Kia Rio (3 auto)

£8950

0845 367 6962 teletext_phone_number_1 0845 367 6962 F J Chalke

Talbot Garage
Salisbury Street
MERE
Wiltshire
BA12 6HE

Mileage

2000

Registration

09 09

Description

Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Metallic Paint, Power Steering, CD Player, Driver?s Airbag, Passenger Airbag, ABS, Remote Central Locking, Foglights, Electric Windows

Specification

Air-Bag, Air-Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Anti-Lock Brakes, CD Player, Central Locking, Electric Windows, Fog/Spot Lights, Metallic Paint, Passenger Air-bag, Power Steering

Transmission

Automatic

Colour

Blue

Standard Features for this model

Body Glass

Electric front/rear windows/one touch facility, Heated rear window, Rear wash/wipe, Tinted glass, Variable front intermittent wipers with mist function

Brakes

ABS/EBD

Driver Aids

PAS

Driver Convenience

Remote fuel flap release

Driver Information

Digital clock, Door ajar warning, Low fuel warning light, Tachometer

Driving Mirrors

Body colour door mirrors, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors

Embelishment Trims

Chrome trim, Deluxe instrument cluster, Metal grain effect centre fascia

Entertainment

4 speakers, JVC tuner/CD/MP3 player

Exterior Body Features

Body colour bumpers, Body colour door handles, Roof mounted aerial

Exterior Lights

Front fog lights

Heating/ Cooling/ Ventilation

4 speed front ventilation fan, Air conditioning

Interior Features

12V accessory power point in centre console, Cloth upholstery, Cupholders in centre console, Driver's seat armrest, Front door map pockets, Front/rear assist grips with coat hook, Glovebox, Illuminated Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray, Leather steering wheel and gear knob, Luggage restraint rings in luggage area, Metal grain steering wheel spokes, Rear parcel shelf, Tilt adjustable steering wheel

Interior Lights

Front and rear interior lamps, Load area light

Safety

3 rear 3 point seatbelts, Curtain airbags, Driver airbag, Driver seatbelt warning indicator, Front seatbelt pretensioners, Height adjustable front seatbelts, Passenger airbag, Passenger airbag deactivate switch, Rear child proof door locks, Side airbags

Seats

60/40 split rear seats, Front seatback pockets, Height adjustable driver's seat, Height adjustable front seat head restraints, Height adjustable rear seat head restraints (x3), Isofix system on outer rear seats, Slide/reclining front seats

Security

Engine immobiliser, Perimeter alarm, Remote central locking

Wheels - Alloy

15" alloy wheels

Wheels - Spare

Full size spare wheel

Summary

Average. Solid supermini that makes up for in value what it lacks in excitement.

Styling

Not very original - where have I seen you before? details abound. But well-proportioned and handsome.

Handling

Enthusiastic drivers should apply elsewhere - the Rio isnt interested in anything more than the most gentle progress.

Comfort

Good by supermini standards. The driving position is comfortable enough and ride quality is smooth over rougher surfaces.

Quality

Well built and tough feeling - and backed up by a mega-warranty.

Performance

The 1.5 litre CRDi diesel is quite punchy, certainly more than quick enough for the chassis. We cant see much point in the thrashy, barely-cheaper 1.4 litre petrol, though.

Roominess

Good in the front and reasonable in the back. The boots okay for a supermini, but not up with class leaders in terms of capacity.

Costs

Theres not much that costs less to run than a Rio. Depreciation is pronounced, but cheap servicing and insurance plus excellent fuel economy (for the diesel) make it a high value proposition.

Value

Undercuts mainstream rivals by an impressive margin when you figure in standard equipment. Even the most basic 1.4 GS comes with standard air conditioning.

Stereo

The real weak spot in whats an otherwise impressive package. The fiddly aftermarket radio is hard to operate and sounds tinny and insubstantial. Satnav unavailable.

Added Extras

Air-Bag, Air-Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Anti-Lock Brakes, CD Player, Central Locking, Electric Windows, Fog/Spot Lights, Metallic Paint, Passenger Air-bag, Power Steering

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