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Kia Rio

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Curt Dupriez

2022 Kia Rio GT-Line review

With its warm hatch spin, friendly pricing and mature styling, the range-topping Rio aims to be the most complete city runabout.

Pros

Drive-away pricing
Long warranty
Handsome and sporty character

Cons

Servicing costs
Infotainment gremlins
Constant setting adjustments

5 Years Ago

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Pros

Drive-away pricing
Long warranty
Handsome and sporty character

Cons

Servicing costs
Infotainment gremlins
Constant setting adjustments

Good

Curt Dupriez

2022 Kia Rio GT-Line review

With its warm hatch spin, friendly pricing and mature styling, the range-topping Rio aims to be the most complete city runabout.

5 Years Ago

Good

Curt Dupriez

2021 Kia Rio review

2021 brings a key safety update to the cheap-and-cheerful Rio Sport, making it even more worthy of consideration for your 'first car'.

5 Years Ago

Average

William Stopford

2020 Kia Rio Sport review

The Kia Rio Sport is a handsome and well-packaged little hatchback let down by one major flaw. Unfortunately, it’s a hard one to ignore.

6 Years Ago

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News

Kia recalls over 100,000 vehicles in Australia for fire risk

1 Year Ago

Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023

2 Years Ago

Next-gen Kia Rio teased, reveal date set

3 Years Ago

The Rio is dead, but Kia Australia won't go SUV-only

3 Years Ago

Cheapest new cars on sale in Australia for 2023

3 Years Ago

Kia Rio being axed in Australia

3 Years Ago

Kia Australia raises prices on most models

3 Years Ago

Kia Rio GT-Line axed due to supply shortages

3 Years Ago

New cars under $25,000 drive-away in Australia

4 Years Ago

Kia Australia increases prices

4 Years Ago

2022 Kia Rio price and specs

4 Years Ago

The 10 cheapest cars on sale in Australia

4 Years Ago

2021 Kia Rio price and specs: new SX trim joins range

5 Years Ago

Kia working on wireless CarPlay dropout fix

5 Years Ago

2020 Toyota Yaris v MG 3 v Kia Rio v Suzuki Swift v Volkswagen Polo v Mazda 2 spec comparison

6 Years Ago

2021 Kia Rio priced from $18,000 with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

6 Years Ago

William Stopford

Kia recalls over 100,000 vehicles in Australia for fire risk

Kia is recalling over 100,000 vehicles across six model lines built between 2009 and 2018, as they pose a fire risk.

1 Year Ago

William Stopford

Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023

Escape, Rio, CX-9, Passat... Some nameplates that have been around for a long, long time in Australia have been axed this year, along with some newer nameplates.

2 Years Ago

Jack Quick

Next-gen Kia Rio teased, reveal date set

Kia is set to reveal the bolder-looking, next-generation Rio on August 9. It's unclear if it will adopt the K3 name locally.

3 Years Ago

William Stopford

Kia recalls over 100,000 vehicles in Australia for fire risk

Kia is recalling over 100,000 vehicles across six model lines built between 2009 and 2018, as they pose a fire risk.

1 Year Ago

William Stopford

Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023

Escape, Rio, CX-9, Passat... Some nameplates that have been around for a long, long time in Australia have been axed this year, along with some newer nameplates.

2 Years Ago

Jack Quick

Next-gen Kia Rio teased, reveal date set

Kia is set to reveal the bolder-looking, next-generation Rio on August 9. It's unclear if it will adopt the K3 name locally.

3 Years Ago

The Rio is dead, but Kia Australia won't go SUV-only

3 Years Ago

Cheapest new cars on sale in Australia for 2023

3 Years Ago

Kia Rio being axed in Australia

3 Years Ago

Kia Australia raises prices on most models

3 Years Ago

Kia Rio GT-Line axed due to supply shortages

3 Years Ago

New cars under $25,000 drive-away in Australia

4 Years Ago

Kia Australia increases prices

4 Years Ago

2022 Kia Rio price and specs

4 Years Ago

The 10 cheapest cars on sale in Australia

4 Years Ago

2021 Kia Rio price and specs: new SX trim joins range

5 Years Ago

Kia working on wireless CarPlay dropout fix

5 Years Ago

2020 Toyota Yaris v MG 3 v Kia Rio v Suzuki Swift v Volkswagen Polo v Mazda 2 spec comparison

6 Years Ago

2021 Kia Rio priced from $18,000 with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

6 Years Ago

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2022 Kia Rio GT-Line review

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2022 Kia Rio GT-Line review

2021 Kia Rio review

2020 Kia Rio Sport review

News

Kia recalls over 100,000 vehicles in Australia for fire risk

Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023

Next-gen Kia Rio teased, reveal date set

The Rio is dead, but Kia Australia won't go SUV-only

Cheapest new cars on sale in Australia for 2023

Kia Rio being axed in Australia

Kia Australia raises prices on most models

Kia Rio GT-Line axed due to supply shortages

New cars under $25,000 drive-away in Australia

Kia Australia increases prices

2022 Kia Rio price and specs

The 10 cheapest cars on sale in Australia

2021 Kia Rio price and specs: new SX trim joins range

Kia working on wireless CarPlay dropout fix

2020 Toyota Yaris v MG 3 v Kia Rio v Suzuki Swift v Volkswagen Polo v Mazda 2 spec comparison

2021 Kia Rio priced from $18,000 with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Kia recalls over 100,000 vehicles in Australia for fire risk

Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023

Next-gen Kia Rio teased, reveal date set

Kia recalls over 100,000 vehicles in Australia for fire risk

Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023

Next-gen Kia Rio teased, reveal date set

The Rio is dead, but Kia Australia won't go SUV-only

Cheapest new cars on sale in Australia for 2023

Kia Rio being axed in Australia

Kia Australia raises prices on most models

Kia Rio GT-Line axed due to supply shortages

New cars under $25,000 drive-away in Australia

Kia Australia increases prices

2022 Kia Rio price and specs

The 10 cheapest cars on sale in Australia

2021 Kia Rio price and specs: new SX trim joins range

Kia working on wireless CarPlay dropout fix

2020 Toyota Yaris v MG 3 v Kia Rio v Suzuki Swift v Volkswagen Polo v Mazda 2 spec comparison

2021 Kia Rio priced from $18,000 with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Historical Information

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