The subcompact 2011 Kia Rio, along with its hatchback variant Rio5, continues to be centered in the marketplace as an inexpensive economy car. Placed in the lowest price of the Kia Rio lineup, the base sedan model is fitted with standard MP3-compatible audio system featuring Sirius satellite radio. Also included on the 2011 Kia Rio Base is safety technology including 6 airbags and tire pressure monitoring. Providing a deeper assortment of vehicle equipment is the LX and SX models found on either the 2011 Kia Rio or Rio5. Air conditioning and four-wheel anti-lock brakes are added onto the Rio LX trim while SX models provides standard power window as well as remote keyless entry. The 2011 Kia Rio continues to use an economy car-focused 1.6 liter inline-4 engine. Producing only 110 horsepower, the engine can be combined with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission in order to achieve impressive fuel mileage. The 2011 Kia Rio fitted with a 5-speed manual obtains 28 miles city and 34 highway per gallon of gasoline. The 2011 Rio using the automatic transmission suffers a single mile drop in city range but sports a surprising 36 miles per gallon in highway driving. Though an entry-level vehicle, the 2011 Kia Rio offers a factory assurance through a 5-year/60,000 mile limited warranty.

Review 2011 Kia Rio prices by model/trim level

4dr Sdn Base - MSRP $12,295

4dr Sdn LX - MSRP $14,995

4dr Sdn SX - MSRP $16,095

5dr HB Rio5 LX - MSRP $15,095

5dr HB Rio5 SX - MSRP $16,395