A mild facelift distinguishes Kia’s 2021 Rio, with new bumpers and grille intakes. As before, the Rio is available as either a subcompact sedan or hatchback. The touchscreen increases to eight inches, while Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come as standard across the range. There’s also a new Technology package available on S models, combining LED lighting and climate with lane keep assist and pedestrian detection.
The 2018 Kia Rio can be had as either a four-door sedan or a five-door hatchback for a $300 premium. Both options have three trim levels: LX, S or EX. Regardless of configuration, the Rio is powered by an enhanced version of the 1.6-liter four cylinder from the last generation, giving the car a slightly... Read more »
The Rio is offered in LX, EX, and SX trim levels. Power comes from a new 138-hp 1.6-liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine. A new six-speed manual transmission is standard on the LX. A new six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode is standard on the EX and SX trims, and offered on the... Read more »
The Kia Rio sedan and five-door hatchback are powered by the same 110-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. It's a sophisticated modern engine, complete with dual overhead camshafts and variable valve timing. Safety features that come on all models include front seatbelt pre-tensioners along with six airbags: dual frontal, front seat side-impact and full-coverage side-impact curtain. The... Read more »
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