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    Kia Rio

    Used from

    $19,690 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.6 - 6 L / 100km

    About the Kia Rio

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2024 Kia Rio is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $19,690 for the S variant and topping out at $25,590 for the Gt-line.

    There are 3 variants of the Rio available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2023.

    Engine options include 1.4L multi-point injection (73kW/133Nm) and 1.0L turbo petrol direct injection (73kW/172Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2024 Rio was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Comparative Rating

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    Power to Weight
    61.67 - 64.03 kW/t
    61.67 kW/t
    158.46 kW/t
    Boot Space
    325 litres
    141 litres
    440 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.59 - 5.99 L/100km
    3.3 L/100km
    7.58 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    750 - 804 km
    580 km
    1,091 km
    Price
    $19,690 - $25,590
    $17,490
    $56,390
    Warranty (Years)
    7 years
    5 years
    10 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    250,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    25 years
    9 years
    31 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    2024 Kia Rio Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Rio

    The most fuel efficient Kia Rio is the S with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 5.6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Rio that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    See all Kia Rio Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Rio?

    You should service your Rio at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Rio's warranty.

    2024 Kia Rio Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Rio?

    The Kia Rio offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Kia Rio FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Rio is the S that starts from $19,690.

    The most expensive Kia Rio is the GT-Line that starts from $25,590.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is offered by the GT-Line which can tow 1110 kg

    The largest Kia Rio is the GT-Line which measures 1725mm wide, 4070mm in length and sits 1450mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Rio is the GT-Line which has 73kW of power from its 1.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Kia Rio is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Rio is the GT-Line which weighs 1650 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Rio uses unleaded.