2012 Kia Rio EX Leads Subcompact Segment, Says Consumer Reports

If you're like many new car buyers, you're likely feeling the squeeze of rising gas prices and focusing your attention on the efficient subcompact segment. We can't deny there are a lot of cars to choose from. But, of all the options out there, there is just one that warrants serious consideration: the 2012 Kia Rio EX.

Sitting at the top of Consumer Report's recent subcompact car ranking, the new Kia Rio EX offers superb handling, smooth transmission, sharp braking, practical fuel economy, and an envious suite of features. And it's not just the critics at Consumer Reports or The Car Connection who are taking notice.

Drivers from the Waldorf area are continuously shocked to learn everything they get for a starting MSRP of $16,300. Below is just a small sampling.2012 Kia Rio EX Features At a Glance

-    Comprehensive 4- speaker, pillar-mounted-tweeter audio system with AM, FM, CD, MP3, SiriusXM
-    USB port
-    BLUETOOTH
-    Steering-wheel mounted controls
-    Keyless access
-    AC
-    Six-way adjustable power driver's seat
-    60/40 Slit-folding rear seat
-    Front, seat-mounted and side-curtain airbags
-    4-Wheel ABS
-    Electronic Stability Control
-    Vehicle Stability Management
-    Electronic Brake-Force Distribution
-    Hill-Start Assist Control
-    Tire-Pressure Monitoring System
-    Side-impact door beams
-    Front- and rear crumple zones
-    LATCH and rear child-safety door locks

Hard to believe those are just some of the standard safety features included in the 2012 Kia Rio EX, isn't it? To take it to the next level, drivers are also welcome to tack on their choice of optional add-ons, including UVO Powered by Microsoft Infotainment System and rear camera display.

To learn more about the award-winning Kia Rio EX, please contact Kia of Waldorf today; call (301) 645 1711 or drop by 3188 Crain Highway Waldorf, MD 20603.

And remember, if you're in the market for something larger than a subcompact, we have you covered there, too with new Kia models such as the Sorento, Sportage, and Sedona as well as an expansive collection of used cars.