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
The Kia Rio received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Kia Rio as 9 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
The 2012 Kia Rio has received an average 4.3 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Kia Rio, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Kia Rio Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2012 Kia Rio:
- EX
- Power Seat(s)
- Traction Control
- Rear View Camera
- Front Seat Heaters
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