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    2016 Kia Rio

    Used from

    $15,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.6 - 6.3 L / 100km

    About the Kia Rio

    The 2016 Kia Rio is a small car offered in both 3D hatchback and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $15,990 for the S variant and topping out at $22,990 for the SLI.

    There are 7 variants of the Rio available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2014.

    Engine options include 1.4L multi-point injection (79kW/135Nm) and 1.6L petrol direct injection (103kW/167Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2015 Rio was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2016 Kia Rio Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Rio

    S

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.0
      • Headroom Front: 1015
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Rear: 960
      • Hip Room Front (in): 52.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1323
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 51.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1301
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.8
      • Leg Room Front: 1112
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 31.1
      • Leg Room Rear: 790
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1350
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1324
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split 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: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Si

    Adds to S:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Indicator Lights
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Titanium Look
      • On Doors: Titanium Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    Removes from S:
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    Special Edition

    Adds to Si:
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    Removes from Si:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Titanium Look
      • On Doors: Titanium Look
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated

    S Premium

    Removes from Special Edition:
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric

    Sport

    Adds to S Premium:
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    Removes from S Premium:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel

    SLS

    Adds to Sport:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Titanium Look
      • On Doors: Titanium Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Sport:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    SLi

    Adds to SLS:
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    Removes from SLS:
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
    See all 2016 Kia Rio Specs

    2016 Kia Rio Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Rio

    The most fuel efficient Kia Rio is the SLi with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 5.6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Rio that uses the most amount of fuel is the Special Edition with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.3L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Kia Rio variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    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.

    2016 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 $15,990.

    The most expensive Kia Rio is the SLi that starts from $22,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is 1150 kg offered by the following variants: Si, SLi and SLS.

    The largest Kia Rio is the Si which measures 1720mm wide, 4045mm in length and sits 1455mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Rio is the Si which has 103kW of power from its 1.6L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

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

    The heaviest Kia Rio is the Si which weighs 1630 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Rio uses unleaded.