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2001 Kia Rio 4dr Sdn Auto

Retail Price	$9770.00
Dealer Invoice	$9000.00
Destination Charge	$495.00

CAPACITIES AND DIMENSIONS
Passenger Capacity:	5
Passenger Volume (cu ft):	88.3
Base Curb Weight (lb):	2297
EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG):	25
Hwy EPA Fuel Economy Estimate (MPG):	30
Dead Weight Hitch (lb):	- TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch-Max. Tongue Load:	- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch (lb):
Wt. Distributing Hitch-Max. Tongue Load:
Type of Engine:	Gas I4
Displacement:	1.5L/91.1
Fuel System:	MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower:	96 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque (lb ft):	98 @ 4500
Number of Forward Gears:	4
Transmission Type Description Line 1:	Automatic w/OD
Transmission Type Description Line 2:	Electronic
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):	3.74
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0ø F:	- TBD -
Maximum Capacity (amps):	80
Total System Capacity (qts):	6.3
Rear suspension type line 1:	Semi-Indep
Front suspension type line 2:	MacPherson Strut
Rear suspension type line 2:	Torsion Beam
Shock Absorber Diameter (mm):	- TBD -
Rear shock absorber diameter (mm):	- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter (in):	- TBD -
Rear stabilizer bar diameter (in):	- TBD -
Rear tire size:	P175/70R13
Spare tire size:	- TBD -
Rear wheel size (in):	13 x 5.0
Spare wheel size (in):	- TBD -
Rear wheel type:	Steel
Spare wheel type:	Steel
Lock to Lock Turns:	3.9
Curb to Curb:	30.8
Wall to Wall:	- TBD -
ABS System:
Disc:	Yes
Rear disc brake (Yes/No):
Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):	9.37 x - TBD -
Rear disc brake rotor diameter x thickness (in):
Drum:	Yes
Drum Diam x Width (in):	7.87 x - TBD -
Capacity, Approx (gal):	11.9
Head Room (in):	39.4
Leg Room (in):	42.8
Shoulder Room (in):	53.0
Hip Room (in):	51.6
Second seat head room (in):	37.6
Second seat leg room (in):	32.7
Second seat shoulder room (in):	53.2
Second seat hip room (in):	53.2
Wheelbase (in):	94.9
Length, Overall (in):	165.9
Height, Overall (in):	56.7
Tread Width (in), Front:	56.4
Rear:	57.1
Min Ground Clearance (in):	6.0
Liftover Height (in):	- TBD -
Trunk Volume (cu ft):	- TBD -

STANDARD FEATURES

MECHANICAL:

1.5L DOHC MPFI 4-valve inline 4-cyl engine
11.9 gallon fuel tank
13" steel wheels
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD
Front stabilizer bar
Front wheel drive
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs
Lock-up torque converter
Manual rack & pinion steering
P175/70R13 SBR tires
Pwr front vented disc/rear drum brakes
Semi-independent rear suspension w/coil springs, torsion beam

EXTERIOR:

3-speed fixed intermittent windshield wipers
Body-color door handles
Dual manual mirrors
Front/rear body-color bumpers
Multi-reflector clear lens halogen headlights
Tinted glass

INTERIOR:

(2) cup holders
Dual sunvisors
Front door map pockets
Full cloth seat trim
Height adjustable driver seat w/integral fold-down armrest
Internal emergency trunk release
Low fuel warning lamp
Low-back front bucket seats w/adjustable headrest
Passenger assist handles
Rear window defroster

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING:

City 25/hwy 30 (1.5L engine/4-speed auto trans)

SAFETY:

Driver & front passenger airbags
Front/rear crumple zones
Height-adjustable front shoulder belt anchors
Steel side-door impact beams

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