About the Kia Rio
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 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.
2018 Kia Rio Price
AO Edition
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,590 |
S
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,990 |
1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,090 |
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2018 Kia Rio Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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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 Rio | Fuel Type | Combined |
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1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
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.