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2023 Kia Rio

New from

$19,690 excl. on-roads

CarExpert Rating

Safety Rating

Warranty

7 years

Fuel Efficiency

5.3 - 6 L / 100km

About the Kia Rio

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

The 2023 Kia Rio is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. 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 4 variants of the Rio available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2022.

Engine options include 1.4L multi-point injection (73kW/133Nm) and 1.0L turbo petrol direct injection (73kW/172Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

The 2023 Rio was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Kia Rio News

Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023

William Stopford

Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023

Escape, Rio, CX-9, Passat... Some nameplates that have been around for a long, long time in Australia have been axed this year, along with some newer nameplates.

1 Year Ago

Next-gen Kia Rio teased, reveal date set

Jack Quick

Next-gen Kia Rio teased, reveal date set

Kia is set to reveal the bolder-looking, next-generation Rio on August 9. It's unclear if it will adopt the K3 name locally.

2 Years Ago

The Rio is dead, but Kia Australia won't go SUV-only

Jack Quick

The Rio is dead, but Kia Australia won't go SUV-only

Kia Australia says the small passenger segment formed the foundation of its growth, despite confirming it'll imminently axe the Rio.

2 Years Ago

Cheapest new cars on sale in Australia for 2023

Jack Quick

Cheapest new cars on sale in Australia for 2023

The top 10 cheapest cars on sale in Australia might surprise you as minimum asking prices continue to creep up and familiar models are axed.

2 Years Ago

James Wong

Kia Rio being axed in Australia

Kia has confirmed the Rio will be no more in Australia following the current model, marking the end of a 20-year local run for the nameplate.

2 Years Ago

Kia Australia raises prices on most models

Jack Quick

Kia Australia raises prices on most models

Kia has given half the models it offers locally price increases between $300 and $1500, depending on the variant, citing cost of business reasons.

2 Years Ago

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2023 Kia Rio Price

Sport

Configuration	Price From*
1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$21,190
1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$23,490

S

Configuration	Price From*
1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$19,690
1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$21,990

GT-Line

Configuration	Price From*
1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$25,590

SX

Configuration	Price From*
1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$20,090
1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$22,390

*excl. on-roads

All Kia Rio Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2024	$19,690	$25,590
2023	$19,690	$25,590
2022	$19,090	$25,590
2021	$18,090	$24,990
2020	$16,990	$23,590

*excl. on-roads

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2023 Kia Rio Specs

See our comprehensive details for the Kia Rio

Airbags
- Number Of: 6
Audio system
- Colour Screen
- Radio: Am/fm
- Touch Screen
Bluetooth
- Includes Music Streaming
- Includes Phone Control
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

Adds to S:

Door mirrors/cameras
- Heated
- Indicator Lights
Luxury trim
- On Gear Selector: Leather
- On Gearknob: Leather
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Steering wheel
- Type: Leather Covered
Sunroof
- Operation: Electric
- Type: Glass
Vanity mirror
- Illuminated

Removes from S:

Illuminated entry system
- Logo Projection
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Main Seat Material: Cloth
Steering wheel
- Type: Plastic

Sport

Adds to SX:

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
Illuminated entry system
- Logo Projection
Lane departure warning
- Activates Steering
Multi-function display screen
- Screen Size (in): 4.20
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Main Seat Material: Cloth

Removes from SX:

Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Sunroof
- Operation: Electric
- Type: Glass
Vanity mirror
- Illuminated

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