2012 Kia Rio SX: A Competitive Subcompact Sedan

Highlights: The Rio SX is available with Kia’s UVO system, which is voice-activated infotainment system with a 4.3-inch color touchscreen. The Kia Rio is also Hyundai’s version of the Elantra.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $20,745 (Base Model starts at $14,350)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags (front, side and curtain); a turn signal indicator; ABS; traction control; an electronic stability control system; a vehicle stability management system; and Hill Assist Control, which keeps the vehicle from sliding backwards when taking off from an incline.   

Kia Recalls 73,000 Cars

• Vehicle Make / Model:

  Model Year(s):

• KIA / RIO
  2006-2008

• Manufacturer:

  HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC

• Mfr's Report Date:

  MAY 29, 2012

• NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:

  12V244000