questions on new Kia RIO

• benhur80

  24 Nov 05, 19:52

  Hi guys,
  
  does the new Kia RIO has 2airbags?any safety features?
  
  any answer is deeply appreciate.
• benhur80

  24 Nov 05, 20:08

  coz,some say dun have,
  
  but the internet website at http://www.kia-rio.com/ says that the kia rio has even 6 airbags.....amazing....
  
  so,have or dun have...who has the answer?
• 1969

  24 Nov 05, 20:52

  Originally posted by benhur80:

  Hi guys,
  
  does the new Kia RIO has 2airbags?any safety features?
  
  any answer is deeply appreciate.

  Hi benhur80. I think I recall the SE told me only driver side have airbags. That the reason my OC din consider it.
  
  c'est la vie.
• alberteinstein

  24 Nov 05, 22:48

  there are no airbags. those models with airbags are not sold in singapore.
  Taxis also got no airbags, but ppl are taking them also. Trucks, lorries, pickups, kangoos all also got no airbags.
  Personally, i felt that airbags are redundant. Just drive safely will do.
• alberteinstein

  24 Nov 05, 22:50

  btw, motorcycles also got no airbags, and i m riding one. That's why i felt strongly that airbags are redundant. Got 4 metal walls to protect is already a luxury for me...
• benhur80

  27 Nov 05, 20:13

  btw,guys
  
  any1 been to e showrm?
  
  how much r they selling for 1.4 and 1.6 new RiO manual?
• alberteinstein

  27 Nov 05, 22:17

  Originally posted by benhur80:

  btw,guys
  
  any1 been to e showrm?
  
  how much r they selling for 1.4 and 1.6 new RiO manual?

  check newspaper. I think 1.4 is selling abt 43999 while 1.6 is 2k more. Go to the show room and see how. PM me if you want to go down. I can ask my SE to service you. His service is good. I got my car in 3weeks after booking.
• benhur80

  27 Nov 05, 22:30

  so,hows your new ride?
  
  is e engine sluggish like what others said about?
  
  
• alberteinstein

  28 Nov 05, 13:56

  Originally posted by benhur80:

  so,hows your new ride?
  
  is e engine sluggish like what others said about?
  
  

  the pickup is slow. However, the engine is very quiet. Gear change is smooth also(manual). Very little vibration felt at traffic junction. For low price, I think this is the best car you can get. I tried verna auto, but din like the ride. The rensposiveness of this rio is good. Of course, dun compare with mazda2, which is my true love, hahaha....
• WiNtEr'SkiLL

  28 Nov 05, 13:57

  
• muchie

  28 Nov 05, 17:58

  the pickup is slow. However, the engine is very quiet. Gear change is smooth also(manual). Very little vibration felt at traffic junction. For low price, I think this is the best car you can get. I tried verna auto, but din like the ride. The rensposiveness of this rio is good. Of course, dun compare with mazda2, which is my true love, hahaha....

  How is the FC of yr Rio? I am interested in getting an auto one. I wonder if the new Rio will have a high FC.
  
  Are there any known problems with the new Rio? Thanks!
• alberteinstein

  28 Nov 05, 22:17

  the FC is average at abt 12-13km/lit. My mileage is currently at 4500km, so i expect it will improve further(it was only 12km/lit when i got it, but now is more towards 13km/lit).
  auto should fare slightly worse and i heard it is at abt 10-11km/lit. No problem with my car so far. Very satisfied with it. If you want to buy, dun change to leather seat. The fabric is good enough. Change to sports rim instead. Nicer...