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Kia is committed to offering Canadians vehicles that deliver a unique blend of

innovative styling, feature-rich attention to detail, and the quality that Canadians

demand – while redefining automotive value. Kia Canada is also pioneering “peace-of-

mind motoring” with our innovative Extra Care customer care package – the best

combined warranty and roadside assistance program in Canada. All backed by our

coast-to-coast network of dedicated dealers. We believe Canadians deserve no less.

99999 0330E03
Kia Canada Inc., 5875 Chedworth Way, Mississauga, ON L5R 3L9 • Toll-Free Number: 1-877-542-2886 • www.kia.ca
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GO YOU R OWN ROAD You’re clearly an individual with a mind of your own. smart solutions. Take the 2003 Rio and discover what Focused and fun-loving with a flair for life. Fun is a
Chances are that when the music starts you’re the thousands of Canadians already have. The Rio is the destination and Rio is the best way to get there.
first one out on the dance floor. You know exactly super subcompact that will forever change the way Stylish, yet substantial. Smart, yet shrewd. The 2003
what you want from life. Kia celebrates this you approach the road less travelled. Kia’s best- Rio – another example of why Kia has become
independent spirit by appealing to your needs with selling vehicle appeals to a different breed of driver. “the fastest-growing automaker in Canada”.*
*Based on 2001 industry annual sales growth figures.
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designed to virtually eliminate “shift shock”

is also available. Five doors mean more

ways to get you and your stuff where you

need to go. The Rio RX-V delivers. It’s small

REASON ENOUGH enough to fit your budget and yet still has

TO HIT THE ROAD passenger and cargo room comparable to

many larger vehicles – enough space

for your old hockey bag, snowboards or a

month’s worth of groceries. Every Rio RX-V

comes with a pile of standard features you

Some roads can wait. Others can’t. You just wouldn’t expect: air conditioning, alloy

have places to go and Rio gives you two wheels, AM/FM/CD stereo and more. And

options in getting there – the 4-door Rio if five doors is one too many, the Rio 4-door

sedan and the 5-door Rio RX-V sportwagon. sedan gets you where you need to be and

New for 2003, both models are equipped still offers more than a generous share of

with a 104 HP 1.6 L DOHC engine. standard features and space. It’s equipped

Combined with a slick-shifting 5-speed with an AM/FM/CD stereo, dual airbags,

manual transmission Rio delivers dynamic 14'' wheels, rear gas shocks and a new look

European-inspired performance. A quiet- front and rear. With Rio sedan and Rio RX-V,

shifting 4-speed automatic transmission, you can truly have it all.

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YOU GET OUT OF RIO WHAT

YOU PUT I NTO IT. AN D MORE .
You’ve got a lot going on. You need a car that can keep up. Rio is the

ultimate solution for busy lifestyles. You might buy it for its great fuel

economy or its sporty good looks, but its abundance of interior features and

its ability to carry an inordinate amount of your precious possessions will

Small on the outside, but big on safety, Rio has earned a 4-star collision safety
rating from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.* Safety quickly surprise you. You’ll thrill to both the 4-door Rio Sedan and the
features include: dual front airbags, steel side door beams to protect from side-
impact collisions, a rear side frame to protect from fuel tank deformation and 5-door Rio RX-V sportwagon as they take care of business.
explosion, and roof rails that create a high-strength safety cell to protect the cabin
from damage in the case of a rollover. We never stop thinking about your safety.
* U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 2002 model year testing.

You get smooth, seamless shifts from Rio’s available 4-speed automatic
transmission. It features state-of-the-art innovations like VFS (Variable Force You’ve never made tracks like these before. 14" tires grip the road with the help of
Solenoid) technology to virtually eliminate shift shock, noise and pulsations. independent MacPherson strut front suspension, semi-independent rear suspension,
4-corner coil springs and front and rear stabilizer bars. What that all adds up to is better
feel and more control of how your Rio deals with the curves and bumps in the road.

How Rio affects the environment is always top of mind. Rio already complies
Awesome fuel economy is no accident. Rio starts with a sleek, aerodynamic with tough California laws, effective in 2005, as a low emission vehicle. We
body design, which translates into lower air resistance for improved fuel use recyclable materials wherever possible in building the Rio; non-toxic
economy. In addition, a hi-tech engine management system ensures gases are used in its non-CFC air conditioning system; non-azide airbag
maximum combustion efficiency to improve fuel economy to the tune of inflators are used to prevent the escape of toxins; and Rio’s fuel tank is
8.9 L/100 km/31.7 mpg (city) and 6.6 L/100 km/42.8 mpg (highway).* designed to reduce emissions from gas fumes. We even apply an anti-
*Manual transmission bacterial compound to the steering wheel, shift knob and parking brake to
prevent the spread of germs and bacteria. Paint Rio a serious shade of green.
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mirrors and dual front airbags are all

included to keep you comfortable and

focused on the fun of driving. Air

SMART AN D
conditioning is standard on Rio LS and
SH REWD M EETS RX-V models. And what’s driving without

SMOOTH AN D some driving tunes? You can take your

music wherever you go with the standard

STYLISH
AM/FM/CD 4-speaker stereo. From the

location of the climate controls to right-

sized cupholders, Kia engineers have

You’re the boss around here. And no place worked to create the best driving

is that more apparent than in the driver’s environment possible. Plus, with loads of

seat of a 2003 Rio. First of all, your seat is storage space and lots of little cubbyholes

adjustable for both reach and lumbar to store your gear, Rio is ready to go when

support to put you in the optimum you are. Add standard keyless entry,

position for driver comfort. The array of power mirrors, central door locks and

gauges is intelligently laid out and easy to power windows on the Rio LS and RX-V

read, giving you instant feedback so you Convenience models and you have a

can pay attention to the road. Features like vehicle with a lot more features than you

an integrated centre console, dual remote expect, at a great price. Now that’s value.
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U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration.* This was a result of our
dedication to keeping you protected with
things like standard dual front, de-powered
airbags, steel side-impact bars in all
PLAYI NG IT SAFE 4 doors, and front seatbelt pretensioners.
Rio’s designers incorporated a crush impact
structure to both absorb and channel crash
forces around the passenger compartment.
Rio’s high tensile steel body structure
surrounds occupants and is reinforced where

The best way to survive an accident is it counts – by a rear side frame (for rear-end
to avoid it all together. So we made Rio collision protection), and roof rails (in case of
extremely agile. With rack and pinion rollover) to create a high strength safety cell.
steering, 14'' P175/65R14 all-season tires, Factory-installed child seat tether anchors
power assisted front disc brakes, and have been integrated into Rio’s design while
tuned suspension, Rio is equipped to help a “glow in the dark” interior emergency trunk
you steer clear of dangerous situations. release** and rear childproof locks help
Behind the wheel, you’ll gain some peace of ensure little ones remain out of harm’s way.
mind knowing that Rio recently scored a Which is exactly the way we want it, keeping
4-star rating for collision safety by the your every journey a safe and happy one.
* U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 2002 model year testing.
** Emergency trunk release not applicable to RX-V models.
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CARVI NG OUT A
KIA CON FI DENCE – I N WRITI NG 1999
LAN E OF OU R OWN
Sportage

At Kia we’re brimming with confidence about all our products. That’s why We’ve come a long way since our arrival in Canada three short years ago.
every Kia we sell includes the best customer care package in the industry –
the “5-5-5 Extra Care Warranty.” This outstanding coverage includes: We’ve built upon our heritage of being part of the eighth largest vehicle manufacturer

• 5-year/100,000 km – Comprehensive Warranty covering virtually the

in the world to become Canada’s fastest-growing car company. Our commitment to Sephia
entire vehicle.*
• 5-year/100,000 km – Powertrain Warranty covering the engine, transmission,
axles, differentials and driveshafts.* building vehicles that address distinct Canadian needs is exemplified by a lineup that
2000
• 5-year/100,000 km – Extra Care Roadside Assistance package that covers you in
case of mechanical breakdown, no matter where or when you find yourself in has grown from two models in 1999 to eight models today. Starting with the Sephia
need of help across North America, including such extras as emergency battery Rio
boosts, winching/extrication, tire change, gas delivery, lock-out service, trip compact sedan and Sportage compact SUV in 1999 and adding the subcompact Rio
interruption service – 24/7. *
in 2000, we established our reputation for creating well-built, well-equipped and
In addition, the Kia Extra Care Warranty package covers:
• 1-year/20,000 km – First-Year adjustments covering consumable items such
well-priced vehicles. The Sedona minivan was launched in 2001, but not before securing Rio RX-V
as bulbs, wiper blades, fuses, brake pads, etc.*
• 8-year/130,000 km – Major Emission Components that guarantees the catalyst 2001
the coveted “quadruple 5-Star” Safety Rating for both front and side driver and passenger
and control unit will be free from defects in materials or workmanship that would
cause it to fail to conform with government emission regulations.*
crash resistance.* 2001 also saw the addition of the mid-sized Magentis sedan, the
• 5-year/unlimited km – Anti-Perforation warranty on body sheet metal defects in
material/workmanship.* Spectra GSX
compact Spectra sedan, Spectra GSX sports hatch and the innovative Rio RX-V 5-door
Kia also recognizes that all the warranty coverage in the world means
nothing without the essential dealer network in place to support it. Kia’s sportwagon. This year’s launch of Sorento will bring style, capability and value to the
national dealer network is made up of over 140 locations across Canada –
from Victoria to St. John’s, Whitehorse to Windsor. No matter which road you mid-size SUV segment. The complete family lineup – Rio, Spectra, Magentis, Sedona,
Magentis
find yourself on in Canada – or anywhere in North America – you can rest 2002

easy knowing that Kia is wherever you need us to be. Your Kia dealer is Sportage and Sorento – has something to offer every driver searching for a unique blend
dedicated to ensuring complete “peace-of-mind” motoring with every Kia
sold. You have our word, our warranty and our coast-to-coast representation of style, fun to drive performance, an abundance of features and excellent value.

in place to add even more value to your already sound Kia investment.
Sedona

2003
The Best Warranty in the Business
*Some restrictions apply. For full information on our 5-5-5 Extra Care Warranty, call us at 1-877-542-2886 or visit us at www.kia.ca *U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Sorento
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FEATURE FOR FEATURE, NOBODY CAN TOUCH US FOR VALUE. WITH THE 4-DOOR RIO SEDAN AND THE 5-DOOR RIO RX-V, KIA HAS A RIO THAT MEETS YOUR
NEEDS, AND YOUR BUDGET. WE LEAVE OUR COMPETITORS ASKING, “HOW DO THEY DO IT?” YOU’LL JUST BE LEFT WITH A SATISFIED SMILE ON YOUR FACE.

COUNT ON KIA TO OFFER MORE STANDARD FEATURES THAN YOU MIGHT HAVE BELIEVED POSSIBLE –
S AND THEN GIVE YOU MORE. NO MATTER WHICH WAY YOU ADD THINGS UP THE VALUE SHINES THROUGH.
COMMON SPECIFICATIONS:

SAFETY BODY AND CHASSIS • Cloth headliner ENGINE DIMENSIONS FUEL SYSTEM
• Digital clock
• Dual airbags • Independent front suspension • Front door pockets Type 1.6 L DOHC, Wheelbase 2,410 mm/94.9 in. Fuel tank capacity 45 L
• Front seatbelt pretensioners • Semi-independent rear suspension • Glove box Iron block & aluminum head Exterior length 4,240 mm/166.9 in. Fuel requirements regular unleaded
FEATU RES • Height adjustable front seatbelts • Rack & pinion steering • Interior lamp Displacement 1,594 cc/97.3 cu. in. Exterior width 1,675 mm/65.9 in. Multi-port electronic fuel injection
• Emergency trunk release handle • Power assisted front disc/rear drum brakes • Cargo lamp Horsepower 104 HP @ 5,800 RPM Exterior height 1,440 mm/56.7 in.
• Height adjustable front seat headrests • 14” wheels with wheelcovers • Seat back pockets SPECI FICATIONS Torque 104 lb. ft. @ 4,700 RPM Ground clearance 152 mm/6.0 in. FUEL ECONOMY RIO (MANUAL)
• Childproof rear door locks • P175/65R14 all season tires • Tinted glass Compression ratio 10.0:01 Front head room 1,000 mm/39.4 in.
• 3 child seat safety anchors • Trip odometer Transmission Rear head room 955 mm/37.6 in. City 8.9 L/100 km/31.7 MPG
• 3 passenger assist grips INTERIOR • 12V power outlet (front) – Manual, 5-speed (standard except LS) Front leg room 1,086 mm/42.8 in. Highway 6.6 L/100 km/42.8 MPG
– Single dry plate clutch with cable control Rear leg room 831 mm/32.7 in. Combined 7.9 L/100 km/35.8 MPG
MECHANICAL • AM/FM/CD stereo EXTERIOR (standard except LS) Cargo volume 261 L/9.2 cu. ft.
• Full cloth seats – Clutch lock (standard except LS) (seats up) (S, RS, LS) FUEL ECONOMY RIO (AUTO)
• 1.6 L DOHC 4-cylinder engine, 104 HP • Driver seat lumbar support • Intermittent wipers – Automatic – 4-speed electronic, overdrive (standard on 702 L/24.8 cu. ft.
• 5-speed manual transmission • Dual vanity mirrors • Front & rear mudguards LS; optional on RS, RX-V, RX-V Convenience) (RX-V, RX-V Convenience) City 9.3 L/100 km/30.4 MPG
• Front & rear floor mats • Dual manual remote mirrors – Shift lock + key interlock system (standard on LS; Cargo volume 1,254 L/44.3 cu. ft. Highway 6.7 L/100 km/42.2 MPG
• Front seat cupholders • Daytime running lights optional on RS, RX-V, RX-V Convenience) (seats folded) (RX-V, RX-V Convenience) Combined 8.1 L/100 km/34.9 MPG
• Rear window defroster • Body-coloured grille Turning radius 4.7 m/15.4 ft.
RX-V/RX-V
• Centre console with storage compartment MECHANICAL CURB WEIGHT S/RS/LS
CONVENIENCE

Tires P175/65R14 Transmission:

RIO RS TAKES THE VALUE OF OUR S MODEL AND ADDS EVEN MORE COMFORT FEATURES YOU ’LL LOVE. LIKE TILT STEERING, MAP LAMPS, REMOTE TRUNK
RS RELEASE AND A DRIVER’S SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTER. PLUS, WE JAZZ UP YOUR RIO RS WITH BODY-COLOURED ACCENTS THAT MAKE IT LOOK EVEN HOTTER.
Drivetrain
Brakes
Front-wheel drive
Power assisted front ventilated
Manual
Automatic
1,090 kg/2,403 lb.
1,115 kg/2,458 lb.
1,110 kg/2,447 lb.
1,135 kg/2,502 lb.
BODY AND CHASSIS INTERIOR EXTERIOR discs/rear drums
Steering Rack and pinion (S),
• RPM-sensing power steering • Tilt steering column • Body-coloured door handles power rack and pinion
• Driver seat height adjuster • Body-coloured mirrors (RS, LS, RX-V, RX-V Convenience)
• Driver seat folding armrest • Body-coloured bodyside mouldings Suspension
• Map lamps with sunglass case • Variable intermittent wipers – Front independent MacPherson strut
• Remote trunk release – Rear semi-independent with rear gas shock absorbers
• Remote fuel door release *Optional equipment - air conditioning

COLOU RS COLOURS:
ON THE RIO LS WE TOP UP ALL THE COMFORT FEATURES OF RIO RS WITH FEATURES THAT MAKE THE LS A DREAM TO DRIVE. RIO’S LS PACKAGE INCLUDES A
LS SMOOTH-SHIFTING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND AIR CONDITIONING, NOT TO MENTION POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS AND MIRRORS, FOG LAMPS AND MORE.
RIO 4-DOOR INTERIOR COLOURS RIO 5-DOOR INTERIOR COLOURS
MECHANICAL INTERIOR EXTERIOR
Exterior Colours Grey Beige Exterior Colours Grey Beige
• 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission • Air conditioning • Power remote heated mirrors Canyon Red* ● Canyon Red* ●

• Power windows • Remote keyless entry Rally Blue* ● Rally Blue* ●

• Tachometer • Fog lamps Summer Rain* ● Summer Rain* ●

• Fade-out interior lamp Total Eclipse ● Total Eclipse ●

• Front seat tilting headrests Volcano Blast ● Volcano Blast ●

• Rear seat folding armrest Willow Green* ● Willow Green* ●

• Trunk net Mayan Gold ● Whistler White ●

*New Colours

RX-V GET EVERYTHING THE RIO RS OFFERS AND MORE. BUILT FOR HITTING THE HIGHWAY OR HITTING THE SLOPES RIO RX-V RULES. CONSIDER ITS SPORTY
EXTRAS INCLUDING 14” ALLOY WHEELS, A REAR HATCH WING SPOILER, TACHOMETER, AIR CONDITIONING AND MORE.
EXTERIOR COLOURS INTERIOR COLOURS

BODY AND CHASSIS INTERIOR EXTERIOR *4-DOOR ONLY

RIO
• 14” Alloy wheels • Air conditioning • Fog lamps
4-DOOR
• 60/40 split-folding rear seat • Rear hatch wing spoiler 5-DOOR
• Tachometer • Fixed intermittent rear wiper
• Retractable cargo area cover
*Note - remote trunk release and emergency trunk release CANYON RED RALLY BLUE SUMMER RAIN MAYAN GOLD* GREY
• 2 height adjustable rear headrests not applicable to RX-V models
• 12V rear cargo area power outlet **5-DOOR ONLY
• 4 assist grips

RX-V CONVENIENCE PACKAGE – JUST BECAUSE YOU WANT MORE SPACE DOESN’T MEAN YOU HAVE TO GIVE UP COMFORT. THE RIO RX-V
CONVENIENCE PACKAGE GIVES YOU POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS AND MIRRORS, KEYLESS ENTRY AND A WHOLE LOT MORE.
TOTAL ECLIPSE VOLCANO BLAST WILLOW GREEN WHISTLER WHITE** BEIGE
INTERIOR EXTERIOR

• Power windows • Fade-out interior lamp • Power heated mirrors

• Tilting front seat headrests • Trunk net • Remote keyless entry
• Roof rack (in lieu of rear hatch wing spoiler) Note – availability, specifications, materials and colours are subject to change without notice. Products may not be exactly as shown. Some models shown include dealer installed KIA accessories. Information in this brochure is believed to be accurate at time of printing.
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Kia is committed to offering Canadians vehicles that deliver a unique blend of

innovative styling, feature-rich attention to detail, and the quality that Canadians

demand – while redefining automotive value. Kia Canada is also pioneering “peace-of-

mind motoring” with our innovative Extra Care customer care package – the best

combined warranty and roadside assistance program in Canada. All backed by our

coast-to-coast network of dedicated dealers. We believe Canadians deserve no less.

99999 0330E03
Kia Canada Inc., 5875 Chedworth Way, Mississauga, ON L5R 3L9 • Toll-Free Number: 1-877-542-2886 • www.kia.ca