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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, 4-door Sedan 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 $14,990 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 1005kg (2215.6 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
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,215 mm
    Overall Width1,675 mm
    Overall Height1,440 mm
    Wheelbase2,410 mm
    Turning Circle9,480 mm

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    Base

    1.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

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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

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    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: Sedan
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    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 Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.2
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 261

    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

    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): 1005
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2216

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    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 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

    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Power Locks

    Operation: key

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