2012 Kia Rio LX specs & colors

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2012 Kia Rio LX

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Specifications

EPA Classification Compact
Spare Wheel Material Not Available
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size 15 x 5.5 in
Spare Wheel Size Not Available in
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Size 15 x 5.5 in
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 540
Displacement 1.6L/97
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 123 @ 4850
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 138 @ 6300
Cruising Range - City 330.60 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 37 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 29 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 421.80 mi
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 32 MPG
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.89
Trans Description Cont. Again Not Available
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.76
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.28
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.70
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.83
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.03
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.04
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.77
Trans Description Cont. Manual
Trans Type 6
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Torsion Beam
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.9 in
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.3 x 0.4 in
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Brake Type Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 11.4 gal
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Steering Type Electric Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 33.5 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.5
Spare Tire Size Not Available
Front Tire Size P185/65R15
Rear Tire Size P185/65R15
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight 2403 lbs
Liftover Height N/A in
Passenger Volume 88.4 ft³
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Head Room 40.0 in
Second Head Room 37.6 in
Min Ground Clearance 5.5 in
Length, Overall 171.9 in
Front Leg Room 43.8 in
Front Hip Room 52.1 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 67.7 in
Trunk Volume 13.7 ft³
Second Leg Room 31.1 in
Height, Overall 57.3 in
Track Width, Rear 60.0 in
Track Width, Front 59.9 in
Wheelbase 101.2 in
Front Shoulder Room 53.1 in
Second Shoulder Room 52.1 in
Second Hip Room 51.2 in
Driver & front passenger advanced airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor Standard
Hill assist control (HAC) Standard
1.6L DOHC GDI dual CVVT 16-valve I4 engine -inc: variable intake system (VIS), aluminum block & head, engine cover Standard
Black grille w/matching surround Standard
Cargo area lamp Standard
Locking fuel filler door Standard
Front bucket seats -inc: slide/recline, adjustable headrests, 6-way driver seat adjustment w/height adjust Standard
36 amp-hour battery w/battery saver Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
4-spoke tilt steering wheel w/audio controls Standard
Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist function Standard
Manual door locks Standard
(2) 12V front pwr outlets Standard
Glove box w/illumination Standard
Front seat-mounted side airbags Standard
Body-color bumpers w/lip Standard
60/40 split-folding rear bench seat -inc: adjustable outboard headrests Standard
Luggage hook Standard
Coupled torsion beam axle rear suspension Standard
Electric pwr steering Standard
Dome lamp w/delay-out Standard
Smart alternator w/alternator management system (AMS) Standard
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: (4) speakers, auxiliary input jack, USB port, micro roof antenna Standard
2.5-MPH bumpers Standard
SIRIUS satellite radio Standard
Instrumentation -inc: segment trip computer, LCD odometer & trip meter, tachometer, shift indicator, external temp display, trip distance, distance to empty, average mpg, instant mpg, digital clock Standard
15" x 5.5" steel wheels w/covers Standard
Front/rear side curtain airbags Standard
6-speed manual transmission -inc: hydraulic clutch w/clutch lock Standard
Vehicle stability management (VSM) Standard
Woven cloth seat trim Standard
Dual visors w/covered vanity mirrors Standard
Remote trunk release Standard
Manual air conditioning -inc: rear heat ducts, 4-speed heater fan Standard
2-lens multi-reflector headlights -inc: black trim bezels Standard
P185/65R15 low rolling resistance radial tires Standard
Front/rear crumple zones Standard
MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bar Standard
Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) Standard
Front seatback pockets Standard
Hood insulation Standard
3-point seat belts for all seating positions -inc: front height adjustment, front pretensioners, front load limiters, rear emergency locking retractors (ELR) Standard
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Standard
(3) assist grips -inc: front passenger, dual rear, coat hook Standard
Rear window defroster w/timer Standard
Front/rear door map pockets w/bottle holders Standard
Rear lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) Standard
Tire mobility kit Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Standard
Rear child safety door locks Standard
Monotube gas shock absorbers w/coil springs Standard
Manual windows Standard
Body-color door handles Standard
Front vented/solid rear disc brakes Standard
Indicators -inc: door ajar, trunk open, fuel cap open, belt reminder Standard
Body-color heated pwr mirrors Standard
Internal emergency trunk release Standard
Electronic stability control (ESC) Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Side-impact door beams Standard

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