Kia Rio Sedan
Kia Rio Sedan
Kia Rio

2021 Kia Rio sedan

Pros: Pleasant ride and engaging handling; decent power for a subcompact car; availability of forward collision warning with autonomous emergency braking

Cons: Cramped rear-seat space; rear seatbacks don’t fold completely flat in hatchback model; so-so rear visibility

CG Says: The 2021 Kia Rio has refreshed styling and a revised infotainment system with a larger 8-inch screen. Rio is a subcompact car offered in two bodystyles, a 4-door-sedan and a 4-door-hatchback that Kia calls a “5-Door.” Rio was redesigned for 2018. The sole powertrain choice is a 120-hp 1.6-liter 4-cylinder paired with a CVT automatic transmission. Available features include Kia’s UVO infotainment system and forward collision warning with autonomous emergency braking.

The Kia Rio is one of the best cars in the subcompact-car segment; it delivers impressive levels of comfort and refinement at attractive prices. It also has decent power for the class and comes with a generous warranty.

The Facts
Class Subcompact Car
Body Style(s) 4-door sedan, 4-door hatchback
Passenger Count 5
Drive Wheels front-wheel drive
Manufacturer Kia
Nation of Manufacture South Korea
Base Prices LX sedan: $17,045
S sedan: $17,685
S hatchback: $17,985

Base Engine
1.6-liter 4-cylinder
Horsepower
120
Std. Transmission
CVT
Avail. Transmission
NA
EPA City Range (mpg)
33
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
41

Kia Rio Hatchback
2021 Kia Rio hatchback
NHTSA Ratings
Overall - NA
0%

(5 is the highest rating)

Front Crash - NA
0%
Side Crash - NA
0%
Rollover - NA
0%

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