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
2001 Kia Rio
The new Kia Rio is a small car offered in both 5D Hatchback and 4D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $13,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $17,990 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the Rio available in Australia.
The Kia Rio is only available with an null motor that produces 74kW and 135Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2000 Rio is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
4,215 mm
1,675 mm
1,440 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,215 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,675 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,410 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,480 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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News
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.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
The Rio is dead, but Kia Australia won't go SUV-only
Kia Australia says the small passenger segment formed the foundation of its growth, despite confirming it'll imminently axe the Rio.
3 Years Ago
Kia Rio
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Kia Rio is the Base that starts from $13,990.
See all Kia Rio PricingThe most expensive Kia Rio is the Base that starts from $17,990.
See all Kia Rio PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is offered by the Base which can tow 1100 kg
See all Kia Rio towing capacityThe largest Kia Rio is the Base which measures 1675mm wide, 4215mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Rio is the Base which has 74kW of power from its 1.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Kia Rio is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Rio is the Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Rio uses Unleaded.
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