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    2021 Kia Rio

    2021 Kia Rio

    $16,600 - $23,200

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    Fuel Efficiency5.3 - 6.2 / 100km
    ANCAP Rating5-star
    Warranty7 years
    Kia

    About the Rio

    The 2021 Kia Rio was available in fourteen variants, is classed as a Light Car and was built in Korea. It uses Unleaded Petrol fuel.

    The 2021 Kia Rio was sold with engines that range in size from 1.0L to 1.4L and from four-cylinders to turbocharged three-cylinders.

    Price & Specs

    See comprehensive price and specification details for the Kia Rio
    Kia Rio SPORT
    $16,600MSRP
    1.4L
    6-speed Manual
    5D HATCHBACK
    Petrol
    5.6L / 100km
    FWD
    Kia Rio S
    $17,700MSRP
    1.4L
    6-speed Manual
    5D HATCHBACK
    Petrol
    5.6L / 100km
    FWD
    Kia Rio SX
    $18,600MSRP
    1.4L
    6-speed Manual
    5D HATCHBACK
    Petrol
    5.6L / 100km
    FWD
    Kia Rio GT-LINE
    $23,200MSRP
    1.0L
    7-speed Auto Dual Clutch
    5D HATCHBACK
    Petrol
    5.4L / 100km
    FWD
    See all 4 configurations of the Kia Rio

    Reviews

    Our expert's reviews of the Kia Rio
    2022 Kia Rio GT-Line review

    2022 Kia Rio GT-Line review

    Curt Dupriez profile picture
    Curt Dupriez
    7.5
    With its warm hatch spin, friendly pricing and mature styling, the range-topping Rio aims to be the most complete city runabout.
    06 Sep 21
    2021 Kia Rio review

    2021 Kia Rio review

    Curt Dupriez profile picture
    Curt Dupriez
    7.3
    2021 brings a key safety update to the cheap-and-cheerful Rio Sport, making it even more worthy of consideration for your 'first car'.
    29 Jun 21
    2021 Kia Rio GT-Line v Toyota Yaris SX comparison

    2021 Kia Rio GT-Line v Toyota Yaris SX comparison

    Mike Costello profile picture
    Mike Costello
    7.5
    Two premium-priced city cars square off. One of them is marketed as sporty, the other as eco-friendly. There's also what appears to be an insurmountable price gap.
    13 Dec 20

    News

    All the latest Rio news
    The 10 cheapest cars on sale in Australia

    The 10 cheapest cars on sale in Australia

    Jack Quick profile picture
    Jack Quick
    The top 10 cheapest cars currently on sale might surprise you, as the minimum asking price continues to creep up and up.
    23 Oct 21
    2021 Kia Rio price and specs: new SX trim joins range

    2021 Kia Rio price and specs: new SX trim joins range

    William Stopford profile picture
    William Stopford
    The Rio is Kia's entry into the shrinking light car segment, with prices starting from $19,090 before on-road costs.
    03 Jun 21
    Kia working on wireless CarPlay dropout fix

    Kia working on wireless CarPlay dropout fix

    Scott Collie profile picture
    Scott Collie
    Kia Australia will use a free software update to fix a problem with wireless Apple CarPlay in its latest Picanto, Rio and Carnival.
    14 Jan 21
    2021 Kia Rio priced from $18,000 with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

    2021 Kia Rio priced from $18,000 with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

    James Wong profile picture
    James Wong
    The enhanced Kia Rio line-up brings class-leading infotainment tech and some much-needed safety upgrades for price increases of up to $1800.
    03 Aug 20
    2021 Kia Rio revealed: Upgraded hatch here in July

    2021 Kia Rio revealed: Upgraded hatch here in July

    James Wong profile picture
    James Wong
    The updated Kia Rio is due in July with enhanced tech levels and a light design refresh, though Australia misses out on high-tech features and engines available in Europe.
    27 May 20
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    Rio Warranty

    What is the warranty period and kilometre limit for the Kia Rio?

    KIA suggested that owners service their 2021 KIA RIO every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first.

    The 2021 KIA RIO had a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Rio Fuel Economy

    How much fuel does the Kia Rio use and what are its emissions?

    Depending on the variant, view the 2021 KIA RIO fuel usage below.

    All Highway, City, and Combined figures below are litres per 100km

    VariantSeriesStyleFuel TypeHighwayCityCombinedE10?
    SPORTYB PE MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--5.6-
    SYB PE MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--5.6-
    SYB PE MY225D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--5.6-
    SXYB PE MY225D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--5.6-
    SXYB PE MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--5.6-
    SPORTYB PE MY225D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--5.6-
    SYB PE MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--6.2-
    SPORTYB PE MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--6.0-
    SYB PE MY225D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--6.0-
    SXYB PE MY225D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--6.0-
    SXYB PE MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--6.0-
    SPORTYB PE MY225D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--6.0-
    GT-LINEYB PE MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--5.4-
    GT-LINEYB PE MY225D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--5.3-

    Rio Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Kia Rio

    Depending on the variant, the 2021 KIA RIO measures as below.

    VariantSeriesStyleLength (mm)Width (mm)Height (mm)Wheelbase (mm)
    SPORTYB PE MY215D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SYB PE MY215D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SYB PE MY225D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SXYB PE MY225D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SXYB PE MY215D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SPORTYB PE MY225D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SYB PE MY215D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SPORTYB PE MY215D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SYB PE MY225D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SXYB PE MY225D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SXYB PE MY215D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SPORTYB PE MY225D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    GT-LINEYB PE MY215D HATCHBACK4070172514502580
    GT-LINEYB PE MY225D HATCHBACK4070172514502580

    The 2021 KIA RIO has a braked towing capacity from 1000kg to 900kg depending on the variant and an unbraked towing capacity of 450kg.

    Rio Market Fit

    Where does it fit in the competitor segment?

    The Kia Rio is categorised as a Light Car

    Frequently Asked Questions

    If buying from a dealer as a used car, the 2021 Kia Rio range is priced from $16,600 for the "Rio SPORT" variant and finishes at $23,700 for the "Rio GT-LINE" variant. If you were to trade a used 2021 Kia Rio in to a dealer, you can expect a second hand price of $12,600 for the "Rio SPORT" variant up to $18,700 for the "Rio GT-LINE" variant. These prices may vary depending on the condition and mileage of the vehicle.

    The 2021 Kia Rio is built in Korea and is then shipped to Australia.

    The 2021 Kia Rio has a braked towing capacity from 1000kg to 900kg depending on the variant and an unbraked towing capacity of 450kg.

    Kia suggested that owners service their 2021 Kia Rio every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

    The 2021 Kia Rio has a five star ANCAP safety rating out of five.

    The 2021 Kia Rio uses Unleaded Petrol.

    The 2021 Kia Rio has 5 doors.

    In our latest review the Kia Rio scored 7.5 out of 10. Read the full Kia Rio review here.

    The 2021 Kia Rio had a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Variants from other years

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