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2017 Kia Rio Review

2017 Kia Rio | Always Room for More

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Whether driving for a family summer vacation or with friends for a mountain adventure, there is always enough room in the 2017 Kia Rio. Travelling comfort and spacious storage are the names of the game with the four door and five door models, with seating for up to 5 persons. The roomy driver’s seat, optional sunroof, and your choice of leather or cloth interior accents will make driving a dream. Available trim levels are the LX MT, LX+ MT, LX+ AT, EX+, SX AT and SX Navigation models.

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Surround yourself with spacious and sporty comfort designed for your everyday needs in the 2017 Kia Rio. Bold front and rear end styling are accented by optional 16” and 17” alloy wheels along with heated and powered side-view mirrors. The SX trim includes LED side-view mirror signal repeaters to enhance safe driving. You can also drive in comfort with the heated steering wheel in the SX model and heated seats in the EX and SX models, optional on the LX model. Never worry about driving in the dark with the available option of LED positioning lights and LED taillights. The spacious and versatile storage offered by the Rio 5 door will make packing for any trip a dream with 36L of extra cargo space made possible via the sporty hatchback. It also comes with a sturdy cargo cover, so all the items you pack will be out of sight from passers-by. Your storage options are exponentially increased with 60:40 splitting rear seats. Add to this a cooling glove box in the SX trim and all your storage needs are met. Use Bluetooth connectivity to answer your phone and handle electronics with ease using USB or AUX ports to charge your devices as well as stream music. There is also the option in the EX and SX models to enjoy the UVO infotainment system that uses voice recognition technology to manage your entertainment system. Also, the Rio SX model’s sleek dashboard boasts the latest multimedia interface with navigation.

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Feel the smooth acceleration of the 2017 Kia Rio through the 6-speed manual transmission and available 6-speed automatic with Sportmatic shifter. Combine comfort and power in the SX model using the smart key with push button start, and steering wheel mounted paddle-shifters. With the mere push of a button engage the active ECO system in the EX and SX models, and LX automatic transmission model, for increased fuel economy.

2017 Kia Rio Engine

  • 1.6L GDI 4-cylinder: 137 horsepower with 123 lb.-ft. of torque

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In the 2017 Kia Rio you can drive with peace of mind knowing your safety is assured with standard dual advanced front, side-impact, and side curtain airbags. Additional safety features include electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, hill-assist control, brake assist system, and electronic brake force distribution. Parking and backing up can be completed in absolute safety using the Rio rear-view camera system, available in EX and SX models. When you shift into reverse, a wide-angle view of the area behind you will appear on the media interface located on the dashboard. Power, comfort, safety, and spaciousness; test drive the 2017 Kia Rio at West Coast Kia!

Daniel Cheliadin
West Coast Kia

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