2007 Kia Rio: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

A new sedan model and minor interior trim changes mark Kia's entry-level compacts for 2007. Rio comes as a 4-dr sedan in base, LX, and new-for-'07 SX trims. Also available is a 4-dr hatchback called Rio5; it comes in SX trim only. All have a 110-hp 4-cyl engine. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard. A 4-speed automatic is available on LX and SX. Front side airbags, curtain side airbags, and 4-wheel disc brakes are standard. ABS is optional except on the base sedan. Rio shares its powertrains and underskin design with the Accent from Kia's parent company, Hyundai.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. The subcompact class is made up of the smallest hatchbacks, sedans, and wagons on the market. These are generally considered economy cars.

Our Best Buys include the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio. Our Recommended picks are the Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Hyundai Accent, Honda Fit and Suzuki SX4.