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    2017 Kia Rio

    Used from

    $15,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.7 - 6.3 L / 100km

    About the Kia Rio

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2017 Kia Rio is a small car offered in both 5D hatchback and 3D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $15,990 for the S variant and topping out at $22,990 for the SLI.

    There are 5 variants of the Rio available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2015.

    Engine options include 1.4L multi-point injection (79kW/135Nm) and 1.6L petrol direct injection (103kW/167Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2017 Rio was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Kia Rio models from other years

    2017 Kia Rio Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Rio

    S

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.0
      • Headroom Front: 1015
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Rear: 960
      • Hip Room Front (in): 52.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1323
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 51.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1301
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.8
      • Leg Room Front: 1112
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 31.1
      • Leg Room Rear: 790
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1350
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1324
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Constant
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • 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
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    S Premium

    Adds to S:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Indicator Lights
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from S:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player

    Sport

    Adds to S Premium:
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    Removes from S Premium:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel

    Si

    Adds to Sport:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Titanium Look
      • On Doors: Titanium Look
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
    Removes from Sport:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather

    SLi

    Adds to Si:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Si:
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Titanium Look
      • On Doors: Titanium Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    See all 2017 Kia Rio Specs

    2017 Kia Rio Dimensions

    1455mm
    1720mm
    4045mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2017 Kia Rio Dimensions

    2017 Kia Rio Fuel Economy

    There are 4 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 5.7L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Rio that uses the most amount of fuel is the S Premium with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.3L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Kia Rio variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Kia Rio Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

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

    The Kia Rio has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2017 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 $15,990.

    The most expensive Kia Rio is the SLi that starts from $22,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is 1050 kg offered by the following variants: S and S Premium.

    The largest Kia Rio is the S which measures 1725mm wide, 4065mm in length and sits 1450mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Rio is the Sport which has 103kW of power from its 1.6L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

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

    The heaviest Kia Rio is the Si which weighs 1630 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Rio uses unleaded.