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Pricing
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
MSRP $16,500$13,600$17,700
Invoice Price $15,735$13,335$16,880
Destination Charges $750$750$750
Capacities and Dimensions
General
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Body StyleStation Wagon,HBKStation Wagon,HBKStation Wagon,HBK
EPA ClassificationCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACT
TurboNNN
Drive Train
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
City MPG282928
Combined MPG313231
Displacement (CC)159115911591
DrivelineFWDFWDFWD
Final Drive Ratio3.273.833.27
Fuel Capacity (gal)11.411.411.4
Fuel SystemDIDIDI
Fuel TypeGasGasGas
Gas Guzzler Tax$0$0$0
Highway MPG363736
Horsepower @ RPM138@6300138@6300138@6300
PowerToWeightRatio1817.518
RPM @ Peak Horsepower630063006300
Standard Transmission6 Speed Automatic6 Speed Manual6 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM123@4850123@4850123@4850
Transmission Speeds666
Transmission TypeAMA
Type of Engine1.6L I41.6L I41.6L I4
Valves161616
Exterior
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Curb weight (lbs)248324102483
Overall Height (in)57.357.357.3
Overall Length (in)159.3159.3159.3
Overall Width (in)67.767.767.7
Wheelbase (in)101.2101.2101.2
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Trunk Volume (cu ft)15.015.015.0
Interior - Passengers
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Headroom front (in)40.040.040.0
Headroom rear (in)37.637.637.6
Hip room front (in)52.152.152.1
Hip room rear (in)51.251.251.2
Leg room front (in)43.843.843.8
Leg room rear (in)31.131.131.1
Passenger Volume888888
Seating Capacity - Maximum555
Seating capacity - Standard555
Shoulder room front (in)53.153.153.1
Shoulder room rear (in)52.152.152.1
Suspension
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Front suspensionINDINDIND
Ground Clearance (in)5.55.55.5
Rear SuspensionSemiSemiSemi
Track Front59.959.959.9
Track Rear60.060.060.0
Towing
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Tow Capacity (Maximum)NRNRNR
Tow Capacity StandardNRNRNR
Turning Radius
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Steering Diameter Left33.533.534.5
Steering Diameter Right33.533.534.5
Warranty
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Powertrain Miles100000100000100000
Powertrain Time (Months)120120120
Rust Miles100000100000100000
Rust Time (Months)606060
Warranty - Basic Miles600006000060000
Features
Anti-Theft & Locks
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Child Safety Door Locks Located on Rear DoorsYesYesYes
Locking Pickup Truck TailgateYesYesYes
Power Door Locks Operated Via Key and Remote With Automatic LockingYesnoYes
Power Liftgate Lock/Unlock Via Interior SwitchYesYesYes
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Engine ImmobilizerYesYesYes
Braking & Traction
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
4-Wheel Anti-Lock BrakesYesYesYes
Brake AssistanceYesYesYes
Front Power 257-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 262-mm Disc BrakesYesYesno
Front Power 279-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 262-mm Disc BrakesnonoYes
Hill Start ControlYesYesYes
Traction Control Controlled by Engine ManagementYesYesYes
Vehicle Stability Control SystemYesYesYes
Electrical
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
2 Front Power OutletsYesYesYes
410-Amp/Hour 36 Cold Cranking Amp BatteryYesYesYes
Battery SaverYesYesYes
Delayed Power RetentionYesnoYes
Engines & Emissions
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
1.6-Liter, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, DI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 138@6300, Torque Of 123@4850, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder HeadYesYesYes
Roadside Assistance Warranty for 60-Months, 60,000-MilesYesYesYes
ULEV II EmissionsYesYesYes
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
AM/FM Radio Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume, Surround Sound and 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; SiriusXM Satellite RadionoYesno
AM/FM Radio Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume, Surround Sound and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; SiriusXM Satellite RadioYesnono
AM/FM Radio Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume, Surround Sound, UVO, Sound System and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; SiriusXM Satellite RadiononoYes
Auxiliary Audio Input JackYesYesYes
Hard Drive with 1GB total;YesYesYes
Memory Device ReaderYesYesYes
Wireless Communication Access For Enabled Devices with Streaming AudioYesnoYes
Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Black Grille, Body Side Moldings, Cladding and Body Color Exterior Door HandlesnoYesno
Chrome Grille, Body Side Moldings, Cladding and Body Color Exterior Door HandlesYesnono
Chrome Grille, Body Side Moldings, Cladding, Body Color Exterior Door Handles and Chrome Exhaust PipenonoYes
Front and Rear Body Color BumpersYesYesYes
Rear SpoilerYesYesYes
Exterior Lighting
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Automatic Headlights With Automatic OffYesYesno
Automatic Headlights With Automatic On/OffnonoYes
Automatic High/Low Beam Control Twin Complex Surface Halogen HeadlightsYesYesno
Automatic High/Low Beam Control Twin Projector Beam Halogen HeadlightsnonoYes
Front FoglightsnonoYes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Interior Air FilterYesYesYes
Manual Air ConditioningYesYesYes
Rear HVAC DuctsYesYesYes
Instrumentation
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Automatic/Delayed Locking and Automatic HeadlightsYesnoYes
Automatic HeadlightsnoYesno
Cruise ControlYesnoYes
Digital ClockYesYesYes
Exterior Temperature GaugeYesYesYes
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For AudionoYesno
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio and Cruise ControlYesnoYes
TachometerYesYesYes
Tire Pressure MonitorYesYesYes
Trip Computer With Trip OdometerYesYesYes
Voice Activated Controls For Audio and Bluetooth(R) Wireless Enabled DevicesYesnoYes
Warning Lights Include Coolant Temperature, Door Ajar, Electrical System, Key-In-Ignition, Low Fuel and Oil PressureYesYesYes
Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Carpet Located in Passenger Cabin and Cargo Area/TrunkYesYesYes
Front Carpeted Floor MatsYesYesYes
Rear Carpeted Floor MatsYesYesYes
Interior Lighting
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Front Reading LightsnonoYes
Illuminated Entry Includes Ignition Key SurroundYesnoYes
Includes Ignition Key SurroundnoYesno
Trunk/Interior Load Area LightYesYesYes
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Keyless Entry Operated Via Key FobYesnoYes
Multi-Function Remote Operates Door Lock/Unlock and Panic AlarmYesnoYes
Remote Fuel Door Release Located Inside VehicleYesYesYes
Remote Trunk/Decklid Release Located Inside VehicleYesYesYes
Safety
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Driver AirbagYesYesYes
Front Active Head RestraintsYesYesYes
Front and Rear Side Head Curtain AirbagsYesYesYes
Front PretensionersYesYesYes
Front Seatbelt Height AdjustersYesYesYes
Passenger AirbagYesYesYes
Passenger Airbag Cutoff SensorYesYesYes
Rear Center 3-Point SeatbeltsYesYesYes
Rear Electronic Parking Aid With CameranonoYes
Seat Mounted Front Side AirbagsYesYesYes
Side Guard Door BeamsYesYesYes
Seats
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Cloth SeatsnoYesno
Driver Power Seat Adjusts 6 Ways TotalYesYesYes
Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats Driver Side Adjusts 6 Ways Total, Adjustable Seat Height, Passenger Side Adjusts 4 Ways Total, Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center ArmrestYesnoYes
Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats Driver Side Adjusts 6 Ways Total, Adjustable Seat Height, Passenger Side Adjusts 4 Ways Total and Adjustable HeadrestsnoYesno
Seat Type=benchYesYesYes
Steering
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Power Electric Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted SteeringYesYesYes
Telescopic Steering ColumnYesnoYes
Tilt Steering ColumnYesYesYes
Storage
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Cargo Area TiedownsYesYesYes
Front and Rear CupholdersYesYesYes
Front Door Mounted StorageYesYesYes
Illuminated GloveboxYesYesYes
Removable Hard Cargo CoverYesYesYes
Seatback Storage PocketsYesYesYes
Suspension
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Front Stabilizer BarYesYesYes
Independent Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock AbsorbersYesYesno
Independent Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers and sport Ride TypenonoYes
Semi-Independent Torsion Beam Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock AbsorbersYesYesno
Semi-Independent Torsion Beam Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers and sport Ride TypenonoYes
Transmission
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
6-Speed Electronically Controlled Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Tow/Haul/Snow ModeYesnoYes
6-Speed Manual Transmission With OverdrivenoYesno
Steptronic Manually Interactive Automatic TransmissionYesnoYes
Wheels & Tires
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Alloy Wheels Front 17-in. X 6.5-in. and Rear 17-in. X 6.5-in.nonoYes
Compact Spare TireYesYesYes
Front and Rear P185/65TR15 BSW All-Season TiresYesYesno
Front and Rear P205/45VR17 BSW Performance As TiresnonoYes
Inflatable Spare Tire KitYesYesYes
Interior Spare Tire Mounted Under Cargo FloorYesYesYes
Steel Wheels, Front 15-in. X 5.5-in. and Rear 15-in. X 5.5-in.YesYesno
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview MirrorsYesYesno
Dual Body Color Power Folding Power Adjustable Heated Signaling Exterior Rearview MirrorsnonoYes
Front and Rear Power Windows With Driver One-Touch Up and One-Touch DownYesnoYes
Front Illuminated Vanity MirrorsnonoYes
Front Vanity MirrorYesYesYes
Rear Window DefrosterYesYesYes
Rear Window Fixed Wiper/WasherYesYesYes
Tinted GlassYesYesYes
Variable Intermittent Windshield WipersYesYesYes
Standards and Options
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Air Conditioning StandardStandardStandard
Automatic Climate Control N/AN/AN/A
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter StandardStandardStandard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning StandardStandardStandard
Rear HVAC Ducts StandardStandardStandard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls Not listedNot listedNot listed
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Cassette Player Not listedNot listedNot listed
CD Changer Not listedNot listedNot listed
CD Player StandardStandardStandard
DVD Player Not listedNot listedNot listed
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/AN/AN/A
Navigational Aid N/AN/AOption
Radio StandardStandardStandard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories Not listedNot listedNot listed
Subwoofer StandardStandardStandard
Telematic Systems N/AN/AN/A
Exterior
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board Not listedNot listedNot listed
Bumper Step Up N/AN/AN/A
Front Air Dam N/AN/AN/A
Metallic Paint N/AN/AN/A
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/AN/AN/A
Power Trunk Lid Not listedNot listedNot listed
Rear Spoiler StandardStandardStandard
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection N/AN/AN/A
Splash or Mud Guards Not listedNot listedNot listed
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/AN/AN/A
Instrumentation
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Battery Gauge Not listedNot listedNot listed
Clock StandardStandardStandard
Compass Not listedNot listedNot listed
Cruise Control StandardNot listedStandard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/AN/AN/A
Gauges StandardStandardStandard
Inside Temperature Gauge Not listedNot listedNot listed
Intelligent Cruise Control N/AN/AN/A
Night Vision N/AN/AN/A
Oil Gauge Not listedNot listedNot listed
Outside Temperature Gauge StandardStandardStandard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Not listedNot listedNot listed
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls StandardNot listedStandard
Tachometer StandardStandardStandard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor StandardStandardStandard
Trip Computer StandardStandardStandard
Lighting
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Automatic Headlights OptionNot listedStandard
Cornering Lights Not listedNot listedNot listed
Daytime Running Lights Not listedNot listedNot listed
Fog Lights OptionNot listedStandard
Halogen Headlights StandardStandardStandard
Headlight Washers N/AN/AN/A
High Intensity Discharge Headlights N/AN/AN/A
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/AN/AN/A
Roof
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Power Sunroof/Moonroof N/AN/AOption
Removable/Convertible Top StandardStandardStandard
Sunroof/Moonroof N/AN/AOption
Tires and Wheels
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Alloy Wheels OptionNot listedStandard
Chrome Wheels Not listedNot listedNot listed
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/AN/AN/A
Full Size Spare Tire Not listedNot listedNot listed
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans StandardStandardStandard
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/AN/AN/A
Steel Wheels StandardStandardNot listed
Underbody Tire Carrier Not listedNot listedNot listed
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers
  Rio 5-doorRio 5-doorRio 5-door
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir N/AN/AN/A
Glass Rear Window on Convertible Not listedNot listedNot listed
Heated Exterior Mirror StandardStandardStandard
Heated Washer System N/AN/AN/A
Heated Windshield Glass N/AN/AN/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror OptionOptionOption
Interval Wipers StandardStandardStandard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/AN/AN/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror StandardStandardStandard
Power Backlight Window N/AN/AN/A
Rain Sensing Wipers N/AN/AN/A
Rear Wiper StandardStandardStandard
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/AN/AN/A
Tinted Glass StandardStandardStandard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/AN/AN/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/AN/AN/A
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