The domestic Korean market versions did not include the 1.6-liter version, as the South Korean taxation system heavily penalizes cars of more than 1,500 cc. In Europe, the various national markets received different selections of the three engines. Additional features were available for promotion in Greece, including leather seats and car alarm. The European version was marketed under several trim levels standard equipment for all trims included a driver airbag. The USA-version five-door featured power steering and a tachometer, optional on the sedan. An alternative of a 1.3-litre (1,343 cc) SOHC four-cylinder/eight-valve petrol, producing 75 hp (56 kW) was offered in some other countries, including the United Kingdom and most of continental Europe. All years offered a choice of a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed F4A-EL automatic. Then a larger version appeared, a 1.6-litre DOHC four-cylinder rated at 104 hp (78 kW) used for model years 2003 through 2005. The first generation Rio offered only one engine for each model year in the United States: a 96 hp (72 kW) 1.5-litre DOHC I4 gasoline engine from 2001 through 2002. In South Korea, this was the only generation to use the "Rio" name, as the "Pride" name was used from the second generation onwards. In Greece, both versions were sold as the "Rio". The sedan version was not sold in the United Kingdom, and the station wagon was known as the "Rio" there. The station wagon was marketed as the "Rio Cinco" in the United States, "Rio RX- V" in Canada, and "Rio Look" in Chile. While the Rio's styling and affordability were well-received, it was derided for its poor build quality and driving experience. When released, it was the least-expensive mass-produced car to be sold in the United States. The first generation Kia Rio (referred internally as the "DC") was offered in both four-door sedan and five-door station wagon body styles. A second generation was introduced in 2005 in Europe and in 2006 in North America, sharing its platform with the Hyundai Accent, a subcompact manufactured by its sister Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea. The Rio replaced the first generation Pride-a rebadged version of the Ford Festiva-and the Avella, a subcompact sold as a Ford in some markets. Body styles have included a three and five-door hatchback and four-door sedan, equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive. The Kia Rio ( Korean: 기아 리오) is a subcompact car manufactured by Kia since November 1999 and now in its fourth generation.
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