Latest Information on Kia Rio
Sticking to the naturally aspirated recipe, the well-appointed and sensible Rio is Kia’s golden goose worldwide, and with good reason. It is reliable, elegantly styled, and spacious. The boot is a little on the small side and the steering is a little vague, but the rest is all top-notch. In 2010, the Rio was facelifted to incorporate Kia's "Tiger Nose" grille, and for the model year 2012, Kia introduced the third generation Rio which is also known as the Kia Pride in overseas markets. Engines comprise 1.2 and 1.4-litre units with both manual and automatic transmissions. The Rio looks and feels like quality, and is one of the most searched vehicles on AutoTrader.
Kia Rio Variant Pricing
Review Summary
PROS
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High spec level as standard
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New design appears more credible and grown up
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Interior trim can hardly be faulted
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Sizeable trunk
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Pricing is extremely competitive for spec level
CONS
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Only high spec Tec models have touchscreen infotainment
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New Rio has lost some of its sporty character
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High spec models can be considered pricey
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