7.5
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.
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Curt Dupriez
2022 Kia Rio vs 2024 Mazda Mazda 2 Comparison
Kia Rio
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Based on the Kia Rio GT-LINE
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Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
239 to 270 km
44L
233 to 238 km
Warranty
7 year
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MSRP
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$22,870 - $28,070
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CarExpert's Take
Curt Dupriez
Journalist
Curt Dupriez drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drive-away pricing
- Long warranty
- Handsome and sporty character
Misses
- Servicing costs
- Infotainment gremlins
- Constant setting adjustments
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic in city driving
- Feels like a bigger car on the highway
- Fantastic LED headlights
Misses
- Getting more expensive
- Dated interior technology
- Drab second row
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 998 - 1368 | 1496 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 1.0L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 74kW | 81kW - 82kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 133Nm - 172Nm | 142Nm - 144Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 13 | |
