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04-30-2011, 12:07 AM | #19 |
Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008
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New live shots of the Rio 5
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04-30-2011, 04:40 AM | #20 |
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Not a bad looking car. Is the 138HP engine standard?
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04-30-2011, 09:27 AM | #21 |
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Amazingly, yeah. That makes this, and its sister Accent with the same engine, the most powerful in the segment. That's 25% more HP than the Yaris! While also getting 40 MPG highway, compared to the Yaris 35 rating. This is why the 2012 Yaris specs better be damn good.
I was just taking a look at the Rio's interior and features and noticed some surprising features for a sub-compact... - Heated leather seats (or at least fake leather) - 2 power outlets - USB - Bluetooth - Leather wrapped wheel - Radio controls on the wheel - and of course navigation No doubt some of these are options, but none of those things are offered on the Yaris or any sub-compact car before 2012 (except Fiesta and Fit). |
04-30-2011, 05:01 PM | #22 |
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I was impressed with the Forte, am even more impressed with what Kia has done to the Rio. Hyundai/Kia may have a new customer in the future.
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