 
2009 Kia Rio
The 2009
Kia Rio is a 5-passenger family sedan great for basic
transportation and very reliable for city driving. Its closest competitors include the Chevrolet Aveo, the Saturn L-Series Wagon, and the Volkswagen Jetta Wagon. The affordable 2009 and 2009 Kia Rio is a great buy at today's prices. The 2009 Kia Rio is a fun sedan with superior performance to boot. It looks great in any driving conditions. It excels at providing good transportation at a reasonable cost. It's smooth, reasonably refined and comfortable. Its price makes it attractive, especially considering the long warranty, the roadside assistance plan, and all the standard features.
Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 1.6-liter, I4, 104-horsepower engine that achieves 26-mpg in the city and 33-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 2009 Rio is a carryover from 2003. It has the distinction of being the lowest-priced sedan sold in the United States. It is powered by a 1.6-liter, inline four-cylinder engine that generates 104 horsepower and 104 pound-feet of torque. 2009 Kia Rio is rated for 26 mpg city/33 highway with a manual gearbox and 25/32 with an automatic. On the inside, Kia Rio feels comfort in its simple layout and thoughtful features. Controls are generally large and easy to find, and the front seats are relatively comfortable. The rear seat feels like a park bench but offers more hip- and shoulder room than other subcompacts' backseats. Its safety features includes antilock brakes.
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