Value reigns
supreme in the subcompact class, but that doesn't mean you need to settle for a
car with bland character. The 2020 Kia Rio is priced reasonably but also comes
with a load of features and a sporty style.
Kia Rio models
2020 Kia Rio
is a subcompact car available either as a sedan or a hatchback (Kia calls it
the 5-Door). The sedan comes in three trim levels;
- 2020 Kia Rio LX sedan: $16,675
- 2020 Kia Rio S sedan: $17,315
- 2020 Kia Rio S hatchback: $17,615
While the
hatchback is only sold in S trim.
The LX is
equipped by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine (120 horsepower, 112 lb-ft of
torque) and a continuously variable automatic transmission that drives the
front wheels. Standard features include heated side mirrors, air conditioning,
a height-adjustable driver's seat, a 7-inch touchscreen, rearview camera, Apple
CarPlay, and Android Auto, Bluetooth, a USB port, and a six-speaker sound
system.
The 2020
Kia Rio S adds a remote keyless entry with a trunk opener, a
60/40-split-folding rear seats with adjustable headrests, a center console with
a sliding armrest, cruise control, and an additional USB port for rear
passengers.
An optional
Technology package that's only available for the S trim adds LED headlights, forward
collision warning, and emergency braking, Kia's UVO eServices communications,
an upgraded driver information display, and satellite radio.
The amount of
hundred dollars that separates the base Rio LX from the S model is worth the
price. It latter adds a center armrest, cruise control, split-folding back seat
with adjustable headrests, keyless entry, and rear USB outlet.
The S also
has viable options which include;
- Automated emergency braking with forward-collision warning.
- LED headlights,
- SiriusXM satellite radio.
Performance: On the Road
The Kia Rio
is equipped by making 130 hp via 1.6L direct-injection 4-cylinder. Power is
transported to the front wheels via a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic.
The manual
transmission is conventional on the base LX model, while the auto generally
comes on all other trim levels. Fuel economy is outstanding for a non-hybrid
car like this with a highway mileage of 32 mpg (combined city) for either
transmission, with 37 mpg supposedly attainable on the highway.
Forward
Collision Warning-Warns you if a front collision is imminent. Available only on
the S trim level.
Rearview
Camera-Helps the driver navigate into tight parking spots and avoid collisions
when backing out of spots in crowded parking lots.
Automatic
Emergency Braking-When the system is paired with forward collision warning, it
can automatically engage the brakes if the driver doesn't react in time.
As mentioned,
the 2020 Kia Rio has many common and optional features and specs on the S trim.
The Kia Rio LX has various other amenities to offer you.
Let's check
out some of the key elements of this vehicle that are standard on the LX and S
trim levels. Let's get started.
- 1.6-liter engine
- 7-inch touchscreen display
- 120 horsepower, 112 pound-feet of torque
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Six Speakers with Front Tweeters
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Interior, Cargo, And Comfort
Simplicity is
another name of the game inside the Rio, and that's not a slight. It offers a
clean, simple-to-use dashboard with audio controls and climate.
Though there
is plenty of hard plastic, but it's nicely textured, and the overall interior
appearance is sophisticated and mature for a subcompact for the 2020 Kia Rio
segment
Talking about
the Space in the Kia's front seats it is quite copious.
We hope
we have been a help for you in finding everything you were looking for to seize
the all-new 2020 Kia Rio in your parking lot.
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