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    2012 Kia Rio S Pricing and Spec

    From

    $8,400

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2012 Rio Kia S is a front-wheel drive five-door hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 245th September 2012 classified as a UB MY13. The Kia Rio is regarded as a 5d hatchback built in Korea with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $8,400.

    The Kia Rio is a front-wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.4L INLINE 4 engine that has 79 kW of power (at 6300 rpm) and 135 Nm of torque (at 4200 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic. Kia claims the Rio S uses 6.3L/100km of Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 150g of CO2. It has a 43L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 683km per full tank.

    The Kia Rio measures 1455mm (57.3 inches) in height, 4045mm (159.3 inches) in length, 1720mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2570mm (101.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1170kg (2579.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Rio S comes standard with 185/65 R15 front tyres and 185/65 R15 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimitedkm warranty.

    The 2012 Kia Rio S has a 140mm ground clearance with a 850kg braked and 450kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 4.375.

    The Kia Rio has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the On Floor in Boot Compartment and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to KNADL512MB5123456.

    Best For
    City driving
    Warranty
    5Years
    or
    unlimited km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Fuel Efficiency
    43 L683 km
    5D HATCHBACK
    petrol
    1.4L
    FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
    4 AT
    5
    5

    Dimensions

    1455mm
    1720mm
    4045mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeMULTI POINT F/INJ
    Size (cc)1396
    Size (L)1.4L
    InductionINLINE 4
    CamshaftVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder16
    Power79kW
    Power RPM6300
    Torque135Nm
    Torque RPM4200
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio10.5

    Transmission4 SP AUTOMATIC
    Final Gear Ratio4.375
    Suspension Front-
    Suspension Rear-
    Steering MechanismRACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED
    DriveFRONT WHEEL DRIVE

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)6.3
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)0
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)0
    Tank Size (L)43
    Fuel TypeUNLEADED PETROL
    e10 Compatibleunknown
    CO2 Combined150
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC
    Tyre Front185/65 R15
    Tyre Rear185/65 R15
    Front Rim Size5.5x15
    Rear Rim Size5.5x15

    Vehicle Height (mm)1455
    Vehicle Length (mm)4045
    Vehicle Width (mm)1720
    Ground Clearance (mm)140
    Wheelbase (mm)2570
    Turning Circle (m)10.5
    Unladen Weight (kg)1170
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)0
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)1600
    Track Front-
    Track Rear-
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)850
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)450

    Compliance Plate LocationLower Pass Side Centre Pillar
    Country Of OriginKOREA
    Number of Doors5
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs15
    Service Interval Months12
    VIN LocationOn Floor in Boot Compartment
    VIN NumberKNADL512MB5123456
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months60
    Discontinued Date2013-06-30

    ANCAP Rating5
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-