Kia Rio Specifications

The 3 trim level is remarkably well-equipped for the class

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Kia Rio trims
1
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The 1 gets 15-inch steel wheels with plastic covers as standard. You also get body coloured bumpers, LED daytime running lights, a heated rear window, and a rear fog light. Inside you get a cloth interior along with a four-speaker system with USB and Aux-in connections as well as Bluetooth. on the 1, the rear windows are manually operated.

Kia Rio 1 equipment
Exterior Features

Multi reflector headlights

Rear fog lamp

Daytime running lights

Front fog lights

Body colour bumpers

Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors

Body coloured door mirrors

Black grille with silver surround

Interior Features

Air conditioning

Silver interior door handles

Woven cloth upholstery

2x 12V sockets

Entertainment

4 speakers

Wheels

15" steel wheels with full wheel covers

Low rolling resistance tyres

Technical

Intelligent Stop and Go

Trim

Silver fascia trim

Driver Convenience

Instrument cluster- 3.5" Monochrome TFT Display

Kia Rio 1 engines
There is one engine available with the 1 trim
1.25
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • 5 door
Engine size
1.25 litres
Brake horsepower (BHP)
83
Acceleration (0-60mph)
12.5s
Fuel economy
51mpg
First year road tax
£165
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£12,220
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Avoid models with 16-inch alloy wheels, as they are less comfortable over bumpy roads
Of all the various engines, the three-cylinder 1.0-litre unit is the pick of the range
Every model comes with a manual gearbox as standard, and it's smooth and slick
The Rio's cabin is a match for anything from the Volkswagen Group
Models in '2' trim and above come with a touchscreen infotainment system
The mix of colours gives the cabin an upmarket feel
Headroom in the rear seats is excellent, but legroom is tight if the front seats are pushed right back
The big boot is one of the Rio's strengths
The faster you're going in the Rio, the more comfortable it is
The diesel engines return good fuel economy, but are noisy and feel slower than the petrols
The Rio is easy to drive smoothly, but not the most comfortable at low speeds
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