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KIA AUTOMOTIVE AUSTRALIA

New Rio / Page 1 / January 4, 2005

KIA RELEASES FIRST PICTURES OF THE NEW RIO

  • World premiere of new redesigned Rio sedan scheduled for North American International Auto Show in Detroit
  • Kia plans to export 93,500 units of the new Rio in 2005
  • Australian launch set for 2005 Sydney Motor Show

Kia Motors today released the first images of the newly redesigned Rio compact sedan that is scheduled to be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, USA.

Completely redesigned from the ground up, the all-new Rio will feature a longer wheelbase, a wider track and more horsepower than its predecessor, providing better handling, a smoother ride and improved levels of performance.

“We redesigned the Rio to meet the rising expectations of our customers who expect more from Kia. With improved quality and a fresher design we have created a superb vehicle that is more stylish and enjoyable to drive than its predecessor,” said Yong-Hwan Kim, Senior Executive Vice President and COO of Kia Motors.

The five door hatch version of the new Rio will be launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March, with both versions of the new Rio arriving in Australia in time for October’s Sydney International Motor Show. Worldwide exports for the new Rio are estimated to record 93,500 units in 2005.

Technical Specifications / JB
ENGINE / 1.6 DOHC CVVT
Type / In-line four cylinder, iron block and aluminum head
Valve gear / DOHC, four valves/cylinder
General / Bore x stroke (mm) / 3.01 × 3.43 in / 76.5 × 87 mm
Displacement (cc) / 1,599 cc
Compression ratio / 10.0:1
Horsepower (SAE net) / 110 bhp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE net) / 107 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
Emission control system / Three-way catalyst
Ignition system / Electronic
Fuel system / Multi-port electronic fuel injection
Fuel pump / Electromagnetic
Fuel requirement / Regular unleaded
Fuel Tank capacity (gal. / liter) / 11.9 gal. / 45 liters (LEV II 45 liters)
Cooling system (qts. / liter) / Liquid cooled
Coolant capacity (qts./ liter) / 1.6 gal. / 6.1 liters
Engine oil capacity (qts./ liter) / 3.49 qts. / 3.3 liters (with oil filter)
Electric
system / Battery / 12V, 60 AH, 541 CCA
Alternator / 13.5V, 90 amp
Starter / 12V, 0.9kW
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission / Five-speed manual, overdrive
Electronically controlled four-speed automatic, overdrive
General / M/T / A/T
Gear ratio / 1st / 3.615:1 / 2.846:1
2nd / 2.053:1 / 1.581:1
3rd / 1.370:1 / 1.000:1
4th / 1.031:1 / 0.685:1
5th / 0.837:1 / -
Reverse / 3.583:1 / 2.176:1
Final-drive ratio / 4.056:1 / 4.041:1
Clutch type / Single dry-plate with hydrauric control
DIMENSIONS(in. / mm) - Exterior and Interior / 4door / 5door
Wheelbase (in./mm) / 98.4 in./2,500 mm / 98.4 in./2,500 mm
Track / Front (in./mm) / 57.9 in./1,470 mm / 57.9 in./1,470 mm
Rear (in./mm) / 57.5 in./1,460 mm / 57.5 in./1,460 mm
Overall length (in./mm) / 166.9 in./4,240 mm / 166.9 in./4,240 mm
Overall width (in./mm) / 66.7 in./1,695 mm / 66.7 in./1,695 mm
Overall height (in./mm) / 57.9 in./1,470 mm / 57.9 in./1,470 mm
Ground clearance (in./mm) / 6.1 in./155 mm / 6.1 in./155 mm
Head room / Front (in./mm) / 39.6 in./1,005 mm / 39.6 in./1,005 mm
Rear (in./mm) / 37.8 in./960 mm / 37.8 in./960 mm
Shoulder room / Front (in./mm) / 53.5 in./1,360 mm / 53.5 in./1,360 mm
Rear (in./mm) / 53.1 in./1,350 mm / 53.1 in./1,350 mm
Leg room / Front (in./mm) / 42.8 in./1,086 mm / 42.8 in./1,086 mm
Rear (in./mm) / 34.3 in./870 mm / 34.3 in./870 mm
Hip room / Front (in./mm) / 50.8 in./1,290 mm / 50.8 in./1,290 mm
Rear (in./mm) / 50.0 in./1,270 mm / 50.0 in./1,270 mm
SAE volume / Interior (cu.ft.) / 104.12 cu. ft. / 108.04 cu. ft.
Trunk (cu.ft) / 11.9 cu. ft. / 15.82 cu. ft.
Second rear seat folded down (cu.ft) / n/a / 49.6 cu. ft.
BODY & CHASSIS
Layout / Front engine, front drive
Body type / Steel unibody
Bumper / 5mph
Suspension / Front / Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear / Coupled torsion beam axle, coil springs
Steering type / Rack-and-pinion
Turns, lock-to-lock / Manual: 4.3(175tire only)
Power(optional): 3.1(175tire only) / 3.01(185tire)
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft. /m) / Manual: 32.68 ft.(175tire only)
Power(optional): 32.28 ft.(175tire only) / 33.14 ft.(185tire)
BRAKE
Type / Hydraulic, vacuum power-assisted
Four-sensor, four-channel ABS (optional)
Front Brake Type / 10.0-in. vented discs
Rear Brake Type / 8.0-in. cast-iron drum
WHEEL & TIRE
Tires / P175/65R14 82T
Wheels / 5J x 14(steel), 5.5JX14(steel, alloy), 5.5JX15(alloy)

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