The Kia Rio was also the go-to choice for those seeking a reasonably priced runabout that wouldn't leave them with hefty repair bills, with its average annual maintenance costs coming in at $434 ...

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of ...

Kia’s smallest vehicle, the fourth-generation Rio, was discontinued after the 2023 model year. It shared a fate similar to its Hyundai counterpart, the Accent subcompact sedan, which did not ...

Kia fits the Rio with 15-­inch wheels, a fully independent MacPherson strut front suspension, and a torsion beam rear axle. Stopping power comes from 11-­inch disc brakes up front and drum ...

Rounding the bends in 29.5 seconds at an average of 0.54 g, the 2021 Kia Rio hatchback couldn't keep pace with the Versa (28.3 seconds at 0.58 g) or Yaris (28.1 seconds at 0.58 g).

The Rio is the first Kia to sport what the company calls its EcoDynamics-Plus powertrain, which marries a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system.

Pricing and Release Date The 2023 Kia Rio is available now. Full pricing for the lineup is as follows: LX: $17,645 S: $18,285 S 5-Door: $18,585 More From Cars.com: 2018 Kia Rio Video Review ...