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The 2017 Kia Rio may be small in size, but its cabin offers an impressive amount of space and is also outfitted with the best in terms of technology and convenience. It has everything a compact sedan needs, and much more. The 2017 Kia Rio is offered in three extremely well equipped variants: the base LX, the EX and the top of the line SX variant.
Unsurpassed efficiency in the 2017 Kia Rio in Laval, Quebec
Powering this efficient and stylish sedan is a 137 hp, 1.6 L gasoline direct injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine. It offers swift acceleration and can be combined with a choice of two gearboxes: a 6-speed manual, and an available 6-speed automatic with Sportmatic. Fuel consumption is at a minimum with the new Kia Rio; when the engine is mated with the 6-speed manual transmission, 8.8 l/100km in the city and 6.6 l/100 km on the highway, and 8.8 l/100 km in the city and 6.5 l/100 km on the highway when it is coupled with the automatic transmission.
The Rio’s other great mechanical features include four wheel disc brakes with ABS, as well as a sporty Independent MacPherson struts equipped front suspension with an anti-roll bar. The SX variant benefits from an advanced sport-tuned suspension. Finally, all variants come with electronic power steering.
Great equipment and ample cargo space in the 2017 Kia Rio in Laval, Quebec
Inside, all variants come with standard AUX and USB ports, a front power outlet, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, 60:40 folding rear seats and a 6-way adjustable driver's seat.
The EX and SX variants also host standard air conditioning, a UVO infotainment system, a keyless entry system with panic button, soft touch interior trim, leatherette centre door trim, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a leather-wrapped shift knob. The 2017 Kia Rio also offers an impressive amount of cargo space designed to carry anything you need, with 388 Litres when the seats are up.
Outside, the 2017 Rio is bold and stylish with body coloured door handles and sideview mirrors that are power activated and heated on every version. Choose the EX and SX to get a set of automatic headlights and fog lights that are very practical when driving in bad weather conditions. The SX comes with the most exterior equipment. This variant is outfitted with 17" alloy wheels, LED positioning lights, LED sideview mirror signal repeaters and rain sensing wipers.
The 2017 Kia Rio offers unrivalled efficiency in a convenient and versatile package. The interior finishing, level of comfort and the variety of options available are all exclusive to the Rio in its segment. Come and see the Rio today at Lallier Kia.
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