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
All Kia Rio 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.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Cheapest new cars on sale in Australia for 2023
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.
3 Years Ago
James Wong
Kia Rio being axed in Australia
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.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Kia Australia raises prices on most models
Kia has given half the models it offers locally price increases between $300 and $1500, depending on the variant, citing cost of business reasons.
3 Years Ago
James Wong
Kia Rio GT-Line axed due to supply shortages
Kia Australia has been forced to cease orders on the Rio GT-Line hatchback due to short supply of its turbocharged powertrain.
3 Years Ago
Scott Collie
New cars under $25,000 drive-away in Australia
From the Kia Picanto, through the MG 3, to the Hyundai Venue, these are the cheapest cars you can buy in Australia.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Kia Australia increases prices
Kia Australia has given eight of its models drive-away price increases ranging from $500 to $2000, with no changes besides the new badges.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
2022 Kia Rio price and specs
The 2022 Kia Rio has a new badge and a higher price tag on most variants, with the SX Limited Edition continuing into 2022.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
The 10 cheapest cars on sale in Australia
The top 10 cheapest cars currently on sale might surprise you, as the minimum asking price continues to creep up and up.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
2021 Kia Rio price and specs: new SX trim joins range
The Rio is Kia's entry into the shrinking light car segment, with prices starting from $19,090 before on-road costs.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Kia working on wireless CarPlay dropout fix
Kia Australia will use a free software update to fix a problem with wireless Apple CarPlay in its latest Picanto, Rio and Carnival.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
2020 Toyota Yaris v MG 3 v Kia Rio v Suzuki Swift v Volkswagen Polo v Mazda 2 spec comparison
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?
5 Years Ago
James Wong
2021 Kia Rio priced from $18,000 with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
The enhanced Kia Rio line-up brings class-leading infotainment tech and some much-needed safety upgrades for price increases of up to $1800.
5 Years Ago
