Kia To Offer Limited Edition 2013 Rio 5-Door Sx With Manual Gearbox

Only 500 units of the 2013 Kia Rio 5 door SX 6 speed will be made for the US Market. That means that only a few models will be available at showrooms once they are released. With a base price of $17,900 these examples are sure to fly out of dealerships as soon as they come in.The Rio SX M/T is inspired by Kia's involvement in motorsports and their involvement in B-Spec racing.B spec racing came about when Honda and Mazda along with race sanctioned bodies like NASA and SCCA decided to introduce low-cost showroom stock race series for budget-conscious enthusiasts.

The 2013 Kia Rio 5 door SX M/T is powered by a 138 HP 4 cylinder direct injection engine with Continuously Variable Valve Timing. Two color choices come in Signal Red and Electronic Blue. Outside you'll find the distinctive tiger nose design up front with an aggressive stance for a small car. 17 inch alloys come standard along with 7 inch touch screen navigation, sport tuned suspension, rear camera display and a minimalistic black interior trim.

Although only 500 units will be produced, it's a good sign from a company who decides to listen to the desires of its customer base. And with Kia going starting it's racing heritage, only good things can trickle down from lessons learned on the track. And if you even considered going B-Spec racing yourself, for an additional $14,000, Kinetic Motorsports based out of Georgia offers complete kits including pre-cut roll cages, racing harness, racing suspensions, along with all the other safety bits to keep you safe and secure under speed.

**Courtesy of Examiner (Online)