The stylish Kia Rio has undergone a number of important changes for 2018, all designed to make it more refined, upscale and high-tech. A few of these changes seem a bit puzzling at first, but an in-depth test reveals that the subcompact maintains its status as an affordable and stylish hatchback.
Kia doles out the goods for every Rio buyer out there. Things like air conditioning, power locks, and a touchscreen infotainment system are among the long list of standard features for base models. It might seem like all cars these days have that stuff, but competitors like the Chevrolet Spark and Nissan Versa don’t come standard with a lot of those features.
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Sami!
Will there be an SX model
KIA keeps raising the bar and giving its competition a run for their money.
Kia stepping there game up!
130hp LOL
KIA with German design language!
plastic interior is better….will look brand new forever since its easy to clean….just dont scratch it
This car looks really good!
It’s void of design character much like Audi and VW so it sort of looks upscale. Not always a plus for an entry car. Mazda and VW have solid cheap offering that come off too upstream and I honestly think it subconsciously plays a part in how budget minded shoppers perceive the car. I think these cars sell better when they look the part of an affordable cutesy/energetic entry car.
Good job there Kia.
This one or the Ford Fiesta sold in Europe??????
CANADA REPRESENT!
Nice
I love my 2017 Kia Rio with a 6 speed manual transmission. I am getting 37 mpg average. I paid $11,300 new.
Why would they make the new 2018 Kia Rio heavier, less powerful, and have drum brakes in the rear? Not acceptable.
Kia is amazing now
They ripped those daytime running lamps right off the current golf/gti and threw it on their rio. Didn’t even try to make them look different.
Good review. It’s definitely a solid car. The last generation was good too. After test driving an LX and an EX, it was the EX that felt really good for a subcompact. This new Rio is likely to be the top of the class.
2:45 “Two transmissions, automatic and manual” — Is manual available with all trims and options like automatic? This is important information for some buyers. Manual available on all trims is big news and a solid factor in buying.
I absolute HATE cars with CVT automatic transmission. I want a small Asian-brand hatchback ‘CAR’ for the fuel efficiency but ability to pop open a hatch, but I want a conventional automatic with GEARS in it, not a CVT. And I want a car that has a manual parking brake lever, not some button. Nearly impossible to find these days. Toyota = the Yaris has a 4 speed, and the Corolla hatch has a CVT. Honda has the Fit with a CVT and parking button. Nissan has the Versa with a CVT. Subaru has the Impreza with a CVT. Only the new Hyundai Accent hatchback, and the Kia Rio hatchback offer what I want, so that’s what I will be getting.
Yeah I really like that interior.
Striking red colour though, looks fierce
This is just too slow.
I’m definitely sold.
no heated windshield? warranty?
Canadians do appreciate those heated seats. Wish more automakers would make that standard for us.
Great review. Very informative and nice looking car. You look like Wil Wheaton (actor) :-))
This car isn’t available in homeland korea
Nice looking car
프라이드 후속모델로 국내에서도 만날 수 있으면 좋겠네요.
This car in my market comes with only a 1.4L petrol engine with a 4 speed autobox. Underpowered as hell
Great review, love the car, hate the lisp. So distracting.
Seriously good looking car.
I can’t believe my ’03 Rio is fifteen years old now 🙁
People will hate it Because its a kia.