Jerry Robbin

2018 Kia Rio 5-Door Ex

What’s New

Even though 2018 Kia Rio is classed as a subcompact it has the heart and sole of a larger vehicle. The Rio is simple yet sophisticated on the outside, but has an all-new look that is stylish and recognizable.

 

Safety Features

• Dual Front Advanced Airbags
• Dual Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Full-Length Side Curtain Airbags
• 3-Point Seat Belts for All Seating Positions
• Front Seat-Belt Pretensioners
• Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
• Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Side-Impact Door Beams
• Front and Rear Crumple Zones
• Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
• Rear Child-Safety Door Locks

Driving Impression

The ride in the Rio EX is firm, but never felt jarring on any road condition. The Rio took on any bump without any major body roll.

Acceleration was acceptable at 0-60 in a respectable 8.5 seconds, which is pretty good for a car this small. The motor for 2018 was tweaked it and made the Rio faster.

The Rio has good brakes with excellent feel and progression. Steering is responsive, and you have a good feel for the road.

Handling was great around and any turn steering was response

Under the Hood

1.6-liter naturally-aspirated engine is acceptable and can propel the Rio on the highway or in City.

The Rio has excellent fuel economy 28.3 mpg in combined driving.

Engine	4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter
Horsepower	130 @ 6300 RPM
Torque	119 @ 4850 RPM

 

Inside

The interior has an upscale feel highlighted with red accented leather seats and dash.

The Rio 5-Door is roomy and comfortable!

The Front Seats have enough room for six-footers with the right amount of cushioning, width, and bolstering.

The rear Seats are a little tight and adults will feel a tad cramped.

The interior quality is very good, and there were no rattles or squeaks.

The visibility is good, and the angle of the front hood enable you to place the car where you want it to go. Climate system is overall was pretty good and the controls are easy to access.

There is plenty of Storage Space in front of the shifter for keys and phone.

There is plenty of cargo room 17 cubic feet with the rear seat in place and 33 with the seat folded. The 60/40 split folding rear seat doesn’t fold totally flat,

Outside

The outside of the 2018 Kia Rio EX 5-Door is highlighted with a tiger-nose grille and gloss black plastic. Also, there are small round fog lights which highlight the Rio.

The rear has black plastic which gives the Rio 5 a taller look from the back rather than making it look shorter and wider.

Summary

If you are in the market for a small 5 door sedan then go to your local Kia dealer for a test drive today.

Specifications

Head Room: Front	38.9 inches
Head Room: Rear	38.0 inches
Leg Room: Front	42.1 inches
Leg Room: Rear	33.5 inches
Shoulder Room: Front	54.1 inches
Shoulder Room: Rear	53.3 inches
EPA Passenger	90.5 cu.ft.
EPA Trunk or Cargo	17.4 cu.ft.