KIA RIO 2012 Kia Rio power comes from a new 1.6-liter, direct-injection four-cylinder producing 138 hp and 123 lb-ft of torque connected to either a six-speed manual transmission (available only on LX models) or a six-speed automatic (standard on EX and SX trims). According to Kia, it estimates fuel economy for the sedan with either the manual or automatic are 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway. The hatchback is slightly lower, at 29 mpg for the city and 39 mpg on the highway. However, for an addition fuel-economy bump, the Rio will be the first in the segment to offer start-stop technology. Kia says the system is good for an additional 1 mpg in the city. Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20110818/CARREVIEWS/110819883#ixzz1VVtOwnMj