2022 Kia Rio Sedan Overview
As the auto industry as a whole has focused mostly on SUVs and other large vehicles lately, sedans have fallen somewhat to the wayside. But Kia is still going strong with the Forte, K5, Stinger, and Rio models as available sedan options. For 2022, the Kia Rio arrives mostly unchanged, with an incredibly low starting […]
Kia Rio Receives 2021 Vincentric Best Value in America Award
For the last 20 years, the Kia lineup has changed in many ways, but one vehicle has been standing strong the entire time: the Rio. Introduced in 1999, the Kia Rio has maintained its value-based image, offering a quality vehicle in two body styles — sedan and hatchback. Vincentric, an automotive research organization headquartered in […]
Kia Rio History
When Kia introduced the Rio to the U.S. in 2006, only a handful of models — like the Sedona, Sportage, Optima, and now-retired Sephia — were being exported to the country. However, before it came to America, the Rio debuted in late 1999 in South Korea to replace two previous models: the Pride and the […]
2020 Kia Rio Sedan Overview
In 1999, Kia introduced the subcompact Rio sedan to the world along with its five-door station wagon variant. Since then, it’s received a few facelifts and upgrades and is now in its fourth generation. For 2020, the Rio sees no exterior visual changes; all updates have been made under the hood and within the cabin. […]
Budget-friendly Kia Rio Offers Great Quality, Value
Typically, small cars with a lot of features and a great performance come with a hefty price tag. But, the 2018 Kia Rio offers all that and much more at a budget-friendly price, according to Edmunds Reviews Editor Cameron Rogers who singles out the Kia Rio as one of the best, cost-efficient models available in […]
IIHS Names 2018 Kia Rio a Top Safety Pick Plus
The 2018 Kia Rio has moved the automaker’s number of highly-rated safety vehicles into double digits. When equipped with LED headlights and Autonomous Emergency Braking, the 2018 Rio (built after June 2018) earns a Top Safety Pick Plus rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Learn More: About the features on the 2018 Kia […]
Kia Rio and Forte Earn Top Spots in JD Power Infotainment Study
In-vehicle infotainment technology can transform your drive from boring and something you dread to a well-connected, entertaining endeavor that makes your commute fly by. But just because your car is equipped with an infotainment system doesn’t mean it’s easy to use. Worse than not having an infotainment system at all, is having one that’s temperamental […]
JD Power 2018 APEAL Study Calls Out Kia Rio and Stinger as Segment Winners
Kia has two more reasons to brag thanks to J.D. Power. The recent Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout study deemed two Kia models, the powerhouse Stinger and the mighty Rio, as winners in their respective segments. These two awards add to Kia Motors’ four-year run of being honored by the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study […]
Kia Rio Ranked One of Seven Best New Cars Priced Below $15,000
A new car that’s packed with quality features, good power, and performance is like an automotive diamond in the rough. But the editors at U.S. News & World Report have compiled a healthy round-up of seven of the best new cars available under $15,000. Standing out on this list is the Kia Rio, which boasts […]
US News & World Report Includes Kia Rio on Most Improved List for 2018
The 2018 Kia Rio is definitely worth a second look, according to the experts at U.S. News & World Report, who just named the stylish ride to its list of the “7 Most Improved Cars of 2018.” Learn More: Three must-use tire maintenance tips “Our new car rankings are based on the consensus of America’s […]
J.D. Power Recognizes Kia Rio as Most Dependable Small Car
In the small car segment, the Kia Rio is looming large, when it comes to dependability. According to J.D. Power’s 2018 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), which examined “problems reported during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year old vehicles (2015 model year),” the Kia Rio earned top marks with a score of 103 […]
2018 Kia Rio Ranks as One of the 10 Best Vehicles for Hispanic Families
The Hispanic Motor Press Foundation looked at the performance, safety features, value, style, capability, comfort, and overall driver satisfaction of more than 250 vehicles to determine which were worthy of the title, “Best Vehicle for Hispanic Families.” Learn More: Kia ranked No. 1 by J.D. Power Not surprising, the 2018 Kia Rio not only secured […]
2017 Kia Rio: A Price-Savvy Pick for Recent Grads
Although the Kia Soul frequently appears on lists for affordable, safe cars for recent graduates on the market for a new ride, the 2017 Kia Rio appears to be an even better option for this demographic. The 2017 Kia Rio comes in at a base price of $14,165. The 2017 Kia Rio is a great […]
2017 Kia Rio Overview
The Kia Rio returns this year with minor changes to the sporty sedan, including new exterior colors and the exclusion of others. On the base LX trim, drivers can now choose red or black, while the Digital Yellow color has been discontinued this year. The trims have also been pared down to just two, removing […]
All-New Kia Rio Debuts at Paris Motor Show
The entire industry knew exactly what to expect when Kia unveiled the all-new Rio during the Paris Motor Show, but that doesn’t mean that people weren’t amazed. The Rio, which is the South Korean carmaker’s best-selling model around the world, has undergone some significant changes that are sure to continue the model’s popularity. Get More […]
All-New Kia Rio Set to Make World Debut in Paris
If you’re thinking of purchasing a new 2016 Kia Rio, you might want to hold off a bit. Kia recently announced that the all-new, fourth-generation Kia Rio will make its global debut at the 2016 Mondial de l’Automobile—aka the Paris Motor Show—on September 29th. For the fourth generation, Kia has given the Rio a significant […]
New Kia Rio Model Might Boast GT Badge
The compact hot hatch segment is about to get even more competitive. Rumors are swirling, and it looks like Kia might be introducing a brand-new Kia Rio GT model, which will offer consumers the perfect mixture of hatchback style and spunky performance. According to a recent report from Autocar, Kia will introduce a sportier Kia […]
New Kia Rio Commercial Showcases Five Interesting Features
Kia doesn’t put out run-of-the-mill car commercials—and the newest 2016 Kia Rio commercial is no exception. The creative 50-second spot splices together five very short commercials, rolling them into one longer commercial. In fact, each of the five segments is so tiny that they even feature tiny people! Video: New Kia Rio Commercial Traveling with […]