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Old 01-15-2005, 08:52 AM
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rear discs and alloy wheels are pretty upscale.
Old 01-15-2005, 10:58 AM
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It is better looking than Toyota Echo.
Old 01-16-2005, 11:36 AM
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For what it is, it's not bad looking.
Old 01-17-2005, 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
There's a hatch version of the Spectra called the Spectra5, kinda like how Mazda used to have a Protege5.

There's a sort of mini-wagon version of the current Rio called the Rio Cinco but that was introduced after the Rio itself. Perhaps there will be a new Rio Cinco at some point in the future?
A local rag has a pic of something called a Kia Rio Sport Concept. It is a 4 dr hatch. Front looks like the front of the sedan here. I think it is this car from Paris:

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_sh...411_kia_sport/
Old 03-18-2005, 07:48 AM
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Turns out that concept was based on the new Rio5 hatchback.

Old 03-19-2005, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
Turns out that concept was based on the new Rio5 hatchback.
the hatch is pretty hot

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Old 09-08-2005, 05:24 AM
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...cleId=107123#5

110-hp, 1.6-liter inline four
32 city/35 highway manual
29 city/38 highway automatic


:lmao: It has 40 less horsepower than the Civic and gets worse MPG...way to suck, Kia.
Old 09-08-2005, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 98CoupeV6

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...cleId=107123#5

110-hp, 1.6-liter inline four
32 city/35 highway manual
29 city/38 highway automatic


:lmao: It has 40 less horsepower than the Civic and gets worse MPG...way to suck, Kia.
Since when does the Civic make 150HP? Oh, and the price difference between the two will be enough for you to cover the gas difference for probably the life of the car.

How long has Honda been around? This 1.6L is similar spec'ed to the current Civic w/ 1.6L, so I don't why you're bagging on they. They obviously getting much better in such a short time. You can be an instant winner in everything right away.
Old 09-08-2005, 07:16 AM
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I like it. The excessive black plastic is probably because its a grocery getter that is going to be beat on by dings from doors swinging open or middle aged women in their cells who cant drive. Thus plastic panels help protect the car. I like it.
Old 09-08-2005, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by asianautica
Since when does the Civic make 150HP? Oh, and the price difference between the two will be enough for you to cover the gas difference for probably the life of the car.

How long has Honda been around? This 1.6L is similar spec'ed to the current Civic w/ 1.6L, so I don't why you're bagging on they. They obviously getting much better in such a short time. You can be an instant winner in everything right away.
The 5 is right next to the 4, my sincerest apologies go to you.

I find it amusing that their weak ass little motor only gets 38MPG. I don't know why this offends you so much but I'm also sorry for that.

Hyundai was established and starting producing vehicles in 1974 (although Hyundai has been around since 1946 in some capacity designing engines, which is exactly the same time that Honda started). Honda made its first automobile in 1962. Get over it.



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