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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not Tested
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Passenger
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Not Tested
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Rear Seat
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
2001 KIA RIO are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
2001 KIA RIO
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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206
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Substantially worse than average
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Collision Index
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130
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Worse than average
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Theft Index
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83
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Average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
2001 KIA RIO
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
2001 KIA RIO
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
2001 KIA RIO
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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57,340
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NHTSA campaign number:
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03V352000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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Description:
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On certain passenger vehicles, fuel leaks may develop at the fuel distributor assembly because of quality deviations. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel distributor and fuel connector assemblies. Owner notification is expected to begin during the first quarter of 2004. Owners should contact Kia at 1-800-222-5500.
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Recall date:
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06-18-2004
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Units potentially affected:
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187,790
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NHTSA campaign number:
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04V179000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
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Description:
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On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel intake nipple of the fuel distributor is subject to fracture or cracking during removal of the quick connect coupling securing the main fuel tube assembly to the fuel intake nipple, or when force is accidentally applied to the intake nipple during the vehicle assembly process or during engine compartment repairs. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies. Owner notification began June 18, 2004. Owners should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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24,119
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NHTSA campaign number:
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05V159000
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Defective part or component:
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WHEELS
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Description:
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Certain passenger vehicles may have a manufacturing flaw that could cause the wheels to crack under long term driving fatigue. If cracks occur, wheel noise and vibration will result and become progressively worse over time. If the crack is severe, the wheel could separate from the vehicle and possibly result in loss of vehicle control and a crash. Dealers will replace all four wheels. The recall is expected to begin on May 31, 2005. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
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This 2001 KIA RIO safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
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than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Intellichoice Cost of Ownership & Value Rating
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Cost of Ownership (2001 - 2005):
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Ownership costs are the costs to purchase and operate a vehicle over a period of time.
Understanding these costs can save you money and help you make a wiser financial
decision when it comes time to select a vehicle. Intellichoice is one of the leading
providers of automotive information in the U.S.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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5 years or 60,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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10 years or 100,000 miles
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Emissions
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No data from source
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Corrosion
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5 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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2000-2003 transferable to immediate family only.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 7 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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2000 models: coverage changed mid-year, check vehicle in-service date. Towing 2000 model year before 7/10/00 covered 3/36,000. 2000-2005 model year 5/unlimited. 2006-2009 model year 5/60,000. See Kia warranty and consumer information provided with each vehicle for details regarding each of these warranties. Adjustments 12/12,000. 2006 model year: tire and wheel road hazard coverage 12 months/unlimited mileage. 5/60,000 basic and 10/100,000 powertrain warranty begins on 2000 model year vehicles sold after 7/10/00. Paint and audio equipment covered for 3/36,000. Drivetrain warranty applies to first retail customer only (not for vehicles placed in commercial use). Second and subsequent owners covered for 5/60,000 for 2003 - current model year. 2000-2003 transferable to immediate family only. Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. J&L Warranty Pros recommends performing a vehicle information report to confirm applicable manufacturer warranty coverage.
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This 2001 KIA RIO warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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The answer to an important question.
By John Matras, NewCarTestDrive.com
The Kia Rio is neither sports car nor luxury ride, but then it isn't intended to be. It's supposed to be an efficient and reliable car for not a lot of money. Which brings up another issue: Kia was rated lowest of all makes in the most recent J.D. Power Initial Quality survey. That's no secret from Kia, and no less than President of Kia Motors, Soo Joong Kim, has established improved quality as Kia's number one priority. Should the worst happen, however, Kia offers free roadside service for the 3-years/36,000 miles of its bumper-to-bumper warranty. Then there's the five-year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Kia also looks like it will be around for a while, having recently been bought by Hyundai. What the Rio offers in driving, however, is a fuel-sipping set of wheels that, with its low price of entry, someone else hasn't already owned. It's a great first car, great transportation to the station and a great fuel economy car. And that, folks, is the real of it. |
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It has been a while since we've seen fractured English from Japanese manufacturers, who've learned to hire native English speakers to prepare their English-language press materials. Yet when the 2001 Kia Rio was introduced to the world press in Korea, they were provided with literature which said, "When we state subcompact car, people ask, 'What's the real of it?'" Chuckles from this and other strained construction aside, we should remember that jangled translations never stopped Americans from buying Japanese cars, nor will it deter Americans from buying Kias from Korea if the product is good. So, what is the real of it? The 2001 Rio is a four-door subcompact sedan that's conventional in most regards, though it has a tall roofline for adequate headroom for front and rear seat passengers. North American imports will be powered by a spunky 1.5-liter double-overhead-cam four. The real of it, however, is the Rio's retail price, which starts at $8,595. That, combined with the Kia's confident five year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty, will make the Rio a tempting alternative to a used car.
Read the complete
2001 Kia Rio review
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