2021 Kia Rio Review

2021 Kia Rio: A Peppy Performance

The 2021 Rio offers a powertrain capable of commuting and cross-country driving. Under the hood, the Kia Rio offers a respectable 1.6L 4-cylinder engine. With 120 horsepower and 112 lb-ft of torque on tap, you can enjoy a reliable and surprisingly peppy ride from the Rio.

The Rio has always been known for its athletic handling, and that’s part of what makes the Kia sedan worthwhile. Make your way easily around corners and soak up most bumps on the road. Front-wheel drive is standard on the Rio, and MPG gas mileage figures will continue to stand out when you drive this model.

Interior Features and Dimensions

The Kia Rio, as already stated, is available as both a sedan and a hatchback. Because of this, the cabin space in both versions will vary for both passengers and cargo capacity. Let’s take a look at the differences between the two.

The two versions carry a surprisingly spacious 33.5 inches of rear legroom, although the real difference lies in cargo space. The Kia sedan offers 13.7 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk, while the 5-door hatchback has 17.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats.

A 60/40 split-folding rear seat, available in the 4-door model and standard in the 5-door, will increase the versatility of your Kia vehicle. Bring more gear along for your adventure!

2021 Rio: Kia DRIVE WiSE Technology

With driver-assistive features, the 2021 Rio will help you respond to adverse situations on the streets. Available Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, for instance, can warn you when you get too close to the model ahead of you and need to slow down to avoid a collision.

Many other safety systems are standard in the Kia Rio. Hill Start Assist Control will help you accelerate when you are stopped on a hill. It keeps your ride in place as you switch from the brake pedal to the accelerator, so you experience a more controlled climb.

Also of note is the model’s extensive airbag system. Standard full-length side curtain airbags may help protect the heads of your outboard passengers in the event of a rollover or other collision.


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