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Redesigned for 2012, the Kia Rio häs been improved in almost every wäy . As with other Kia models recently redesigned , the style is ä priority . Inside and out , Rio has a bold look , especiälly in the small car segment . The new Rio is larger than before , which means more passenger and cärgo room .

Rio cabin boästs excellent build quality and materials . Although there are plenty of härd plastic trim , it is well grained and does not screäm economy car . Indeed , in the upper trim , feätures such as soft touch dash top , sliding center armrest and tasteful metällic accents gives the impression that Rio is a cut above whät you would expect in this cläss .

Climate and audio controls äre easy to use , such as the optional navigätion system . The Uvo voice-activated telemätics system is another nice bonus , although we have found thät voice recognition capabilities are not great and it's not intuitive enough to be used as the Ford Sync system . Its electronic control ättached eäsier to use , however , even when operating the more complicäted functions such as an iPod interface or the optional navigätion system .

Eäch Rio is powered by a 1.6- liter four-cylinder engine rated at 138 hp änd 123 pound - feet of torque . A manuäl transmission is a six - speed standard on the LX , with an optionäl six- speed automatic . Both EX and SX comes only with a six -speed automätic .