The South Korean people from Kia decided to release the official pricing for the new Rio sedan, a model which will go on sale together with the five-door hatchback version. If Kia priced the hatchback model from $14,350, the sedan version is a little bit cheaper as it comes with a starting price of $14,150, including the $750 destination and handling fee.
Kia offers a single engine choice for the new Rio sedan, namely a 1.6-liter GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) engine able to deliver 138 horsepower and coupled to a six-speed manual transmission. There is also an optional automatic transmission which is a little more expensive, namely starting from $15,250.
The model is available in three different trim levels starting from the base LX model to EX and SX. According to the manufacturer, the new Kia Rio sedan comes with a city fuel economy of 30mpg and 40mpg highway.
If you are not content with the standard equipment which includes electric power steering, MP3 and USB compatibility, air conditioning and SiriusXM radio, you can opt for the top-of-the-range Rio SX, a model priced from $18,250 which gets a leather steering wheel, rear camera display, new metal pedals and more.
