08-11-2005
The "Orange Blur" Kia Rio5 is an entertainment center on wheels, with a custom-built, 3,000-watt audio/video system built by Kenwood USA that utilizes three amplifiers and four subwoofers. The amps were configured to fit in the space previously occupied by the rear seat -- which was removed -- and an Ipod Nano is integrated into the center console. The hatchback’s turbocharged powerplant produces more than 200-horsepower and utilizes a stainless steel, cat-back exhaust system.
- Ground effects: Bushwacker
- Suspension: Eibach springs
- Wheels: TSW, available from Starex
- Tires: Goodyear
- Intake: GP Moto
- Turbocharger: Developed by GP Moto, provided by Borg Warner
- Engine remapping: GP Moto
- Exhaust: Cone Engineering
- Hypergrounds: Sun Automobile
- Paint & body: JAAADesign
- Paint materials: House of Kolor
- Spoiler: JAAADesign
- Strut Tower Brace: GP Moto
- Interior door panels: Enduratex
- Shift knob/pedals: Sun Automobile
- Sill plates: Kay Graphics
- Foglights: PIAA Corporation
- Floormats: Hope Valley
- Audio/video: Kenwood USA
- Window tinting: The Tint Pros
Text and photos courtesy of Kia Motors America |
