BY MALCOLM LIVERMORE | 12th Apr 2001


No split-fold or load-through facility is available in the sedan No lumbar support is provided Kia-badged Philips RC600 radio and single in-dash CD player Six speaker system - two each in the doors, parcel shelf and A-pillar You must declutch to start the engine Air-conditioning is standard Hinges intrude into the 261 litre luggage area Rio is 60 per cent stiffer than Festiva New body is available as four or five-door only Depowered airbags reduce the risk of injury Central locking is standard The 1.5 litre DOHC engine produces 73.5kW and 135Nm Fuel consumption is claimed at 6.2 litres/100km Front suspension uses MacPherson struts and an anti-roll bar Rear suspension consists of a torsion beam axle with an anti-roll bar Five-speed manual is standard, four-speed auto is an extra-cost option No ABS available Ventilated discs at the front, drums at the rear Hydraulically power-assisted rack and pinion system Steering column is not tilt adjustable Turning circle is 9.5m
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