Kia

Kia Rio

Price $14,595 – $23,295
Fuel consumption 6.5 – 8.8 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 75%(view ratings)
The Rio is Kia's most affordable vehicle and is offered in one of two configurations: the Rio sedan and the Rio five-door hatchback. It comes with a 137-horsepower, 1.6L engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission or an optional six-speed automatic. What draws buyers to the Rio is that uplevel versions can be equipped with heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. A brand-new Rio will arrive for 2018.

Kia Rio

Pricing
MSRP CA$14,595
Fees CA$1,560
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$274/month
Powertrain
Engine 1.6 l I-4
Power 137 hp @ 6,300 rpm (102 kW)
Torque 123 lb·ft @ 4,850 rpm (167 N·m)
Induction Atmospheric
Fuel type Regular
Transmission 6-speed manual
Drivetrain FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Sedan
Category N/A
Assembly N/A
Generation N/A
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 8.8 L/100km
Highway 6.6 L/100km
Combined 7.8 L/100km
Autonomy 551 km
CO₂ emissions 181 g/km
Equipment
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input standard
CD player standard
Apple CarPlay compatible not available
Android Auto compatible not available
Sirius XM standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering N/A
Turning diameter 10 m (33′)
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, torsion bars
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P185/65TR15
Rear tires P185/65TR15
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,369 mm (172″)
Width 1,720 mm (68″)
Height 1,455 mm (57″)
Wheelbase 2,570 mm (101″)
Front track 1,519 mm (60″)
Rear track 1,524 mm (60″)
Weight 1,252 kg (2,760 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 5
Trunk 388 l
Fuel tank 43 l (9 gal)
Towing capacity N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h N/A
80-120 km/h N/A
Top speed N/A
Braking distance N/A
Warranty
Base warranty 5 years/100,000 km
Powertrain warranty 5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 5/10
Safety 7/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 8/10
Average 75%(view ratings)