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    Kia Rio

    New from

    $19,690 excl. on-roads

    7.8

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 years

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.3 - 6 L / 100km

    About the Kia Rio

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2024 Kia Rio's used prices in Australia typically range from $19,690 for the S variant and topping out at $25,590 for the Gt-line.

    There are 3 variants of the Rio available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2022.

    Engine options include 1.4L petrol (74kW/133Nm) and 1.0L turbo petrol (74kW/172Nm). Available with 6 speed manual, 6 speed automatic or 7 speed auto dual clutch transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2024 Rio was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Kia Rio models from other years

    Kia Rio Rating

    Kia Rio News

    *excl. on-roads

    2024 Kia Rio Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Rio

    S

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Logo Projection
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Front: 987
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.0
      • Headroom Rear: 964
      • Hip Room Front (in): 52.9
      • Hip Room Front: 1344
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 52.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1330
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1070
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 33.5
      • Leg Room Rear: 850
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1375
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1355
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Constant
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1
    • Ventilation system
      • Engine Heater
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Sport

    Adds to S:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from S:
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    GT-Line

    Adds to Sport:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Sport:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    See all 2024 Kia Rio Specs

    2024 Kia Rio Dimensions

    1450mm
    1725mm
    4065mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2024 Kia Rio Dimensions

    2024 Kia Rio Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Rio

    The most fuel efficient Kia Rio is the GT-LINE with a 7 SPEED AUTO DUAL CLUTCH which is powered by a 1.0L TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ and uses 5.3L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Rio that uses the most amount of fuel is the SPORT with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.4L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 6L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    See all Kia Rio Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Rio?

    You should service your Rio at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Rio's warranty.

    2024 Kia Rio Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Rio?

    The Kia Rio offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Kia Rio FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Rio is the S that starts from $19,690.

    The most expensive Kia Rio is the GT-LINE that starts from $25,590.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is offered by the GT-LINE which can tow 900 kg

    The largest Kia Rio is the GT-LINE which measures 1725mm wide, 4070mm in length and sits 1450mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Rio is the GT-LINE which has 74kW of power from its 1.0L TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ engine.

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

    The heaviest Kia Rio is the GT-LINE which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Rio uses Unleaded Petrol.