Seating
The Rio can accommodate five passengers, but reviewers recommend that you limit it to four since the rear seat can be a squeeze for adults. The front seats may also be a tight fit for taller adults, who will have a difficult time finding a comfortable driving position -- especially with limited seat adjustments and no telescopic steering wheel.
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Automatic transaxle
Automatic transaxle operation
All normal forward driving is done
with the shift lever in the D (Drive)
position.
To move the shift lever from the P
(Park) position, the brake pedal must
be d ...
Stop and Go available for two engines
By the end of 2010, Kia will be offering its fuel-stretching ISG (Intelligent
Stop and Go) system as an option on both the 1.7 diesel and 1.6 GDI engine. ISG
automatically switches the engine off ...
THE VERDICT
Just a few years ago, the Kia Optima would have been a genuine competitor to
the American sedans in the family car category. Unfortunately for Kia, companies
like Ford and General Motors have made ...