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1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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Kia Rio Base (2000) price & specs
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Overview
The 2000 Kia Rio Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Kia Rio is regarded as a small car built in Korea with prices starting at $13,990 before on-road costs.
This Kia Rio is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 74 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 135 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 45L fuel tank
The Kia Rio measures 1440mm (56.7 inches) in height, 4215mm (165.9 inches) in length, 1675mm (65.9 inches) in width with a 2410mm (94.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1030kg (2270.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Rio Base comes standard with 175/70 R13 front tyres and 175/70 R13 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
70.14 - 73.63 kW/t
70.14 kW/t
73.63 kW/t
Boot Space
261 - 296 litres
261 litres
296 litres
Price
$13,990 - $17,990
$13,990
$17,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
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Dimensions
4,215 mm
1,675 mm
1,440 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,215 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,675 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,410 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,480 mm |
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Engine
Bore Engine: 75.5
Engine (cc): 1493
Compression Ratio: 9.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 83.4
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Main Capacity (L): 45
Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.4
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 44
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 7.4
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 32
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 7.4
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 5.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 11.3
Maximum Speed (km/h): 185
Maximum Speed (mph): 115
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 101
Maximum Power (kW): 74
Maximum Torque (Nm): 135
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175
Wheels
Front Covers: Full
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 13
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5
Rear Covers: Full
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 13
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 21.9
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 621
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 296
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9480
Front Track (in): 56.3
Front Track (mm): 1430
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 31.1
Overall Height (in): 56.7
Overall Height (mm): 1440
Overall Length (in): 165.9
Overall Length (mm): 4215
Overall Width (in): 65.9
Overall Width (mm): 1675
Rear Track (in): 56.5
Rear Track (mm): 1435
Wheelbase (in): 94.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2410
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Colour: Green
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2425
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 453
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): Unlimited
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1030
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2271
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Vanity Mirror
Location: Passenger
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant: 2
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Front Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: lap
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: key
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