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2012 Kia Rio SX specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn Man LX
$13,400
4dr Sdn Auto LX
$14,500
4dr Sdn Auto EX
$16,300
4dr Sdn Auto SX
$17,500
$17,500
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Kia Rio SX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Black

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
138 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Pwr
Brake Type
11.0 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 x 0.4 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

1.6L/97
Displacement
Gas I4
Engine Type
123 @ 4850
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
138 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
6.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Optional
Bluetooth®

Measurements

60 in
Track Width, Rear
38 in
Second Head Room
52 in
Second Shoulder Room
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
52 in
Front Hip Room
60 in
Track Width, Front
31 in
Second Leg Room
172 in
Length, Overall
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
40 in
Front Head Room
51 in
Second Hip Room
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
101 in
Wheelbase
44 in
Front Leg Room
57 in
Height, Overall
88 ft³
Passenger Volume
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Liftover Height

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Optional
Backup Camera

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Electric Pwr
Steering Type
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Suspension

MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

P205/45R17
Rear Tire Size
Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Not Available
Spare Tire Size
P205/45R17
Front Tire Size
17 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
17 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,403 lbs
Base Curb Weight

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