Generation 2, JB

Kia Rio 5-door hatchback

03.2005 - 08.2009 · United States

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Generation 2, JB

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Choosing a Kia Rio

Kia Rio, Generation 2, JB, USA market. This overview covers 5 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.2005 - 08.2009). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 5 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: G4ED
Engine displacement, cc: 1599
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2500
Ground clearance, mm: 155
Fuel: Petrol AI-92

Equipment and practical details

Kia Rio · Generation 2, JB · USA · 03.2005 - 08.2009. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Folding rear seats: This changes the balance between passenger and luggage space. Check whether the folded surface is level and whether long items can pass through.
Rear drum brakes: For a version with rear drum brakes, identify parts by body code and specification. Front disc brakes do not imply the same rear brake layout.

Specifications and technical details

5 versions

1.6 L, 110 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

G4ED · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.6 MT SXTop grade	01.2006 - 08.2009
1.6 MT LXBase grade	01.2008 - 08.2009
1.6 MT LX-TunerTop grade	01.2008 - 08.2009

1.6 L, 110 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

G4ED · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.6 AT SX	01.2006 - 08.2009
1.6 AT LX	01.2008 - 08.2009

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