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08/17/11
ID: 3817
ALL-NEW 2012 KIA RIO 5-DOOR AND RIO SEDAN
With class-leading horsepower and fuel economy of up to 40 miles per gallon, the all-new 2012 Rio 5-door hatchback and Rio sedan will soon join the Kia Motors America (KMA) lineup and offer style and environmentally conscious consumers eye-catching design, impressive fuel efficiency, cutting edge technology and fun-to-drive performance. Unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and 2011 New York International Auto Show, respectively, the sub-compacts are the latest introduction in Kia's aggressive transformation, which has resulted in record sales and market share growth since the launch of the Soul in 2009.
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09/26/11
ID: 3833
ALL-NEW 2012 KIA RIO 5-DOOR AND RIO SEDAN
With class-leading horsepower and fuel economy of up to 40 miles per gallon (mpg), the all-new 2012 Rio 5-door hatchback and Rio sedan will soon join the Kia Motors America (KMA) lineup and offer style- and environmentally conscious consumers eye-catching design, impressive fuel efficiency, cutting-edge technology and fun-to-drive performance. Unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and 2011 New York International Auto Show respectively, the sub-compacts are the latest introduction in Kia's aggressive transformation, which has resulted in record sales and market share growth since the launch of the Soul in 2009.
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10/11/11
ID: 3836
ALL-NEW 2012 KIA RIO 5-DOOR BRINGS A DIFFERENT KIND OF HORSEPOWER TO TEXAS
With class-leading horsepower and fuel economy of up to 40 miles per gallon (mpg), the all-new 2012 Rio 5-door hatchback officially debuted today in Texas Hill Country. Set to join the Kia Motors America (KMA) lineup in the coming weeks and be joined by its sedan sibling later this year, the Rio 5-door offers world-class design to style- and environmentally conscious consumers along with class-leading fuel efficiency, cutting-edge technology and fun-to-drive performance. Unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the sub-compact is the latest introduction in Kia's aggressive transformation, which has resulted in record sales and market share growth since the launch of the Soul in 2009.
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10/31/11
ID: 3841
KIA MOTORS AMERICA AND ANTENNA MAGAZINE BUILD HOT RIO 5-DOOR AND FORTE 5-DOOR FOR SEMA SHOW 2011
Kia Motors America (KMA) sets up shop at the 2011 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show with two visually stunning hatchbacks customized by Antenna magazine: the all-new 2012 Rio 5-door and chisel-lined Forte 5-door. Both vehicles are part of Kia's design-led transformation and include an abundance of standard features and amenities as well as outstanding fuel economy and impressive interior space. Kia's modern, sporty and fun personality matches that of Antenna magazine, and 2011 marks the third year that KMA and Antenna have collaborated to create amazing SEMA Show rides.
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11/01/11
ID: 3843
KIA MOTORS AMERICA EXPANDS MOTORSPORTS PROGRAM TO SHOWROOM STOCK RACING WITH DEBUT OF 2012 B-SPEC RIO 5-DOOR AT SEMA SHOW
Coming off its first two motorsports championships in company history in the 2011 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge (CTSSC), Kia Motors America (KMA) announced plans to increase its racing footprint next year with the unveiling of two striking and track-ready rides at the 2011 SEMA Show. Built by Kia's racing partner, Kinetic Motorsports, the all-new 2012 Rio 5-door B-Spec racecar is set to compete in the newly established showroom stock racing class in 2012 against a variety of competitors. Meanwhile, a specially-outfitted Optima Hybrid built by GoGoGear.com will lead the field as the official pace car of the United States Touring Car Championship (USTCC), a role previously filled by the funky Soul urban passenger vehicle since 2010.
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12/15/11
ID: 3853
KIA RIO 5-DOOR NAMED TO VROOMGIRLS.COM'S FIRST-EVER "VROOMIES BEST CARS OF THE YEAR" AWARDS LIST
The latest chapter in Kia Motors' design-led transformation, the all-new 2012 Rio 5-door, has been honored as "Best Hatchback" by Vroomgirls.com as part of the websites first annual "Vroomies Best Cars of the Year" awards. After hailing the Rio 5-door's appealing combination of sporty performance, outstanding interior room, eye-catching design and class-leading fuel economy, the editors of Vroomgirls.com the first comprehensive automotive website created by and for women simply stated "honestly, what more could any driver want?"
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01/12/12
ID: 3860
2012 KIA RIO 5-DOOR NAMED "SUBCOMPACT CAR OF THE YEAR" BY FAMA'S MUJERES AL VOLANTE
Adding another feather to its cap, Kia Motors America's (KMA) all-new 2012 Rio 5-door has been named one of the top five cars of the year by FAMA's "Mujeres Al Volante." FAMA is a leading modern lifestyle magazine in Spanish, and the Mujeres Al Volante awards honor vehicles that meet the priorities of U.S. Hispanic women when considering a new vehicle. The Rio 5-door was recognized for its long list of standard safety features, modern amenities, outstanding fuel economy, strong family appeal and world-class design.
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