2012 Kia Rio Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	2012 -
Price :	MSRP: $13,300-17,700 Invoice: $13,045-16,850
MPG City :	30
MPG Highway :	40
Introduced At :	2011 New York International Auto Show

Performance

Top Speed :	181 km/h \| 112.492 mph

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1600 cc \| 97.6 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	138 HP (101.568 KW)
Torque :	123 Ft-Lbs (167 NM)
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Inline 4 \| Gamma
Displacement :	1396 cc \| 85.2 cu in. \| 1.4 L.
Power :	108 HP (79.127 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	100 Ft-Lbs (136 NM) @ 4200 RPM
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 Automatic

Handling

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V652000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Consequence	An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy	Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. The first owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Kia will continue a phased mailing as the remedy becomes available for different makes and model vehicles. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2012 Averages

Avg. Home :	$263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.55
Total Car Production :	10,335,765

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Q: How fast is the 2012 Kia Rio? A: The 2012 Kia Rio has a top speed of 181 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Kia Rio? A: The 2012 Kia Rio has a wheelbase size of 101.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2012 Kia Rio? A: The 2012 Kia Rio has a length of 171.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2012 Kia Rio? A: The 2012 Kia Rio has a width of 67.70 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Kia Rio have?A: The 2012 Kia Rio has 40.00 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Kia Rio have?A: The 2012 Kia Rio has legroom of 43.90 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Kia Rio? A: The 2012 Kia Rio was a Hatchback Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2012 Kia Rio cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Kia Rio had an MSRP of $13,300 - $$17,700 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2012 Kia Rio have? A: The 2012 Kia Rio had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 138 HP (101.568 KW) and 123 Ft-Lbs (167 NM)

Inline 4 (1396 cc | 85.2 cu in. | 1.4 L.) with 108 HP (79.127 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 100 Ft-Lbs (136 NM) @ 4200 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Kia Rio have? A: The 2012 Kia Rio had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic.