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2006 Kia Rio Sub-Compact Sedan

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Description: Sub-Compact Sedan
Base MSRP Range: $10,570 - $13,295
Invoice Price Range: $10,155 - $12,620
Where built: South Korea

Kia's sub-compact four-door sedan emerges in a new design for 2006 with a longer wheelbase, broader track, more safety gear aboard and class-capping power from a new engine.

The 1.6-liter four-cylinder CVVT plant produces 110 hp and employs a five-speed manual transmission or optional electronically controlled four-speed automatic. Rio the sedan brings two trims -- base and LX. Either stocks six standard air bags, including dual advanced frontal and front seat-mounted side air bags, and full-length curtain-style air bags above side windows front and back.

Rio LX adds additional standard equipment like air conditioning, audio gear with AM/FM/CD, the rear seatback split 60/40 and foldable, a height-adjustable steering column and power steering. Rio LX with optional power package shows power controls for windows and door locks plus heated outside mirrors, and the LX Sport Package installs alloy wheels, four discs brakes, foglamps and spoiler plus metal pedals.

Kia out of South Korea constructs value-priced vehicles in a diverse line extending from economical small cars like Rio to premium luxury sedans such as Amanti, plus multiple wagons including Sedona the minivan and sport-utility vehicles with Sorento and Sportage. Look for a new generation of designs for Rio and Sedona coming to Kia's 2006 collection.