KIA Rio · 1.5 GS · Sedan · 2001 ‐ 2002

In 2001 KIA began production of automobiles type Rio, modification of 1.5 GS and closed it in 2002. The weight of the car is 1 tn and a length of 4.2 meters, It is shaped as sedan with 4 doors, and may be fit in 5 person including the driver.

«Rio 1.5 GS» have a front-wheel drive auto with a 4-speed automatic gear shift. This automobile can speed up for 0 seconds to 100 km/h, with a max speed of 157 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol engine with a «multipoint injection system», which produce a max power of 96 horsepower at 5800 rpm.

The forward wheels of this auto have ventilated disks brakes and attached to the undercarriage using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have drums brakes and attached to the undercarriage by dint of suspension «Rigid, coil springs». Tires have the next dimensions - 175/70R13.

KIA Rio is not tested for Euro NCAP crash test. This automobile has passive safety systems (driver, passenger airbags), but there is no active systems of safety.