What Makes the Kia Rio So Popular?

The 2009 Kia Rio just hit the Alberta market and brings with it style and power like never before. Kia, an auto manufacturer known for creating affordable cars that last, offers a shocking 10 year, 100,0000 mile warranty on its Rio - making it one of the most long-lasting and beneficial warranties of any manufacturer on the market! Here's what you can expect from the 2009 Kia Rio:

Extra space

The Kia Rio brings more roominess than ever before, including seating for 5 with plenty of leg room and storage space to make travelling comfortable - whether it's near or far.

Power

The new Rio has 110 horsepower behind it, making it faster and more powerful than many other small sedans on the market. Plus, despite its powerful engine, it delivers 35 miles to the gallon on the highway. With that kind of mileage and comfort, you can drive to your heart's content.

Affordability

Kia is known to provide cars at economic rates. Because of the warranty and gas mileage, you know that when you purchase a Kia, you are not only purchasing a car that will last, but also one that will save you money at the pump every week.

Safety

Kia has a 6 airbag safety feature standard on every car. Plus, the car comes complete with airbag and seatbelt latch sensors, anti-lock brakes, 3-point seat belts throughout the car, dual front airbags, curtain airbags, fog lights, and 24 hours roadside assistance. You'll never have to wonder about your tires either with the 24 hour tire monitoring system.

The 2009 Kia Rio is not only one of the safest cars in its class, but it proves that driving a small sedan doesn't have to be uncomfortable. With enough leg room for all occupants and gas mileage to get to where you're going cheaper, you'll love taking the Rio with you on all of your trips!

By Don MacCallum

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Mazda 5 vs. Kia Rondo - Which is Which?

The two vehicles are stunningly similar. However, they are different right down to the sharp-edged flashing on the glove box door. Seating constitutes the most visible similarity, wherein the Mazda5 has six in a 2+2+2 configuration, while the middle row of Kia has a seventh spot.

Both cars also yield huge flexibility as well as cargo capacity. However, Kia’s headrests in the second row have to be removed first when the middle and third rows flat need to be folded. As regards the cars’ cargo-carrying capacity, Mazda Motor and Kia Motor used different ways to compute the available relative space.

When the third row is moved down, the space produced is almost four times the original. When the centre row is flat, the Rondo is made available up to 73.4 cubic feet. Visually, the Mazda 5 has almost the same space as the Rondo, but its overall height may be slighted affected by its roofline.

As far as accommodations are concerned, both cars have a close fight. Kia has considerably more legroom, knee room and headroom spaces in the third row. The Mazda 5 also has a hard plastic trim piece on the headroom. However, this car has seats that are higher off the floor (270 millimetres compared to the Kia's 230 mm), which makes it quite more comfortable than the other car.

On both cars’ second row, seats are comfortable and can be moved back and forth. When the third row is vacant, the back seat can be moved and the middle-row seats can be pulled forward, which means more stretch-out space.

While the Mazda has few nice touches like a storage bin under the left middle seat and a handy tray/net under the right, Kia counters those with functional roof rails.

Up front, there are minimal differences between the two. The cars’ driving positions are good, visibility is also good (both feature triangular windows at the A-pillar that reduces what would be a bad blind spot) and the entire layouts are logically conceptualized. Both have air conditioning (a $1,100 option on the Mazda5), great audio packages and power locks, windows, mirrors and sunroofs. The only noticeable difference is the manual adjustment for Mazda’s cloth seats and the power adjusters for the Kia's heated leather buckets.

The doors also depict differences. The Rondo comes with four conventionally hinged doors while Mazda 5 is available with sliding rear doors. Therefore, the Mazda is easier to load when one is parked in a tight area. The sliding doors deter access to the third row on the down side due to the eating of the leading edge into the way of entry.

By Kraig Johanssen