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Model Lineup

The 2008 Kia Rio comes in sedan and hatchback versions, in LX and SX trim.

Rio sedan ($10,890) comes with a manual transmission, wind-up windows, and manual door locks. Tires are 175/70R14 on 14-inch steel rims. There's no radio or air conditioning, not even power steering. It comes with a sporty mesh fabric on the seats, an eight-way adjustable driver's seat with a fold-down armrest, tachometer, rear defroster, dual 12V power outlets and a convenient shopping bag hook on the back of the front passenger seat. Carpeted floor mats ($85) and a rear spoiler ($300) are the only options.

Rio LX sedan ($12,815) and Rio5 LX hatchback ($12,915) add air conditioning, power steering, AM/FM/CD audio system with four speakers and auxiliary input, tilt steering column, and 60/40-split folding rear seat. Tires upgrade to 185/65R14 with full wheel covers. LX comes standard with the manual gearbox; a four-speed automatic transmission is optional ($850). A Power Package ($600) includes power windows, power door locks with keyless remote, power heated outside mirrors, and tweeter speakers. Four-wheel antilock brakes are optional ($400).

Rio SX sedan ($13,615) and Rio5 SX hatchback ($13,870) upgrade to 195/55R15 tires on 15-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, upgraded cloth seat inserts, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, metal-finish interior trim, metal pedals, and a spoiler. Optional are 16-inch wheels with 205/45R16 tires ($200). Otherwise SX models offer the same list of options as the LX.

Safety features for all models include front seatbelt pre-tensioners along with six airbags: dual frontal, front seat side-impact and full-coverage side-impact curtain. ABS is optional.