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2012 Rio 5 vs 2012 Accent Hatchback
« Reply #80 on: July 13, 2011, 09:43:53 am »
These two models contain the same engine and drivetrain and have similar size interiors and the same wheelbase, but that's where it ends.  Notice some class leading features in the Rio.  Hard to make final judgement till we get the MSRP for the Rio, which hopefully will be in the next few weeks.

Models: 
Rio – LX, LX+, LX ECO; EX, EX+, EX Luxury (prices n/a)
Accent – L ($13,599), GL ($15,399), GLS ($17,199)

Rio advantages: (bold not available on Accent)

- 15” wheels standard (vs 14” L, GL)
- alloys available in 15” LX-E, 16” EX and 17” EX-L (vs 16” GLS)
- electric assist power steering (vs MDPS)
- heated and powers mirrors standard (vs std on GL, GLS)
- turn signals in door mirrors standard on EX series (vs GLS)
- power folder mirrors std on EX-L (n/a on Accent)
- fog lights std on LX+ (vs GLS)
- automatic headlights std EX series (n/a on Accent)
- rain sensing windshield std on EX-L (n/a on Accent)
- twin-tip exhaust std on EX-L (n/a on Accent)
- power moonroof std on EX series (vs GLS)
- heated seats std on LX+ and EX series (vs GLS)
- heated steering wheel std on EX-L (n/a on Accent)
- leather seats std on EX-L (n/a on Accent)
- centre console armrest standard (GL, GLS)
- manual a/c std on LX+ and EX series (vs GL, GLS)
- auto climate control standard on EX-L (n/a on Accent)
- cruise control std on LX+ and EX series (vs GL, GLS)
- ISG – idle stop and Go system std LX ECO (n/a on Accent)
- push button ignition with smart key std EX-L (n/a on Accent)
- steering wheel audio control standard (vs GL, GLS)
- satellite radio standard (vs GLS)
- Bluetooth hands free std LX+ and EX series (vs GLS)
- UVO infotainment opt EX, std EX-L (n/a on Accent)
- rear view camera opt EX, std EX-L (n/a on Accent)
- telescopic steering std on EX series (n/a on Accent)
- dual illuminated visor mirrors standard (n/a on Accent)
- cooling glove box std on EX-L (n/a on Accent)
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Re: 2012 Rio - next generation
« Reply #81 on: July 13, 2011, 10:10:56 am »
I find it hard to believe that those "high end" features are now available on an "economy", sub-compact vehicle. These vehicles are no longer economy cars (in their high end trims anyway).   
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Re: 2012 Rio - next generation
« Reply #82 on: July 13, 2011, 10:22:14 am »
Conwelpic, thanks for posting all this, it will really help people as its difficult to accurately wade through all the details and determine value for money (not counting unknown future values as used cars). The above comparison could perhaps be expanded upon and reposted once all the prices are known. 
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Re: 2012 Rio - next generation
« Reply #83 on: July 14, 2011, 10:54:39 am »
Quote from: dougjp on July 13, 2011, 10:22:14 am
Conwelpic, thanks for posting all this, it will really help people as its difficult to accurately wade through all the details and determine value for money (not counting unknown future values as used cars). The above comparison could perhaps be expanded upon and reposted once all the prices are known. 

I am compiling spreadsheet comparisons, but as of the moment most have not posted 2012 info on their websites for me to fill it out, so I have a mix of 2011 and 2012 models.

However, in the meantime I've compiled all the features of the 2012 Rio 5 onto one page in a spreadsheet format, so it makes it much easier to compare features and also you can print it off.  It maybe sometime before Kia Canada puts this info on their site.  Hope it helps.
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Re: 2012 Rio - next generation
« Reply #84 on: July 14, 2011, 08:47:14 pm »
That's crazy how much [beep] they put into a subcompact nowadays. Who needs their gloves cooled?  ;D

p.s. It'd be nice if some car makers stopped calling vinyl seats "leather"
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MSRP for the Canadian 2012 Rio 5
« Reply #85 on: July 29, 2011, 03:59:25 pm »
LX MT - $14,095
LX AT - $15,395
LX+ MT - $15,395
LX+AT - $16,895
LX ECO AT - $17,695

EX MT - $16,995
EX MT w/UVO - $17,495
EX AT - $18,295
EX AT w/UVO - $18,795
EX Luxury AT - $20,795

that's the same base price as the 2011 model, the LX auto is just $100 more than the 2011 model.
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Re: 2012 Rio - next generation
« Reply #86 on: July 30, 2011, 11:43:02 am »
here is the updated one page summary sheet I posted earlier, now including the MSRP for ease of comparison and printing.
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Re: 2012 Rio - next generation
« Reply #87 on: July 31, 2011, 06:34:54 am »
Man o man Kia/Hyundai is on a roll, they're unstopable.  Every single offering they put out looks great.
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2012 Rio 5 vs 2012 Accent hatchback
« Reply #88 on: July 31, 2011, 11:30:42 am »
as these both have the same engine and same transmission, besides the obvious styling differences inside and out, how do they stack up with features for the dollar.  Here is what I've found but don't guarantee its 100% accurate  ;D

2012 Rio 5 LX ($14,095) vs 2012 Accent L ($13,599)

What do you get for the extra $496 in the Rio?

15” steel wheels with full wheel covers (vs 14” on Accent)
power windows (GL on Accent)
steering wheel audio controls (GL on Accent)
sunglass holder (GL on Accent)
illuminated vanity mirrors (n/a on Accent)
power heated sideview mirrors (GL on Accent)
satellite radio (GLS on Accent)
front and rear mud flaps (dealer option on Accent)

2012 Rio 5 LX+ ($15,595) vs 2012 Accent GL ($15,399)

What do you get for the extra $196 in the Rio?

15” steel wheels with covers (vs 14” on Accent)
satellite radio (GLS on Accent)
fog lamps (GLS on Accent)
heated front seats (GLS on Accent)
Bluetooth hands-free (GLS on Accent)
front and rear mud flaps (dealer option on Accent)

2012 Rio 5 EX ($16,995) vs 2012 Accent GLS ($17,199)

What do you get for $204 less in the Rio?

power folding sideview mirrors (n/a on Accent)
telescopic steering (n/a on Accent)

also available Rio EX at $17,495 (at $296 more than the GLS)

UVO audio infotainment (n/a on Accent)
rearview camera (n/a on Accent)
auto headlights (n/a on Accent)


2012 Rio 5 EX Luxury AT ($20,795) vs 2012 Accent GLS AT ($18,399)

What do you get for $2,396 extra in the Rio?

17” alloys
larger brakes
sport-tune suspension
twin-tip muffler
smart key
push button ignition
heated steering wheel
supervision cluster
cooling glove box
luggage net and tray
leather seats
alloy sport pedals
fully automatic climate control
rain-sensing windshield
UVO audio infotainment
rearview camera
projection headlights
LED positioning lights
LED taillights
UV-reducing solar glass
power folding sideview mirrors
telescopic steering
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Re: 2012 Rio - next generation
« Reply #89 on: August 15, 2011, 11:20:00 pm »
added to the Kia Canada website

http://www.kia.ca/Rio/English/flash/index.html
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Re: 2012 Rio - next generation
« Reply #90 on: August 16, 2011, 07:03:26 am »
Wow! Another home rum for Hyundai-Kia! No wonder it is now Toyota who has to deeply discount their cars to move them.
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Re: 2012 Rio - next generation
« Reply #91 on: August 16, 2011, 11:02:10 am »
 ??? ::)  " home rum"...so thats how they pirate sails! ;) from Hyundai...........aaargh me Mateys have keelhauled my SOUL..... :P
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Re: 2012 Rio - next generation
« Reply #92 on: August 29, 2011, 06:26:54 pm »
Hello,

I'm new so I can't post a link. On youtube there is a video from "mediaservicetv" on the Kia Rio

If you search with "159vaOTsi" it's work.
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Re: 2012 Rio - next generation
« Reply #93 on: August 29, 2011, 06:36:16 pm »
In the case of the Rio - as with the Sportage, I think Kia has a decisive styling win over its Hyundai counterparts.

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Re: 2012 Rio - next generation
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Re: 2012 Rio - next generation
« Reply #95 on: October 28, 2011, 08:58:03 am »
full specs, details and pricing now on the Kia Canada website

http://www.kia.ca/pages/showroom/Overview.aspx?model=Rio 5-door
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« Reply #96 on: October 28, 2011, 10:46:32 am »
The new Accent, which I believe has the same engine, did fairly well in Consumer Reports real world mileage tests. I believe it got (in miles per US gallon) 23 city/45 highway. Much closer to the published numbers than the Elantra (20/38).

Another indication of how unreliable the government numbers are for comparison purposes. I believe both the ELantra and Accent are rated at 4.9 liters/100 km highway. The CR tests translate to 5.23 for the Accent and 6.19 for the ELantra.

Accent is right up there with the Fiesta. I expect the Rio will do well also.
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