A short review of the Kia Rio can be found here while longer reviews can be found here and here.
If you're interested in what an American motoring writer thought of the vehicle you can find his review here
Front
suspension McPherson strut with stabiliser gas shocks
Rear suspension Coupled torsion beam axle gas shocks
Front brakes Ventilated disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering Power - Rack & Pinion
Tyres 175/70 R14 Tyres
Alloy Wheels Not available – Accessory Item
Full Size Spare Wheel Standard
Fuel Type Unleaded
Fuel Tank 45 litre
Engine
Engine
type 1.6 DOHC CVVT
Capacity 1,599
Max. power 82kW @ 6,000rpm
Max. torque 145Nm @ 4,500rpm
Bore/stroke 76.5 x 87
Compression ratio 10:1
Fuel delivery Multi-point fuel injection
Ignition system Distributorless system
Transmission
4 speed Automatic or 5 speed manual
4 – Speed Automatic Option
Ratios: 1st 2.846
2nd 1.581
3rd 1.000
4th 0.685
5th –
Reverse 2.176
Final Drive 4.041
5 – Speed Manual
Ratios: 1st
3.615
2nd 2.053
3rd 1.37
4th 1.031
5th 0.837
Rerse 3.583
Final Drive 4.056
Dimensions
Overall Length (sedan)
4,240 mm
Overall Length (hatch) 3,990 mm
Overall Width 1,695 mm
Overall Height 1,470 mm
Wheelbase 2,500 mm
Front Overhang 830 mm
Rear Overhang (sedan) 910 mm
Rear Overhang (hatch) 660 mm
Front Track 1,470 mm
Rear Track 1,460 mm
Kerb weight (manual) (hatch) 1,193 kg
Kerb weight (manual) (sedan) 1,181 kg
Kerb Weight (automatic) (hatch) 1,215 kg
Kerb Weight (automatic) (sedan) 1,203 kg
Turning circle 10.1 m