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    2018 Kia Rio

    Used from

    $16,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.6 - 6.2 L / 100km

    About the Kia Rio

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2018 Kia Rio is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $16,990 for the S variant and topping out at $19,590 for the AO Edition.

    There are 2 variants of the Rio available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2018.

    The Kia Rio is only available with an null motor that produces 74kW and 133Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2018 Rio was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Kia Rio models from other years

    2018 Kia Rio Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2018 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
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • 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): 40.2
      • Headroom Front: 1020
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.0
      • Headroom Rear: 964
      • Hip Room Front (in): 52.9
      • Hip Room Front: 1344
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 52.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1330
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1070
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 33.5
      • Leg Room Rear: 850
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1375
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1355
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • 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: 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: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • 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

    AO Edition

    Adds to S:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Indicator Lights
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from S:
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    See all 2018 Kia Rio Specs

    2018 Kia Rio Dimensions

    1450mm
    1725mm
    4065mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2018 Kia Rio Dimensions

    2018 Kia Rio Fuel Economy

    There are 2 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.

    Kia RioFuel TypeCombined
    1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded6.2 L/100km
    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.

    2018 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 $16,990.

    The most expensive Kia Rio is the AO Edition that starts from $19,590.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is offered by the S which can tow 1000 kg

    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 S which has 74kW of power from its 1.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

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

    The heaviest Kia Rio is the S which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Rio uses unleaded.