2001 Kia Rio

It has been a while since we've seen fractured English from Japanese manufacturers, who've learned to hire native English speakers to prepare their English-language press materials. Yet when the 2001 Kia Rio was introduced to the world press in Korea, they were provided with literature which said, 'When we state subcompact car, people ask, 'What's the real of it?' Chuckles from this and other strained construction aside, we should remember that jangled translations never stopped Americans from buying Japanese cars, nor will it deter Americans from buying Kias from Korea if the product is good. So, what is the real …
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It has been a while since we've seen fractured English from Japanese manufacturers, who've learned to hire native English speakers to prepare their English-language press materials. Yet when the 2001 Kia Rio was introduced to the world press in Korea, they were provided with literature which said, 'When we state subcompact car, people ask, 'What's the real of it?' Chuckles from this and other strained construction aside, we should remember that jangled translations never stopped Americans from buying Japanese cars, nor will it deter Americans from buying Kias from Korea if the product is good. So, what is the real …
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Retail Price

$8,895 - $8,895 MSRP / Window Sticker Price
Engine 1.5L I-4
MPG Up to 22 city / 30 highway
Seating 5 Passengers
Transmission 5-spd man w/OD
Power 96 @ 5800 rpm
Drivetrain front-wheel
Curb Weight 2,103 lbs
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