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2012 Kia Rio

New from

$5,800 excl. on-roads

CarExpert Rating

Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year

Fuel Efficiency

5.5-6.3 L / 100KM

About the Kia Rio

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

The 2012 Kia Rio is classified as a 3 Door Hatchback which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the UB generation, starting from $5,800 MLRP for the S and topping out at $9,200 for the SLi.

There are 23 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in February of 2012. The Rio is built in Korea and is available with Multi Point Fuel Injection , equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.

Other powertrain options include:

Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 4 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive

The Rio is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

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2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

2012 Kia Rio Price

5d Hatchback

Variant	Price From*	Price To*
S	$6,800	$8,400
SLi	$7,000	$9,200
Si	$8,000	$8,800

4d Sedan

Variant	Price From*	Price To*
Si	$6,900	$7,600

3d Hatchback

Variant	Price From*	Price To*
S	$5,800	$7,300
SLS	$7,000	$7,700

*excl. on-roads

All Kia Rio Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2024	$19,690	$25,590
2023	$18,900	$25,590
2022	$18,600	$24,200
2021	$16,100	$23,100
2020	$13,600	$21,400
2019	$11,800	$19,200
2018	$11,100	$17,800
2017	$8,000	$13,400
2016	$6,900	$9,800
2015	$6,200	$9,500
2014	$6,200	$8,800
2013	$6,300	$9,800
2012	$5,800	$9,200

*excl. on-roads

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2012 Kia Rio Specs

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Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic
Air Conditioning
Anti-lock Braking
Brake Assist
Central Locking Remote Control
Cloth Trim
Dual Front Airbags Package
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Electronic Stability Program
Engine Immobiliser
Head Airbags
Hill Holder
Power Mirrors
Power Steering
Power Windows
Radio CD with 4 Speakers
Rear Spoiler
Remote Boot/Hatch Release
Seatbelts - Pre-tensioners Front Seats
Side Front AirBags
Traction Control System
Trip Computer

Adds:

16 Inch Alloy Wheels
Cruise Control
Daytime Running Lights - LED
Fog Lights - Front
Leather Steering Wheel
Power Mirrors With Indicators
Radio CD with 6 Speakers

Removes:

Radio CD with 4 Speakers

SLS

Adds:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Automatic Air Con / Climate Control
Dusk Sensing Headlights
Keyless Entry and Drive
Leather Upholstery
Rain Sensing Wipers

Removes:

16 Inch Alloy Wheels
Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic
Air Conditioning
Cloth Trim
Power Mirrors
Remote Boot/Hatch Release

SLi

Adds:

Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic
Air Conditioning
Cloth Trim
Remote Boot/Hatch Release

Removes:

Automatic Air Con / Climate Control
Keyless Entry and Drive
Leather Upholstery
Rain Sensing Wipers

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2012 Kia Rio Dimensions

1455mm

1720mm

4045mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2012 Kia Rio Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2024	800Kg	900Kg
2023	800Kg	900Kg
2022	800Kg	900Kg
2021	800Kg	1100Kg
2020	800Kg	1100Kg
2019	800Kg	1100Kg
2018	800Kg	1100Kg
2017	850Kg	1050Kg
2016	850Kg	1050Kg
2015	850Kg	1050Kg
2014	850Kg	1150Kg
2013	850Kg	1150Kg
2012	850Kg	1150Kg

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2012 Kia Rio Fuel Economy

Kia Rio	Fuel Type	Combined
S	Unleaded Petrol	6.3 L/100km
Si	Unleaded Petrol	6.1 L/100km
SLi	Unleaded Petrol	5.5 L/100km

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