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2012 Kia Rio EX 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
$16,300
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Kia Rio EX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Black
Beige

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Entertainment

Optional
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Rear Wheel Material
15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Not Available
Spare Tire Size
P185/65R15
Rear Tire Size
Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
P185/65R15
Front Tire Size
15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

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

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