2012 Kia Rio 5-door: First Drive Photos

Kia to offer limited edition 2013 Rio 5-Door SX with manual gearbox

Up until now, if you wanted the top-of-the-line version of the Kia Rio 5-Door, you could only get it with the six-speed automatic transmission. But now, Kia has now announced a limited run of six-speed manual-equipped hatchbacks. That means that Rio 5-Door buyers no longer have to decide between a row-your-own gearbox and features like the UVO infotainment system, backup camera and Bluetooth hands-free calling. You can have all these features, plus the manual gearbox for an MSRP of $17,900. According to Kia, the combination of range-topping trim and manual transmission provides a "more... Read More