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KIA RIO Hatchback 1.2 DPi 1 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1197
Trim	1
Price	£16,180
Engine Power - BHP	83
Acceleration	12.7
Top Speed	108 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	120
Length	4065 mm
Width	1725 mm
Height	1450 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	325 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1143 kg

Driver Convenience

3.8" monochrome audio display
Digital clock
Electric power steering
Emergency call service
Emergency stop signalling system
Gear selection indicator
Outside temperature display
Tachometer
Tailgate
Trip computer
Windscreen washer level indicator

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Intelligent Stop and Go

Entertainment

4 speakers
Bluetooth connectivity including audio streaming
DAB Digital radio
Front USB port for media connection
Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Aeroblade-type front wipers
Automatic lighting control
Black grille with silver surround
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body coloured door mirrors
Daytime running lights
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Front electric windows with driver's auto up/down function
Headlamp levelling
Heated rear window
Multi reflector headlights
Rain sensor
Rear fog lamp
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Speed variable front wipers
Tinted glass
Welcome and follow-me home light functionality

Interior Features

3 passenger assist grips
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split/folding 2nd row of seats
Air conditioning
All round height adjustable headrests
Dash illumination dimmer switch
Driver's seat height adjuster
Driver/passenger sunvisors and illuminated vanity mirrors
Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder
Front passenger seatback pockets
Front USB charger port and 12V socket
ISOFIX top tethers and lower anchor points
Load area light
Luggage area parcel shelf
Luggage hooks
Overhead console with sunglasses holder
Silver interior door handles
Single front passenger seat
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
Woven cloth upholstery

Packs

Advanced driving assistance pack - Rio

Passive Safety

3-point front seatbelts
3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist System (BAS)
Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact
Cornering brake control (CBC) and Straight line stability (SLS)
Electronic stability control (ESC) and vehicle stability management (VSM)
Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
Height adjustable front seatbelt anchors
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Rear child proof door locks
Seatbelt warning
Traction control
Twin curtain airbags
Twin front airbags
Twin front side airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti theft alarm
Deadlocking system
Engine immobiliser
Remote central door and tailgate locking with fold-away key
Speed sensitive auto door locking
Visible vehicle identification number

Trim

Silver fascia trim

Wheels

15" steel wheels with full wheel covers
Tyre mobility system

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.327
HC	0.038
Noise Level dB(A)	70
NOx	0.014
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	120

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1197
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	49.6
WLTP - MPG - High	62.8
WLTP - MPG - Low	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	56.5

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	4E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	5
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	3
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	62
NCAP Safety Assist %	25
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	12.7
Engine Power - BHP	83
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	122
Engine Torque - RPM	4000
Top Speed	108 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	185/65 R15
Tyre Size Rear	185/65 R15
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	15" STEEL

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1450 mm
Length	4065 mm
Wheelbase	2580 mm
Width	1725 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1993 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	1570 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1103 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	325 l
Max. Loading Weight	427 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	910
Minimum Kerbweight	1143 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.2 m

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KIA RIO Hatchback 1.2 DPi 1 5dr

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Packs

Passive Safety

Security

Trim

Wheels

Technical

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Fuel Consumption - ICE

General

Performance

Test Cycles

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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