Kia has more or less completely remade itself over the past five years. The quality of vehicles in addition to their looks has gained the Korean brand some popularity. Currently, the 2012 Kia Rio is breaking the boundaries of "B-Class" style in a big way.  Revealed at the 2011 Geneva Show, the new Kia  has a presence that commands attention and has pleased the crowds. The Weekly Driver says, ". . .[T]he 2012 Kia Rio redefines the top level of entry level cars. Several prominent automotive sites have mentioned it as a contender for car-of-the-year honors. It's hard to disagree."¹ We at Peters Kia of Nashua are certainly not going to disagree either.

The new Rio comes equipped with some stellar features, including:  retractable electric side mirrors, attractive sports wheels, small front corner windows, a sport-tuned suspension, twin chrome exhausts, LED accents, and a rear window defogger and wiper. Safety was also a priority when they incorporated six airbags and antilock breaks.  Additionally, the warranty package can make your wallets feel safe as well. The Rio is available in four- and five- door models, and has three trim styles available: the base LX, the midlevel EX, and the top SX trim. For the top of the line trim, the MSRP come in at under 20k, a great deal for a vehicle that gets 27 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. (The 5-door version gets 30 and 40, respectively). Other standard safety features include hill Start Assist Control, Electronic Stability and Vehicle Stability Control systems, and four-wheel ABS brakes for all models.

The 2012 Kia Rio is currently available at Peters Kia of Nashua in several variations. Stop by 300 Amherst Street Nashua, NH 03063 and see what fans are calling "an impressive econobox, one that shines is against its competitors."² We look forward to meeting you soon!

Sources:

- ¹ http://www.theweeklydriver.com/kia-rio-2012-refining-the-top-the-line-entry-level-car/
- ² http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/drives/2012-kia-rio-5-door