2012 Kia Rio 1.2 LX MT Sedan

[ghosthunter]

Korean Pride | 2012 Kia Rio 1.2 LX MT Sedan
Words and photos by Niky Tamayo



The very first media test unit I ever drove was a Kia Rio back in 2006. It was a taxi-spec Kia Rio, in white. The only luxuries were air-conditioning, power-steering, and a radio. It had wind-up windows, hubcaps, and a price-tag not much higher than a Kia Picanto. Despite the low price, not many buyers bit. The spartan interior and lack of toys meant that it was more popular with taxi services than private buyers. And even then, taxi services often went for the 1.5 liter diesel Accent over the 1.4 liter gasoline Rio.

With the new-model roll-over, Kia reintroduces the taxi-spec Rio at the same sub-P600,000 price-point. It's still pretty basic. But it now comes with a 1.2 liter engine, shared with the Hyundai i10. Most people might see this as a disadvantage, but the expected savings in fuel could make it an even more attractive proposition for taxi-operators everywhere.

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SOURCE: Kotse.com

[timrev]

eto daw ang Rio walang problema sa FC

interior picture sana ng rio 1.2 LX...

[ghosthunter]

eto daw ang Rio walang problema sa FC

interior picture sana ng rio 1.2 LX...

Click the link to see the other pictures. (kaya nga may LINK FOR MORE eh).

[niky]

One thing I really like about the Rio?



Other manufacturers take note: This is what we need in this day and age of electronic gadgets and whatsits. MORE power outlets. Not less. If Kia can give us twin power outlets at less than 600k, why can't others?

Only thing that would make it better is an additional USB outlet.

[timrev]

tama si sir niky kelangan na ng ganun sa ngayon power connection for our gadgets di na problema malobat ang gadgets...