Kia Rio 2008 Version
Kia Rio 2008 version was offered hatchback body style. The SX sedan in the line-up has sportier interior and larger wheels. Rio sedan for the year 2008 competes with Toyota Yaris and Chevrolet Aveo. The changes for the year 2008 include modest interior changes.
Under the Hood
Kia Rio for the year 2008 is equipped with a 1.6-L 4-cylinder engine that features variable valve timing transmission and it can produce an output power of around 110 hp and torque of around 107 pounds-feet. This engine comes with 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 4-speed auto transmission. Manual transmission can be attained in the base versions.
Exterior and Interior
The total wheel base of the vehicle is 98.4-inches and the overall length is 166.9 inches. The only exterior change encountered was the redesigned wheel cover. The vehicle is designed with the European-inspired exterior, swept-back headlights, and black mesh grille.
Bumper in the vehicle includes black inserts, and body side moldings. Rio profile exhibits subtle wedge shape and it has sculpted arches at fenders.
Increased exterior dimensions in the Kia Rio- 2008 version offer greater interior capacity that can accommodate five passengers in its interior; it has a cargo space of 11.9 cubic feet. Hatchback version has cargo space of 21.3 cubic feet.