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    2010 Kia Rio

    Used from

    $14,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.7 - 6.8 L / 100km

    About the Kia Rio

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 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.

    Comparative Rating

    Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.

    Power to Weight
    57.08 - 69.19 kW/t
    51.78 kW/t
    120.31 kW/t
    Boot Space
    270 - 390 litres
    213 litres
    506 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.71 - 6.8 L/100km
    3.7 L/100km
    8.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    662 - 672 km
    573 km
    1,081 km
    Price
    $14,990 - $18,840
    $14,990
    $39,990
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    No Data
    New this year
    8 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

    2010 Kia Rio Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Rio

    LX

    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Internally Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Front: 1005
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Rear: 960
      • Hip Room Front (in): 50.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1290
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 50.0
      • Hip Room Rear: 1270
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1085
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 34.3
      • Leg Room Rear: 870
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1360
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1350
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Constant
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    S

    Adds to LX:
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front

    Sports SE

    Adds to S:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Indicator Lights
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    Removes from S:
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4

    EX

    Adds to Sports SE:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Bench
    Removes from Sports SE:
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Internally Adjustable
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Split Bench

    Si

    Adds to EX:
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    See all 2010 Kia Rio Specs

    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.

    See all Kia Rio Fuel Economy

    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.

     
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