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How much does the Kia Rio cost?

The Kia Rio range kicks off from $19,690 (plus on-road costs) for the "Rio S" variant and finishes at $25,590 (plus on-road costs) for the "Rio GT-LINE" variant.

In which country was the Kia Rio built?

The Kia Rio is built in Korea and is then shipped to Australia.

What were the service intervals of the Kia Rio?

Kia suggested that owners service their Kia Rio every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

How safe is the Kia Rio?

The Kia Rio has a five star ANCAP safety rating out of five.

What type of fuel does the Kia Rio use?

The Kia Rio uses Unleaded Petrol.

Is the Kia Rio any good?

In our latest review the Kia Rio scored 7.8 out of 10. Read the full Kia Rio review here.

What was the warranty for the Kia Rio?

The Kia Rio had a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

Kia Rio

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2023 Kia Rio

Q: What is the Kia Rio towing capacity?

The Kia Rio has a braked towing capacity from 800kg to 900kg depending on the variant and an unbraked towing capacity of 450kg.

Variants

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Fuel Efficiency	5.3 - 6 / 100km
ANCAP Rating	5-star
Warranty	7 years

Fuel Efficiency	5.3 - 6 / 100km
ANCAP Rating	5-star
Warranty	7 years

About the Kia Rio

The Kia Rio is available in five variants, is classed as a LIGHT UP TO 25K and is built in Korea. It uses Unleaded Petrol fuel.

The Kia Rio is sold with engines that range in size from 1.0L to 1.4L and from four-cylinders to turbocharged three-cylinders.

The Rio range is offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

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Reviews

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News

All the latest Kia Rio news

Next-gen Kia Rio teased, reveal date set

Jack Quick

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.

04 Aug 23

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

Jack Quick

Kia Australia says the small passenger segment formed the foundation of its growth, despite confirming it'll imminently axe the Rio.

09 Jun 23

Cheapest new cars on sale in Australia for 2023

Jack Quick

The top 10 cheapest cars on sale in Australia might surprise you as minimum asking prices continue to creep up and familiar models are axed.

13 Mar 23

Kia Rio being axed in Australia

James Wong

Kia has confirmed the Rio will be no more in Australia following the current model, marking the end of a 20-year local run for the nameplate.

09 Feb 23

Kia Australia raises prices on most models

Jack Quick

Kia has given half the models it offers locally price increases between $300 and $1500, depending on the variant, citing cost of business reasons.

23 Jan 23

Kia Rio GT-Line axed due to supply shortages

James Wong

Kia Australia has been forced to cease orders on the Rio GT-Line hatchback due to short supply of its turbocharged powertrain.

31 Oct 22

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

Scott Collie

From the Kia Picanto, through the MG 3, to the Hyundai Venue, these are the cheapest cars you can buy in Australia.

24 Sep 22

Kia Australia increases prices

Jack Quick

Kia Australia has given eight of its models drive-away price increases ranging from $500 to $2000, with no changes besides the new badges.

07 Feb 22

2022 Kia Rio price and specs

William Stopford

The 2022 Kia Rio has a new badge and a higher price tag on most variants, with the SX Limited Edition continuing into 2022.

04 Feb 22

The 10 cheapest cars on sale in Australia

Jack Quick

The top 10 cheapest cars currently on sale might surprise you, as the minimum asking price continues to creep up and up.

23 Oct 21

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

William Stopford

The Rio is Kia's entry into the shrinking light car segment, with prices starting from $19,090 before on-road costs.

03 Jun 21

Kia working on wireless CarPlay dropout fix

Scott Collie

Kia Australia will use a free software update to fix a problem with wireless Apple CarPlay in its latest Picanto, Rio and Carnival.

14 Jan 21

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

Mike Costello

We compare all of the key specifications, prices and features of the six top-selling city cars on sale. Is the new Toyota Yaris really so expensive in context?

22 Aug 20

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

James Wong

The enhanced Kia Rio line-up brings class-leading infotainment tech and some much-needed safety upgrades for price increases of up to $1800.

03 Aug 20

2021 Kia Rio revealed: Upgraded hatch here in July

James Wong

The updated Kia Rio is due in July with enhanced tech levels and a light design refresh, though Australia misses out on high-tech features and engines available in Europe.

27 May 20

2020 Kia Rio price and specs

William Stopford

Two engines are available, along with the choice of manual or automatic in the Rio. Pricing kicks off at $17,490 before on-road costs.

23 Mar 20

Price & Specs

See comprehensive price and specification details for the Kia Rio

Kia Rio S

$19,690

Kia Rio SPORT

$21,190

Kia Rio GT-LINE

$25,590

1.0L

7-speed Auto Dual Clutch

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Kia Rio Warranty

What is the warranty period and kilometre limit for the Kia Rio?

KIA suggests that owners service their 2023 KIA RIO every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first.

The 2023 KIA RIO has a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

Kia Rio Fuel Economy

How much fuel does the Kia Rio use and what are its emissions?

Depending on the variant, view the 2023 KIA RIO fuel usage below.

All Highway, City, and Combined figures below are litres per 100km

Variant	Series	Style	Fuel Type	Highway	City	Combined	E10?
S	YB PE MY23	5D HATCHBACK	UNLEADED PETROL	-	-	5.6	-
SPORT	YB PE MY23	5D HATCHBACK	UNLEADED PETROL	-	-	5.6	-
S	YB PE MY23	5D HATCHBACK	UNLEADED PETROL	-	-	6.0	-
SPORT	YB PE MY23	5D HATCHBACK	UNLEADED PETROL	-	-	6.0	-
GT-LINE	YB PE MY23	5D HATCHBACK	UNLEADED PETROL	-	-	5.3	-

Kia Rio Dimensions

The dimensions of the Kia Rio

Depending on the variant, the 2023 KIA RIO measures as below.

Variant	Series	Style	Length (mm)	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Wheelbase (mm)
S	YB PE MY23	5D HATCHBACK	4065	1725	1450	2580
SPORT	YB PE MY23	5D HATCHBACK	4065	1725	1450	2580
S	YB PE MY23	5D HATCHBACK	4065	1725	1450	2580
SPORT	YB PE MY23	5D HATCHBACK	4065	1725	1450	2580
GT-LINE	YB PE MY23	5D HATCHBACK	4070	1725	1450	2580

The 2023 KIA RIO has a braked towing capacity from 800kg to 900kg depending on the variant and an unbraked towing capacity of 450kg.

Kia Rio Market Fit

Where does it fit in the competitor segment?

The Kia Rio is categorised as a LIGHT UP TO 25K and has a price range of $19,690 to $25,590. There are currently 8 other options in the LIGHT UP TO 25K segment, those that fit within a similar price range include: