Kia Rio

The first Generation Of Kia Rio DE Janeiro (known as "DC") offered customers a four-door sedan and a five-door station wagon. When it first went on sale, it was the worst seller in the United States. Although its styling and affordability are good, it is not popular with consumers because of its poor manufacturing quality and poor driving experience.

Wagon drivers are called different countries. In the United States, it\'s called "Rio DE Janeiro Cinco," in Canada, it\'s called the Rio RX-V, and in Chile, it\'s called the Rio Look. The saloon version was not sold in the UK, and the station wagon was called "Rio". In Greece, both versions are called "Rio DE Janeiro." In South Korea, it is the only generation to use the name "Rio DE Janeiro", as the name "pride" has been used since the second generation.

In the United States, the first Generation Of Rio DE Janeiro offered only one engine per year: a 96-horsepower (72-kilowatt) 1.5-liter DOHC I4 gasoline engine used in 2001 and 2002. Then another version appeared, the 1.6-liter DOHC four-cylinder rated 104 HP (78 kW) for the 2003 to 2005 models. All years are offered with an option of a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed F4A-EL automatic. A number of other countries, including the United Kingdom and most of continental Europe, offer a 1.3 litre (1343 cc) SOHC four cylinder/eight valve petrol, producing 75 HP (56 kW). The American version of the five-door features power steering and a tachometer, optional on the sedan. The European version of their pricing is not the same, standard equipment for all accessories. Other features are being offered in the Greek promotion, including leather seats and car alarms. In Europe, three different engines are available for different national markets.

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The domestic Korean version does not include a 1.6-litre version because of Korea\'s strict tax regime. Claimed higher output for the domestic version (JIS) at 84 PS(62 kW) for 1.3 and 108 PS DOHC 1.5(79 kW). For SOHC 1.5 95 PS (70 kW) claimed. The first generation hatchback is known in South Korea as the Rio RX-V.

Safety features include seat belts and the driver\'s airbag. ABS is an option for entry-level cars, but is installed by default in top-of-the-line models.

There\'s a version called Sports-PAC, which has an hood spoon, a tail fin, gold wheels and blue paint, all inspired by a Subaru Impreza WRX STi. Mechanically, the motion PAC is identical to the regular model except that the suspension is lowered.

In 2002, Rio DE Janeiro received a mild redesign that included engine upgrades, suspension, brakes and new exterior and interior styles. After a makeover in 2002, the whole series gained the nickname "SF Rio" in the domestic market, which means "science fiction" and "safety first".

In Europe, the completed Rio DE Janeiro has undergone changes in its exterior appearance and dynamic performance.

SAIPA, an Iranian company, began producing the revamped Rio DE Janeiro in 2005. The car was not equipped with ABS or airbags until 2012, when a version of the 1.5 liter engine produced 96 HP (72 kW) for 5500 RPM, and 135 N Pounds of torque for 4500 RPM.