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#277 of 605 Hatchbacks by allfiredup Dec 12, 2005 (8:32 pm)
American attitudes toward hatchbacks are interesting. I've been to London several times and there are tons of mid-size hatches over there. They definitely value utility over all else.   When I started my car shopping, I was looking for a 4-door sedan. My favorites were the Honda Civic and Mazda3. As it turned out, I couldn't find a 3 4-door in the color I wanted with the equipment I wanted. I did find the color and specs in the 5-door, though. I'm getting it this week.   To get back on topic, Kia really has done well with their 5-door/wagons. The Rio5 and Spectra5 are stunning, especially given the price. Hopefully we'll start to see more hatchbacks in the U.S. They really do make a lot more sense. Especially if you think of them as tiny SUVs with much better gas mileage.
#278 of 605 The gas mileage is by iluvmysephia1 Dec 13, 2005 (2:02 pm)
what is pulling me towards getting the '06 Kia Rio5. That and the simple fact that I'm hooked on it's body style. Very well done, Kia.   I would love to go ghost town exploring here in Idaho in the spring and summer of '06 and the Rio5, with it's CVVT engine working for me, would give me the gas mileage I want. I go by the lone '06 Kia Rio5 on the local Kia dealer's lot every morning after getting off work on the night shift to admire the Rio5's angular, small and muscular look. Really starting to dig it. Replies to this message: spectraman (Dec 13, 2005 8:16 pm)
#279 of 605 Re: The gas mileage is [iluvmysephia1] by spectraman Dec 13, 2005 (8:16 pm)
Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Dec 13, 2005 2:02 pm) Iluv said:   "I go by the lone '06 Kia Rio5 on the local Kia dealer's lot every morning after getting off work on the night shift to admire the Rio5's angular, small and muscular look. Really starting to dig it."   set rodneydangerfield_mode on ;   Hey....maybe you two oughta get a room!!     set rodneydangerfield_mode off ;   Just kidding....   -SM
#280 of 605 No problem... by iluvmysephia1 Dec 14, 2005 (7:59 pm)
spectraman. It's just that it suddenly occurred to me that this car is the one that would do the best job for us other than the '01 Kia Sportage 4x4.   I'll tell ya what, our Sportage 4x4 is perfect for eastern Idaho's snowy winters. It has helped me on at least one occasion get cleared of the snow and ice. It has good factory clearance and seems to invite snow play. We may just hold onto it and quit looking the other direction.   Maybe the grass isn't greener in Rio5 pastures, eh?
#281 of 605 Shown as concept by carlovermda Dec 16, 2005 (2:18 pm)
Below is a link to a fabulous newly discovered website. Essentially here is the Rio5 being shown in concept form back at the 2004 Paris autoshow. It is funny how I remember seeing the pics last year but just occurred when looking at this site that this is pre-production Rio5. Only if that engine could have made it to production.   http://www.globalautoindex.com/news.plt?no=937#
#282 of 605 carlovermda... by iluvmysephia1 Dec 16, 2005 (2:52 pm)
yep, that's the one. Thank you for providing that link. That is definitely the car, it has those swirling crystalline taillights and that several-dimensional headlamp cluster in front.    Kia must've gotten some good feedback from people at the autoshows about the concept because they've produced a production model of it for 2006, as promised.
#283 of 605 Here's an encouraging word about by iluvmysephia1 Dec 19, 2005 (11:36 am)
the 2006 Kia Rio5's manual shifter, which I will most definitely want in mine.   http://www.autobytel.com/content/shared/articles/templates/index.cfm/article_id_- - int/754   The article mentions that drivers will "want the 5-speed manual that features a light-effort clutch pedal and slick shifting..."
#284 of 605 Kia Rio Named Most Improved New Car for 2006 by Autobytel by spectraman Dec 19, 2005 (2:38 pm)
Kia Rio Named Most Improved New Car for 2006 by Autobytel   The 2006 Kia Rio today received the Autobytel "Editors' Choice Award for Most Improved New Car."   http://www.automotive.com/features/90/auto-news/17294/index.html   -SM Replies to this message: backy (Dec 19, 2005 4:12 pm) chuck1959 (Dec 19, 2005 4:57 pm) allfiredup (Dec 31, 2005 11:45 pm) allfiredup (Dec 31, 2005 11:49 pm)
#285 of 605 Re: Kia Rio Named Most Improved New Car for 2006 by Autobytel [spectraman] by backy Dec 19, 2005 (4:12 pm)
Replying to: spectraman (Dec 19, 2005 2:38 pm) Well, when you are coming from as far back as the Rio did, it's a no-brainer award.   Think about it... with the Neon outta here and the Rio redesigned, are there really any bad cars out there?
#286 of 605 Re: Kia Rio Named Most Improved New Car for 2006 by Autobytel [spectraman] by chuck1959 Dec 19, 2005 (4:57 pm)
Replying to: spectraman (Dec 19, 2005 2:38 pm) I for one am not surprised. I have a 2002 (actually I bought it for my mother) and 2004 Kia Rio Cincos, I couldn't believe what a difference 2 years made! I was set to trade for a 2006 but alas they went hatchback! I so much prefered the station wagon look. Oh well it looks like Kia has another winner under it's belt. Way to go Kia!!!   By the way where can I go to find the production/sales figures for my Kias? Replies to this message: allfiredup (Dec 31, 2005 11:45 pm) allfiredup (Dec 31, 2005 11:49 pm)

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