The 2008 Kia Rio
Safety Features

SAFETY FEATURES Rio offers numerous safety features for enhanced occupant protection...
  • Dual front advanced air bags enhance collision protection for the driver and front passenger
  • Front seat-mounted side air bags provide added protection for front occupants in side collisions. Plus, they move with the seats to ensure optimal protection regardless of seat position
  • Full-length side-curtain air bags provide added head protection for BOTH front and rear outboard occupants in the event of a side collision
  • Energy-absorbing steering column helps reduce the chance of driver injury in certain front end collisions
  • Side-impact door beams provide additional occupant protection in the event of a side collision
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) alerts the driver to a low-pressure condition in one or more tires
SEAT BELT DESIGN Rio's seat belt design includes...
  • Three-point seat belts in all 5 seating positions
  • Front height-adjustable anchors assure a comfortable setting for any size occupant
REAR PASSENGER SAFETY Kia Rio's commitment to occupant protection extends to rear seat passengers as well as the front seat passengers with...
  • 3-point safety belts help keep passengers safe
  • Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system helps simplify installation of approved child seats
  • Child safety locks ensure rear doors won't be accidentally opened
FOUR-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) Available ABS (on LX and SX models) provides enhanced steering control during hard-braking maneuvers or when driving on slippery surfaces...
  • A central ABS controller automatically pulses the brakes rapidly to help prevent wheel lockup during hard braking
  • By avoiding an uncontrolled skid, the driver is then better able to maintain control of the vehicle to help steer clear of potential collisions
  • The ABS option replaces the rear drum brakes with disc brakes to facilitate surer, more confident stopping performance
We believe you shouldn't have to pay more for class-leading safety features. So we've given the Rio a wealth of advanced active and passive safety equipment to help protect you and your passengers.