About the Kia Rio
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 2010 Kia Rio is a small car offered in both 5D hatchback and 4D sedan body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $14,990 for the LX variant and topping out at $18,840 for the EX.
There are 5 variants of the Rio available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2008.
Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (82kW/145Nm) and 1.4L multi-point injection (70kW/125Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2010 Rio was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2010 Kia Rio Price
LX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $14,990 |
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,990 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $14,990 |
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,990 |
Sports SE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,490 |
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $18,490 |
EX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,840 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $18,840 |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $16,840 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $18,840 |
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,840 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $18,840 |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $16,840 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $18,840 |
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2010 Kia Rio Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Rio
The most fuel efficient Kia Rio is the LX with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.7L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Kia Rio | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.7 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.8 L/100km |
2010 Kia Rio Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Rio?
The Kia Rio offers a 5 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 LX that starts from $14,990.
The most expensive Kia Rio is the Si that starts from $18,840.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is 1000 kg offered by the following variants: LX, S, Sports SE, EX and Si.
The largest Kia Rio is the EX which measures 1695mm wide, 4240mm in length and sits 1470mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Rio is the EX which has 82kW of power from its 1.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Kia Rio is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Rio is the EX which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Rio uses unleaded.