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2008 Kia Rio
2008 Kia Rio Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$10,890 - $14,715
Original MSRP:
$10,465 - $13,965
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
2008 Kia Rio Review
The carried over 2008 Kia Rio is a sedan that is offered in 3 trims - the Base, the LX and the SX. The 2008 Kia Rio is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan that has a customary 1.6-liter, I4, 110-hp engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. There is a 4-speed automatic transmission as an option. The 2008 Kia Rio carries a 60,000mi/60 month basic warranty.
Standard features that come on the 2008 Kia Rio SX, which may be optional on the Base or the LX, include the following: front and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, front power outlet, safety airbags, trunk anti-trap, alloy wheels, tire detail, compact spare tire, stereo with CD player, child safety door locks, intermittent wipers, folding exterior mirror, tinted glass, rear defroster, front air dam, rear spoiler, air conditioning, tachometer, tire pressure monitor, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, power steering, front bucket seats with adjustable seat height, cloth interior, halogen headlights and automatic headlights.
Optional premium upgrades are - ABS brakes, keyless entry, remote controls, power door locks, wheel locks, heated and power adjustable mirrors and power windows. All of these upgrades may not be available on all trims of the 2008 Kia Rio.
The base starting price for the 2008 Kia Rio is $10,890 which makes it the perfect vehicle for the first time buyer or the younger driver.
Standard features that come on the 2008 Kia Rio SX, which may be optional on the Base or the LX, include the following: front and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, front power outlet, safety airbags, trunk anti-trap, alloy wheels, tire detail, compact spare tire, stereo with CD player, child safety door locks, intermittent wipers, folding exterior mirror, tinted glass, rear defroster, front air dam, rear spoiler, air conditioning, tachometer, tire pressure monitor, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, power steering, front bucket seats with adjustable seat height, cloth interior, halogen headlights and automatic headlights.
Optional premium upgrades are - ABS brakes, keyless entry, remote controls, power door locks, wheel locks, heated and power adjustable mirrors and power windows. All of these upgrades may not be available on all trims of the 2008 Kia Rio.
The base starting price for the 2008 Kia Rio is $10,890 which makes it the perfect vehicle for the first time buyer or the younger driver.
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 2008 Kia Rio , LX, SX | N/A |
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2008 Kia Rio Models & Prices
2008 Kia Rio BASE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Man | $10,890 | $10,465 | $171 / Month* | |
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2008 Kia Rio LX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Man LX | $12,815 | $12,160 | $199 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Man Rio5 LX | $12,915 | $12,250 | $200 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn Auto LX | $13,665 | $12,970 | $212 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Auto Rio5 LX | $13,765 | $13,060 | $213 / Month* | |
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2008 Kia Rio SX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Man SX | $13,615 | $12,915 | $211 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Man Rio5 SX | $13,870 | $13,160 | $215 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn Auto SX | $14,465 | $13,730 | $224 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Auto Rio5 SX | $14,715 | $13,965 | $228 / Month* | |
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2008 Kia Rio Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING Features
| BASE | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City 25/hwy 35 (1.6L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | |
| City 27/hwy 32 (1.6L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | |
| City 29/hwy 38 (1.6L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | |
| City 32/hwy 35 (1.6L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| BASE | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body-color bumpers | • | • | • |
| Body-color door handles | • | • | • |
| Body-color manual remote mirrors | • | • | • |
| Body-color rear spoiler | • | ||
| Body-side moldings | • | • | • |
| Clear-lens auto off headlights | • | • | • |
| Front fog lamps | • | ||
| Rear window wiper w/washer | • | • | |
| Tinted glass | • | • | • |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| BASE | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (2) front 12V pwr outlets | • | • | • |
| (2) front cup holders | • | • | • |
| 60/40 split-folding rear seats w/adjustable headrests | • | • | |
| Air conditioning | • | • | |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers | • | • | |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers, auxiliary input jack | • | • | |
| Cargo area lamp | • | • | • |
| Center console | • | • | • |
| Cloth front bucket seats-inc: driver seat height adjustment, folding armrest | • | • | |
| Dome lamp w/delay-out | • | • | • |
| Dual visors w/covered vanity mirrors | • | • | • |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob | • | ||
| Luggage hook on front passenger headrest | • | • | • |
| Metal pedals | • | ||
| Metal-grain trim | • | ||
| Passenger assist grips | • | • | • |
| Passenger side rear seatback pocket | • | • | • |
| Rear window defroster | • | • | • |
| Roof mounted mini-pole antenna | • | • | • |
| Sport cloth front bucket seats-inc: driver seat height adjustment, folding armrest | • | ||
| Tachometer | • | • | • |
| Tilt steering column | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| BASE | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L DOHC CVVT 16-valve I4 engine | • | • | • |
| 14" steel wheels w/center caps | • | ||
| 14" steel wheels w/full covers | • | ||
| 15" alloy wheels | • | ||
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | • | |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • | • |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bar | • | • | • |
| Manual rack & pinion steering | • | ||
| P175/70R14 tires | • | ||
| P185/65R14 tires | • | ||
| P195/55R15 tires | • | ||
| Pwr assisted rack & pinion steering | • | • | |
| Pwr front vented disc/rear drum brakes | • | • | • |
| Torsion beam rear suspension | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| BASE | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver & front passenger airbags | • | • | • |
| Front height-adjustable 3-point seat belts w/pretensioners & load limiters | • | • | • |
| Front seat-mounted side airbags | • | • | • |
| Front/rear crumple zones | • | • | • |
| Front/rear side curtain airbags | • | • | • |
| Impact-absorbing steering column | • | • | • |
| Internal emergency trunk release | • | • | • |
| Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) | • | • | • |
| Rear 3-point seat belts | • | • | • |
| Rear child safety door locks | • | • | • |
| Side-impact door beams | • | • | • |
2008 Kia Rio Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| BASE | LX | SX | |
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| 16" ALLOY WHEELS (REQ: PP Pwr Pkg) | • | ||
| 4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (REQ: PP Pwr Pkg) | • | • | |
| PWR PKG -inc: pwr windows, pwr door locks, keyless entry, heated pwr exterior mirrors, tweeter speakers | • | • |
PAINT Options
| BASE | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| BASE | LX | SX | |
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| ** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST ** | • | • | • |
| FRONT/REAR CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO) | • | • | • |
| REAR SPOILER (PIO) | • | • | |
| WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) | • |
2008 Kia Rio Technical Specifications
Brakes
| BASE | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | |||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.1 x - TBD - | 10.1 x - TBD - | 10.1 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| BASE | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
Engine
| BASE | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6L/- TBD - | 1.6L/- TBD - | 1.6L/- TBD - |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 110 @ 6000 | 110 @ 6000 | 110 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 107 @ 4500 | 107 @ 4500 | 107 @ 4500 |
Exterior Dimensions
| BASE | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 166.9 | 166.9 | 166.9 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 98.4 | 98.4 | 98.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 66.7 | 66.7 | 66.7 |
Fuel Tank
| BASE | LX | SX | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
Steering
| BASE | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 4.3 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 32.7 | 33.1 | 33.1 |
Suspension
| BASE | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | |||
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
Tires
| BASE | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P175/70R14 | P185/65R14 | P195/55R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P175/70R14 | P185/65R14 | P195/55R15 |
Transmission
| BASE | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Vehicle
| BASE | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.8 | 42.8 | 42.8 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.5 | 53.5 | 53.5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 92.2 | 92.2 | 92.2 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 34.3 | 34.3 | 34.3 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53.1 | 53.1 | 53.1 |
Weight Information
| BASE | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2365 | 2365 | 2365 |
2008 Kia Rio Safety Features
Safety Features
| Driver & front passenger airbags |
| Front seat-mounted side airbags |
| Front/rear side curtain airbags |
| Front height-adjustable 3-point seat belts w/pretensioners & load limiters |
| Rear 3-point seat belts |
| Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) |
| Rear child safety door locks |
| Internal emergency trunk release |
| Impact-absorbing steering column |
| Side-impact door beams |
| Front/rear crumple zones |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
