New Kia Rio 5-Door at Tyler Automotive Kia near South Bend, IN
The Rio sedan and its hatchback sibling, the Rio 5-door, are Kia's smallest and least-expensive vehicles. Yet like every new car from the Korean automaker, the 2015 Kia Rio packs style, features and value. The Kia Rio 5-door hatchback carries over unchanged for the 2015 model year.
Powering the Kia Rio 5-Door
The 2015 Kia Rio has a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 138 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed automatic is available. The 2015 Rio gets 27/37 mpg city/highway with either transmission, which is good for the class. An available Eco package raises fuel economy slightly to 28/37.
The 2015 Rio 5-Door's Design
The Rio 5-door can be had in three trim levels: LX, EX and SX. The LX trim includes body-color door handles and side mirrors and 15-inch steel wheels with 185/65R15 tires. Moving up to the EX trim brings additional standard conveniences, including power door locks with key-less entry. Inside, the Rio 5-door is more complex than the outgoing model and offers more upscale options, including navigation and Kia's Microsoft-developed UVO Bluetooth and infotainment system.
Conclusions
Standard safety features in the 2015 Rio5 iterations ought to remain 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, and front and rear head airbags. The SX, meanwhile, is expected to return with standard front fog/driving lights complementing LED running lights, each of which should again remain optional in the mid-level EX. If you would like more information on the 2015 Kia Rio 5-Door, give us a call today!
Learn more about this model on the Official Kia Rio 5-Door Website.
