Kia Rio Reviews

You'll find all our Kia Rio reviews right here. Kia Rio prices range from $16,610 for the Rio S to $27,610 for the Rio Gt Line.

Our reviews offer detailed analysis of the 's features, design, practicality, fuel consumption, engine and transmission, safety, ownership and what it's like to drive.

The most recent reviews sit up the top of the page, but if you're looking for an older model year or shopping for a used car, scroll down to find Kia dating back as far as 2000.

Or, if you just want to read the latest news about the Kia Rio, you'll find it all here.

Kia Rio SLi 2017 review
By Tim Robson · 05 Apr 2017
Even as the market for small passenger cars continues to soften, carmakers are still building small, light, and practical hatches. Kia's fourth gen Rio is one example, except for one glaring omission.
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Kia Rio Si 2017 review: snapshot
By Andrew Chesterton · 01 Feb 2017
The Si is the mid-spec model in the 2017 Kia Rio range
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Kia Rio S 2017 review: snapshot
By Andrew Chesterton · 01 Feb 2017
The S model is the entry point to the 2017 Kia Rio range
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Kia Rio 2017 review
By Andrew Chesterton · 23 Jan 2017
Andrew Chesterton road tests and reviews the new Kia Rio with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its Australian launch in Melbourne.
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Kia Rio S Premium auto 2016 review
By Laura Berry · 14 Oct 2016
Richard Berry road tests and reviews the 2016 Kia Rio S Premium auto with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.
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Used Kia Rio review: 2011-2014
By Graham Smith · 26 Aug 2016
Graham Smith reviews the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Kia Rio as a used buy.
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Used Kia Rio review: 2000-2015
By Ewan Kennedy · 08 Dec 2015
Ewan Kennedy reviews the first generation, second generation and third generation Kia Rio, from 2001, 2007 and 2012, as a used buy.
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Kia Rio Si 2015 review
By Alistair Kennedy · 09 Apr 2015
Alistair Kennedy road tests and reviews the Kia Rio Si with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.
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Kia Rio 2015 review
By Peter Barnwell · 24 Mar 2015
Plenty of new car choices are available for under $20 grand on the road, but pretty much all are in the light car or smaller micro car segments. In total, some 26 models are available from about 15 manufacturers which gives consumers a wide selection to choose from. Offerings come from all quarters... India, Thailand,
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Renault Clio vs Kia Rio
By Craig Duff · 13 Mar 2015
France and Korea take varying tacks on the light-car route. Craig Duff navigates.
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