New Cars: Test of the new Kia Rio with obvious value

With the large number of cars that are nowadays available in international car market, buyers tend to get confused on which one to buy. With this in mind, Kia has tried to give their customers a new car which has a good mix of all the required features. Their newest offering, 2008 Kia Rio SX, is not only stylish looking but also has excellent overall features.

Mechanical features

The buyer can either choose a manual transmission or an automatic transmission system in the engine for their 2008 Kia Rio SX. Its standard transmission is a 5-speed one. The suspension system in the car is also quite sound, as is evident from the independent MacPherson suspension at the front and the semi-independent torsion-beam suspension at the rear. The gas-charged shock absorbers and the coil springs in the car further helps in making its suspension system better.

Exterior & Lighting features

Kia has strived hard to make 2008 Kia Rio SX into a car, whose one sight can attract a car buyer. Giving the car a metallic paint would definitely enhance its style quotient. To keep the color coordination in the car, the spoilers and bumpers (both at the front and the rear) are body colored.

Its lighting features are also exemplary. The halogen headlights in the car are automatic ones and go off on their own when not required. Fog lights are also present at the front of the car. The interior lighting is in the form of trunk light along with delayed courtesy-light.

Seating features

2008 Kia Rio SX has cloth seats, which are sports upgraded ones. The seats at the front are in the form of dual bucket type. The rear seats are in the form of a folding bench, which can be adjusted to a 60/40 split. All the seats in the car have adjustable headrests provided with them for a comfortable seating. The driver seat has some supplemented features like adjustable seat height, a fold down armrest and it can also be adjusted in 8 different ways.

Braking & Instrumentation features

Though 2008 Kia Rio SX has overall excellent features, its braking system is not up to the mark. The braking system in the car is aided by the presence of power brakes. At the front of the car, there are vented disc brakes while the ones at the rear are drum brakes. Apart from the tire pressure monitoring device and the warning lights for unfastened seat belts and low fuel, no other instrumentation is worth mentioning.

Safety features

With thousands of car accidents occurring on a daily basis throughout the world, an average looking car with excellent safety features stands a chance of being sold out in the global automobile market. Safety features in 2008 Kia Rio SX is praiseworthy. The car has been equipped with sufficient airbags both for the driver and the passengers. Apart from the airbags, the car has crumple zones, pretensioners and side-guard door beams for added safety. The rear doors also have door locks for child safety.

The features in the 2008 Kia Rio SX are too good to be imagined. To get a better picture of the car, it is advisable to test drive one at the earliest.

Tech Specs

Body: 4-door sedan

Engine: 1.6 liter I4 110 hp

Transmission: 5-speed manual (standard) or 4-speed automatic (optional)

Torque: 107 units

Power: 110 hp

Tires: SBRP195/55R15

Verdict:

For: Great features like good fuel economy and great looks

Against: Braking system needs further improvement