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    2020 Kia Rio

    2020 Kia Rio

    Price

    Price$14,200 - $22,200
    Fuel Efficiency5.4 - 6.2 / 100km
    ANCAP Rating5-star
    Warranty7 years
    Kia

    About the Rio

    The 2020 Kia Rio was available in twelve variants, is classed as a Light Car and was built in Korea. It uses Unleaded Petrol fuel.

    The 2020 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 S
    $14,200MSRP
    1.4L
    6-speed Manual
    5D HATCHBACK
    Petrol
    5.6L / 100km
    FWD
    Kia Rio SPORT
    $15,800MSRP
    1.4L
    6-speed Manual
    5D HATCHBACK
    Petrol
    5.6L / 100km
    FWD
    Kia Rio SX
    $17,900MSRP
    1.4L
    6-speed Manual
    5D HATCHBACK
    Petrol
    5.6L / 100km
    FWD
    Kia Rio GT-LINE
    $21,000MSRP
    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
    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
    2020 Kia Rio Sport review

    2020 Kia Rio Sport review

    William Stopford profile picture
    William Stopford
    6.8
    The Kia Rio Sport is a handsome and well-packaged little hatchback let down by one major flaw. Unfortunately, it’s a hard one to ignore.
    09 Apr 20

    News

    All the latest Rio news
    2020 Toyota Yaris v MG 3 v Kia Rio v Suzuki Swift v Volkswagen Polo v Mazda 2 spec comparison

    2020 Toyota Yaris v MG 3 v Kia Rio v Suzuki Swift v Volkswagen Polo v Mazda 2 spec comparison

    Mike Costello profile picture
    Mike Costello
    We compare all of the key specifications, prices and features of the six top-selling city cars on sale. Is the new Toyota Yaris really so expensive in context?
    22 Aug 20
    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
    2020 Kia Rio price and specs

    2020 Kia Rio price and specs

    William Stopford profile picture
    William Stopford
    Two engines are available, along with the choice of manual or automatic in the Rio. Pricing kicks off at $17,490 before on-road costs.
    23 Mar 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 2020 KIA RIO every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first.

    The 2020 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 2020 KIA RIO fuel usage below.

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

    VariantSeriesStyleFuel TypeHighwayCityCombinedE10?
    SYB MY205D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--5.6-
    SPORTYB PE MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--5.6-
    SPORTYB MY205D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--5.6-
    SYB PE MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--5.6-
    SYB MY205D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--6.2-
    SXYB PE MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--5.6-
    SPORTYB MY205D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--6.0-
    SYB PE MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--6.2-
    SPORTYB PE MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--6.0-
    SXYB PE MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--6.0-
    GT-LINEYB MY205D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--5.4-
    GT-LINEYB PE MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--5.4-

    Rio Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Kia Rio

    Depending on the variant, the 2020 KIA RIO measures as below.

    VariantSeriesStyleLength (mm)Width (mm)Height (mm)Wheelbase (mm)
    SYB MY205D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SPORTYB PE MY215D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SPORTYB MY205D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SYB PE MY215D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SYB MY205D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SXYB PE MY215D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SPORTYB MY205D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SYB PE MY215D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SPORTYB PE MY215D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    SXYB PE MY215D HATCHBACK4065172514502580
    GT-LINEYB MY205D HATCHBACK4070172514502580
    GT-LINEYB PE MY215D HATCHBACK4070172514502580

    The 2020 KIA RIO has a braked towing capacity from 1000kg to 800kg 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 2020 Kia Rio range is priced from $14,200 for the "Rio S" variant and finishes at $22,200 for the "Rio GT-LINE" variant. If you were to trade a used 2020 Kia Rio in to a dealer, you can expect a second hand price of $10,600 for the "Rio S" variant up to $17,500 for the "Rio GT-LINE" variant. These prices may vary depending on the condition and mileage of the vehicle.

    The 2020 Kia Rio is built in Korea and is then shipped to Australia.

    The 2020 Kia Rio has a braked towing capacity from 1000kg to 800kg depending on the variant and an unbraked towing capacity of 450kg.

    Kia suggested that owners service their 2020 Kia Rio every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

    The 2020 Kia Rio has a five star ANCAP safety rating out of five.

    The 2020 Kia Rio uses Unleaded Petrol.

    The 2020 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 2020 Kia Rio had a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Variants from other years

    2024 Kia Rio 2023 Kia Rio 2022 Kia Rio 2021 Kia Rio 2019 Kia Rio 2018 Kia Rio 2017 Kia Rio 2016 Kia Rio 2015 Kia Rio 2014 Kia Rio 2013 Kia Rio 2012 Kia Rio

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