The 2021 Kia Rio S is a front-wheel drive five-door hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 01/06/2020 classified as a YB PE MY21. The Rio is regarded as a light car built in Korea with prices starting at A$20,890 before on-road costs.
The Rio is a front-wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.4L INLINE 4 engine that has 74 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 133 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic. KIA claims the Rio S uses 6.2L/100km of Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 145g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 726km per full tank.
The Rio measures 1450mm (57.1 inches) in height, 4065mm (160.0 inches) in length, 1725mm (67.9 inches) in width with a 2580mm (101.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1137kg (2506.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Rio S comes standard with 185/65 R15 front tyres and 185/65 R15 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
The 2021 Kia Rio S has a 140mm ground clearance with a 800kg braked and 450kg unbraked towing capacity.
The Rio has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Under Driver Seat On Floor and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Pass Side B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to KNADC514LK6000124.
Kia Rio S Details | |
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Price | A$20,890 |
Series | YB PE MY21 |
Body Style | five-door hatchback |
Release date | 01/06/2020 |
Discontinued date | - |
Drive type | FWD |
VIN plate location | Under Driver Seat On Floor |
Compliance plate location | Lower Pass Side B-Pillar |
VIN Example | KNADC514LK6000124 |
Country of origin | Korea |
Segment | Light Car |
Safety ANCAP rating | 5 stars |
Number of doors | 5 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Kia Rio S Engine Specifications | |
Type | MULTI POINT F/INJ |
Size | 1368cc, 1.4L |
Power @ RPM | 74kW @ 6000rpm (99.2 hp) |
Torque @ RPM | 133Nm @ 4000rpm (98.1 lb-ft) |
Cylinders | four-cylinder |
Number of Valves | 16 |
Valves | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
Euro Rating | - |
Compression ratio | 10.5 |
Power/weight ratio | 65.1kw/tonne |
Bore/stroke | 72mm × 84mm (2.8in × 3.3in) |
Kia Rio S Drivetrain and Wheels | |
Transmission | Six-speed Automatic |
Drive type | front-wheel drive |
Steering type | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
Turning circle | 10.2m (33.5 ft) |
Brake (front) type | DISC - VENTILATED |
Brake (rear) type | DISC |
Front tyre & wheel size | 185/65 R15 - 6.0x15 |
Rear tyre & wheel size | 185/65 R15 - 6.0x15 |
Front suspension type | MacPherson strut, Coil Spring, Hydraulic double acting shock absorber |
Rear suspension type | Torsion bar, Hydraulic double acting shock absorber |
Kia Rio S Fuel Specifications | |
Fuel type | UNLEADED PETROL |
Fuel tank capacity | 45L |
Fuel consumption (combined average) | 6.2L / 100km |
Fuel consumption city (average) | 8.2L / 100km |
Fuel consumption highway (average) | 5L / 100km |
Vehicle range | 725.8km (451.0 miles) |
Emission standard | - |
E10 compatible | - |
CO2 emissions (combined) | 145g / 100km |
CO2 emissions (city) | 190g / 100km |
CO2 emissions (highway) | 117g / 100km |
Kia Rio S Dimensions | |
Length | 4065mm (160.0 inches) |
Width | 1725mm (67.9 inches) |
Height | 1450mm (57.1 inches) |
Wheelbase | 2580mm (101.6 inches) |
Front track | 1518mm (59.8 inches) |
Rear track | 1524mm (60.0 inches) |
Ground clearance | 140mm (5.5 inches) |
Unladen weight | 1137kg (2506.7 lbs) |
Gross Vehicle Mass | - |
Gross Combination Mass | - |
Kia Rio S Towing Capacity | |
Braked towing capacity | 800kg (1763.7 lbs) |
Unbraked towing capacity | 450kg (992.1 lbs) |
Kia Rio S Warranty | |
Warranty length | 84 months |
Warranty distance | Unlimited km |
Kia Rio S Servicing | |
Service interval (km) | 15,000 km |
Service interval (months) | 12 months |
Kia Rio S Options | |
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