2006 NY Auto Show
The all-new Rio subcompact sedan and Rio5 five-door offer class-leading interior volume and six standard airbags, including full-length side-curtain airbags. The new Rio and Rio5 also feature distinctive styling with a longer wheelbase, a wider track and more horsepower than their predecessors for better handling, a smoother ride and improved performance.
The all-new Rio is available in three variations: Base and LX four-door sedan models as well as the Rio5 SX five-door.
A new 1.6-liter DOHC engine incorporates Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) to produce 110-horsepower and 107 lb.-ft. of torque. In addition to being more powerful, this new engine delivers 20-percent better fuel economy, including up to 38 mpg on the highway. As a result, the maximum range for the Rio jumps from less than 370 miles to more than 450 miles - an increase of almost 22-percent.
