The 2007 Kia Rio is a subcompact 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan that is available in 3 trims: base, LX, and the SX. The SX does have a 5-door hatchback trim available. The newly redesigned Kia Rio trims come with a 1.6L, I4, 110-hp engine and a 5-speed manual transmission (4-speed automatic is optional). The Kia Rio averages 32mpg in the city and 35mpg on the expressway.

The redesigned 2007 Kia Rio has the following customary features: multiple airbags, anti-trap devices, anti-theft alarms, steel wheels, tire detail, compact spare tire, stereo system with CD player (not available on base), child safety locks, interval wipers, folding exterior mirror, manual adjustable exterior mirror, tinted glass, rear window defroster, front air dam, rear spoiler (SX only), metallic paint, air conditioning (not available on base), tachometer, leather steering wheel (SX only), tilt steering column and tilt steering (not available on base), stabilizer bar, front and rear suspension, front bucket seats, front adjustable seat height, cloth interior, door/seat/seatback storage compartments, halogen headlights and automatic headlights.

Options include: ABS brakes, keyless entry, remote controls, power windows, power door locks, heated exterior mirror, power adjustable exterior mirror, power window lockout override, (not available for the base), 16" alloy wheels (SX), and a full power accessory package.

The economically priced 2007 Kia Rio is perfect for the younger or first time buyer. The Kia Rio has a starting price for the base of $10,000; the Kia Rio LX $12,600; and the Kia Rio SX $13,500.