KIA Rio · 1.5 RS · Hatchback · 2000 ‐ 2003

KIA launched manufacture from 2000 of cars type Rio, modification 1.5 RS and finished it in 2003. This vehicle has five doors, the body is in the form a hatchback, weight 1 tons and length 4.2 meters, that can seat 5 men in sum.

«Rio 1.5 RS» auto with a 5-speed manual gearbox is fitted to the front wheels. 4-cylinders petrol engine with «multipoint injection system» can generate power 96 hp at 5800 rmp, which allows you to speed up the vehicle in 0 seconds to 100 km/h and reach max speed of 178 km/h.

The forward wheels of this car have ventilated disks brakes and attached to the chassis using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Rearward wheels have drums brakes and attached to the body chassis with help of suspension «Rigid, coil springs». Tires have the next size - 175/70R13.

KIA Rio is not tested for Euro NCAP crash test. This car has passive safety systems (driver airbags), and there is no dynamic safety.