Kia Rio Explained

Kia Rio
Manufacturer:Kia
Aka:Kia Pride (2005–2017)
Kia K2 (China; 2011–2020)
Production:November 1999 – December 2023
Model Years:2001–2023 (North America)
Body Style:3-door hatchback (2011–2017)
5-door hatchback
4-door sedan/saloon
5-door station wagon (1999–2005)
Class:Subcompact car (B)
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Predecessor:Kia Pride
Kia Avella
Successor:Kia K3 (BL7)

The Kia Rio (Korean: 기아 리오) is a subcompact car manufactured by Kia from 1999 to 2023. Body styles have included a three and five-door hatchback and four-door sedan, equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive.

The Rio replaced the first generation Pride—a rebadged version of the Ford Festiva—and the Avella, a subcompact sold as a Ford in some markets. A second generation was introduced in 2005 in Europe and in 2006 in North America, sharing its platform with the Hyundai Accent, a subcompact manufactured by its sister Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea.

In August 2023, the K3 was introduced as its successor in several markets such as Mexico and the GCC countries.__TOC__

First generation (DC; 1999)

First generation
Production:November 1999 – 2005 (South Korea)
2001–2013 (Ecuador)[1] [2]
2005–2012 (Iran)
Model Years:2001–2005 (North America)
Assembly:South Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant)
Ecuador: Quito (AYMESA)
Iran: Tehran (SAIPA)
Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)
Designer:I.DE.A Institute[3]
Body Style:4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
Engine:1.3 L B3 I4 (petrol)
1.5 L B5-DE I4 (petrol)
1.6 L B6 I4 (petrol)
Transmission:5-speed manual
4-speed F4A-EL automatic
Wheelbase:24101NaN1
Length:42151NaN1 (2000–02)
42401NaN1 (2002–05)
Width:16751NaN1 (2000–02)
16801NaN1 (2002–05)
Height:14401NaN1
Model Code:DC

The first generation Kia Rio (referred internally as the "DC") was offered in both four-door sedan and five-door station wagon body styles. When released, it was the least-expensive mass-produced car to be sold in the United States.[4] While the Rio's styling and affordability were well-received, it was derided for its poor build quality and driving experience.[5]

The station wagon was marketed as the "Rio Cinco" in the United States, "Rio RX-V" in Canada, and "Rio Look" in Chile. The sedan/saloon version was not sold in the United Kingdom, and the station wagon/hatchback was known as the "Rio" there. In Greece, both versions were sold as the "Rio". In South Korea, this was the only generation to use the "Rio" name, as the "Pride" name was used from the second generation onwards.

The first generation Rio offered only one engine for each model year in the United States: a 96hp 1.5-litre DOHC I4 gasoline engine from 2001 through 2002. Then a larger version appeared, a 1.6-litre DOHC four-cylinder rated at 1040NaN0 used for model years 2003 through 2005. All years offered a choice of a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed F4A-EL automatic. An alternative of a 1.3-litre (1,343 cc) SOHC four-cylinder/eight-valve petrol, producing 750NaN0 was offered in some other countries, including the United Kingdom and most of continental Europe. The USA-version five-door featured power steering and a tachometer, optional on the sedan. The European version was marketed under several trim levels; standard equipment for all trims included a driver airbag. Additional features were available for promotion in Greece, including leather seats and car alarm. In Europe, the various national markets received different selections of the three engines.

The domestic Korean market versions did not include the 1.6-liter version, as the South Korean taxation system heavily penalizes cars of more than 1,500 cc. Claimed outputs for the domestic versions (JIS) were higher, at 840NaN0 for the little 1.3 and 1080NaN0 for the DOHC 1.5.[6] For the SOHC 1.5 950NaN0 was claimed. The first generation hatchback was marketed as the Rio RX-V in South Korea.

Safety features included seat belts and an airbag for the driver. ABS was available as an option for entry-line cars but fitted by default for top of the range models (i.e., Rio LX, in the UK, and Rio LS, in Greece).

There was a version called the Sports-Pac, which featured a bonnet scoop, a rear wing, golden wheels, and blue paint, all inspired by the Subaru Impreza WRX STi. Mechanically the Sports-Pac was identical to regular models, with the exception of lowered suspension.[7]

Facelift

In 2002, the Rio received a mild redesign (for the 2003 model year in the US) including upgrades in engine, suspension, brakes, and new exterior and interior styling. After this 2002 facelift, the entire range received the "Rio SF" moniker in the domestic South Korean market, with "SF" standing for both "Science Fiction" and "Safety First".

In Europe, the facelifted Rio received minor changes in external look and engine improvement of the 1.3 from 75hp to 80hp at 5,500 rpm, and 86lbft at 3,000 rpm.

Iranian production of the facelifted Rio by SAIPA began in 2005. The cars were not equipped with ABS or airbags until 2012, powered by a version of the 1.5 litre engine which produces 96hp at 5,500 rpm and 135Nm torque at 4,500 rpm. In early 2012, the production ended.

Second generation (JB; 2005)

Second generation
Aka:Kia Pride
Kia Sephia Sport (Colombia, taxi version)
Production:2005–2011
Model Years:2006–2011 (North America)
Assembly:South Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant)
China: Yancheng (Yancheng Plant)
Russia: Izhevsk (IzhAvto)
Body Style:5-door hatchback
4-door sedan
Related:Hyundai Accent (MC)
Engine:1.4 L G4EE Alpha II I4 (petrol)
1.6 L G4ED Alpha II I4 (petrol)
1.5 L U-Line I4 (diesel)[8]
Transmission:5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Wheelbase:25001NaN1
Length:39901NaN1 (hatchback)
42401NaN1 (2005–09 sedan)
42501NaN1 (2009–11 sedan)
Width:16951NaN1
Height:14701NaN1
Model Code:JB

Kia introduced the second generation (JB) in early 2005 model year in Europe and for model year 2006 in North America, based on a redesigned platform shared with the Hyundai Accent. The engine was upgraded to a 110 hp 1.6-litre DOHC four-cylinder "Alpha II" engine now also shared with the Hyundai Accent. Other changes include a new exterior design, an increase in exterior size and interior volume, increased safety features and fuel economy. The station wagon was dropped with this generation in favor of a new 5-door hatchback.

Kia offered the 2006 sedan as the Rio and Rio LX, the LX trim included power steering, air conditioning, and CD player. The Rio5 (USA) is offered simply in SX trim level with leather-covered steering wheel. As in the first generation, only the five-door hatchback version was offered in some European markets (including the UK). Three engines are available; a 1.6-litre DOHC engine with 1100NaN0, a lesser 1.4-litre version with 960NaN0 and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine with 109 hp. However, in the US market only the 1.6-litre gasoline engine is offered, in two body styles: a four-door-sedan and a five-door hatch. The European version's common rail diesel engine produces 1100NaN0.

In 2007, an SX trim level was added to the Rio sedan with the same features supplied with the Rio5 SX.

In 2007, the South Korean government began testing approximately 4,000 pre-production Rio hybrid-electric models, with parent company Hyundai Kia Automotive Group later announcing and subsequently withdrawing anticipated release dates for the hybrid model.[9] [10]

For 2008, Kia offered the LX trim level for the Rio5 (similar to the Rio LX sedan) and a limited production of Rio5 SX Tuner models, featuring Falken FK452 tires, Tanabe strut tower brace and Eibach Federn lowering springs.[11]

For the 2009 model year, all Rio and Rio5 trims received standard Sirius Satellite Radio (complimentary for three months) and radios with USB port & auxiliary jack, the auxiliary jack substituting for a Bluetooth mobile phone connection for devices with an earphone jack. The Kia Rio ranked 5th in the "20 least expensive 2009 vehicles to insure" list by Insure.com. According to research, the Rio is one of the least expensive vehicles to insure.[12]

For the Malaysian market, the second generation Rio was launched on the 7 September 2005 available with only one trim level with only the hatchback body style and powered by a 1.4-litre 16 valve DOHC engine with a 4-speed automatic gearbox and was fully imported from South Korea.[13] [14] [15]

Facelift

For the 2010 model year, the models received a facelift in late 2009, adopting Kia's new Tiger nose grille. In addition, the steering wheel receives the same design as the Kia Soul and Kia Forte, featuring optional Bluetooth hands-free phone operation, and the gauges cluster receives a new red backlit design. The headlights were modified slightly, with a darker appearance and parking lights and side-marker lights sharing the turn-signal housing. Side moldings on the car became narrower and body-colored. For the UK version, the Rio looks exactly the same as the US version, except that only the hatchback variant is sold there. It has Kia's new 'Tiger Nose' grille (for the 2010 model) and is powered by a 1.4-litre DOHC four-cylinder 16-valve petrol engine, or a 1.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder 16-valve diesel. They both have a five speed manual gearbox.

This facelifted Kia Rio was never being sold in the markets of Central and Southeastern Europe,[16] [17] apparently due to dismal sales, as well as due to the insufficient production capacities.

Safety

IIHSThe 2006 Rio received Poor to Average ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).[18]
TestRating
Overall:
Moderate overlap front:Average
Side:Poor
Roof strength:Average
Head restraints & seats:Poor
Euro NCAPEuro NCAP test results for a LHD, 5-door hatchback variant on a 2005 registration:

Third generation (UB/QB; 2011)

Starting from the third generation, the Rio was split into two different models, one being the global model (codename: UB), and the other is a specific model for Russia and China (codename: QB).

Global version (UB)

Third generation
Aka:Kia Pride
Production:2011–2017
Model Years:2012–2017 (North America)
Assembly:South Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant)
Malaysia: Gurun (NAM)
Body Style:3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
4-door sedan
Platform:Hyundai-Kia PB
Related:Kia Pegas/Soluto
Hyundai Accent (RB)
Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai HB20
Hyundai Reina
Transmission:5-speed manual
6-speed M6CF1 manual
4-speed automatic
6-speed A6GF1 automatic
Wheelbase:25701NaN1
Length:159.3inches (hatchback)
171.9inches (sedan)
Width:67.7inches
Height:57.3inches
Weight:1093-
Model Code:UB

The global third-generation Rio debuted on March 1, 2011, at the Geneva Motor Show, again based on the Hyundai Accent. It was designed at Kia's design studios in Irvine, California. The vehicle feature sloping shoulder lines and wedge-shaped exteriors, which is inline with other Kia models at the time such as the 2011 Optima and Sportage. The Rio also feature its own interpretation of Kia's signature grille known as the "Tiger Nose", which is slimmed down to connect to the headlamp design. The new design includes a larger air intake. Its extended wheelbase of 25701NaN1 improves passenger and cargo space.[19] [20]

The Rio in Europe also receives a 3-door model. It is mechanically identical to the 5-door, though its longer doors give it a more sporting appearance that appeals to younger audiences. The 3-door is also noticeably cheaper than the 5-door.

In November 2011, the third-generation Rio was awarded Semperit Irish Car of the Year and in December was awarded Australian Carsguide's 2011 Car of the Year award as well, triumphing over many other vehicles including the likes of the Range Rover Evoque and the recently facelifted Ford Territory.

Powertrain

The UB Rio featured 1.4-litre or 1.6-litre Hyundai GDI Gamma engines. The European market also received the option of a 1.25-litre petrol engine, as well as a 1.4-litre or 1.1-litre CRDi turbo-diesel engine - the 1.1-litre engine having the lowest CO2 emissions and highest MPG of any non-electric or hybrid car currently on sale at time of writing; up to 88 mpg on the EU combined cycle (73 mpg in US gallons) and emitting only 85 grams of per kilometer. This market, however, lacked the 1.6-litre engine, with the 1.4-litre being the most powerful on offer.

Transmission options included a 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic for the American market, with the European market receiving a 5-speed manual for the 1.25-litre Petrol engine, a 6-speed manual for the 1.4-litre petrol, 1.1-litre and 1.4-litre diesels and a 4-speed automatic for the 1.4-litre petrol "2" spec model in 5-door configuration. Intelligent stop & go was an option on almost all available trim and engine levels.

UK

In the UK the Rio was available in seven different trim levels in total across its lifespan. In price order from lowest to highest, the Rio trim levels are: 1, 1 Air, VR7 / SR7, 2, 3, and 4. From launch in 2011, the trim levels available were 2 and 3, with the more basic 1, starting from £10,695, and 1 Air trims coming one year later in 2012 and the top spec Rio 4 being added to the line up in 2014. The base Rio 1 had the lack of features such as air-conditioning and alloy wheels but all Rio models were equipped with Bluetooth from factory. The Rio VR7 was a special edition model that entered the range in 2014 which was based on a 1 Air model but came with upgraded features such as 15" alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, and a leather steering wheel. This became the Rio SR7 after the facelift in 2015. The Rio 2 gained 16" alloy wheels, front fog lights, and heated power-folding door mirrors over the VR7 / SR7 but had a lack of parking sensors amongst the standard equipment. The Rio 3 and 4 were the higher trim levels within the range, with the Rio 3 receiving features such as 17" diamond-cut alloy wheels, heated front seats, LED daytime running lights & rear lights, automatic & cornering headlights, automatic climate control, and a 'Premium Supervision cluster', a larger information display within the driver gauges. Finally, the top spec Rio 4 gained features such as a sunroof, black leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and keyless entry & start over the 3 model.

After the facelift in 2015, the Rio 3 and 4 gained a multi-function touchscreen with satellite navigation and a reversing camera, exclusive to these higher models. There were four engines available in the Rio. These are all from Kia's ECOdynamics engine range, consisting of a 1.2 litre and 1.4 litre four-cylinder petrol, a 1.1 litre three-cylinder diesel, and a 1.4 litre four-cylinder diesel. Rio 1, 1 Air and VR7/SR7 were only available with the 1.2 petrol and 1.1 diesel, and the Rio 2 was available with all four engine options. The 3 and 4 trim levels were only available with the 1.4 petrol and 1.4 diesel, both standard with a 6-speed manual, with an option of a 4-speed automatic on the 1.4 petrol, which was also available in the Rio 2.

The colours available on the pre-facelift Rio are Clear White (standard colour), Bright Silver, Midnight Black, Blaze Red, Electric Blue (2, 3 & 4), and Graphite Metallic, the latter only being available on 3 and 4 models. The facelift brought two new colours to the Rio; Urban Blue, replacing Electric Blue and is only available on Rio 2 and 3, and Yellow Zest, a colour exclusive to the SR7 trim. Graphite Metallic still remains available on the facelift Rio but only on the Rio 4.

Safety

Latin NCAP

The Korean-made Rio Sedan in its most basic Latin American market configuration with no airbags, no ABS and no ESC received 0 stars for adult occupants and 1 star for toddlers from Latin NCAP in May 2017.[21]

IIHS

The 2012 Rio received Marginal to Good ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).[22]

TestRating
Overall:
Small overlap front:Marginal
Moderate overlap front:Good
Side:Average
Roof strength:Good
Head restraints & seats:Good
Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 5-door hatchback standard European market variant on a 2011 registration:

Russian/Chinese version (QB)

Third generation
Aka:Kia K2 (China)[23]
Production:2011–2017
Assembly:China: Yancheng (DYK)
Russia: St. Petersburg (HMMR)
Body Style:5-door hatchback
4-door sedan
Platform:Hyundai-Kia PB
Related:Hyundai Accent/Solaris (RB)
Hyundai Reina
Engine:Petrol


1.4 L Gamma MPi I4
1.6 L Gamma MPi I4

Transmission:5/6-speed manual
4/6-speed automatic
Wheelbase:25701NaN1
Length:NaN1NaN1 (hatchback)
NaN1NaN1 (sedan)
Width:17001NaN1
Height:14701NaN1
Weight:1115-
Model Code:QB

Kia developed a separate Rio model for the Russian market. Production began on 15 August 2011 at the Hyundai plant in Saint Petersburg, and the QB Kia Rio was officially released in Russia on 17 August 2011.[24] [25] Hatchback production in Russia started in January 2012.[26] The QB Rio features a more conservative design than the UB Rio. This version was also released to Chinese market, badged as the Kia K2.

Fourth generation (YB/SC/FB/UC; 2017)

The fourth-generation Rio also consists of two different models, one being the global model produced in South Korea, Mexico and Algeria known with the model code YB or SC, and the other is a specific model for Russia and China known with the model code FB or UC and produced in the aforementioned countries and in Ukraine.[27]

Global version (YB/SC)

Fourth generation
Aka:Kia Tonic (crossover version, Colombia)[28]
Production:December 2017 – December 2023
Model Years:2018–2023 (North America, Europe, Australia)
Assembly:South Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant)
Mexico: Pesquería (KMMX)[29]
Algeria: Batna (GLOVIZ)[30]
Designer:Peter Schreyer
Body Style:5-door hatchback
4-door sedan[31]
Platform:Hyundai-Kia GB
Related:Kia Stonic
Hyundai Accent (HC)
Hyundai i20 (GB)
Transmission:5/6-speed manual
4/6-speed automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
CVT
Wheelbase:25801NaN1
Length:40651NaN1 (hatchback)
43851NaN1 (sedan)
Width:17251NaN1
Height:NaN1NaN1
Model Code:YB/SC

Kia presented the global fourth-generation Rio at the 2017 Paris Motor Show. The new car was designed in Kia's California and Germany design centers and features longer front overhangs, larger hood and a more upright C-pillars for the hatchback model.[32] The hatchback model is 15 mm longer, 5 mm wider and 5 mm shorter in height than its predecessor.

Unlike the previous generations, the fourth-generation Rio is an export-only model since it is not offered in the South Korean domestic market due to decreasing sales of its predecessor.[33] In the country, the Rio-based Stonic crossover was offered instead.

In European markets, the car is only offered in a 5-door hatchback form, while the 3-door hatchback option was discontinued.[34] In other markets such as the Americas, both the 5-door hatchback and sedan body styles are offered.[35] [36] For the North American market, the Rio is manufactured alongside the Forte at the newly built Pesquería plant in Mexico.

For the North American market, the 1.6-liter Gamma GDi engine was replaced by the 1.6-litre Gamma II MPi starting from the 2020 model year. The EPA fuel economy rating was significantly improved as a result, while rated maximum horsepower reduced from to a peak .

Facelift

The facelifted Rio featured changes in the front fascia with a revised bumper design. It was first introduced in Europe in May 2020, along with the inclusion of a 1.0-litre mild hybrid engine to replace the previous 1.0-litre T-GDi engine.[37]

The facelifted model went on sale in Mexico in October 2020.[38] In the US and Canada, the facelifted model was introduced in December 2020 for the 2021 model year for both hatchback and sedan models, with upgrades in standard equipment.[39]

Rio Cross/Tonic

A rugged crossover-styled variant of the Rio was released in Colombia as the Kia Tonic.[40] [41] It is also offered in selected Latin America countries such as Panama and Peru as the Rio Cross.[42]

Awards

The YB Rio won the 2017 Red Dot Award for Passenger Car Design[43] and the 2017 iF Design Award for Discipline Product.[44]

Safety

The Rio has optional rear disc brakes.[45] [46]

Latin NCAP

The New Rio Sedan with 1 airbag, no ABS and no ESC received 2 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP in August 2017.[47]

Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 5-door hatchback variant with standard equipment on a 2017 registration:

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 5-door hatchback variant with optional safety pack on a 2017 registration:

=2018

=IIHS crash test results for an LHD, 4-door sedan variant with standard equipment, 2018 model year, and its top trim won the Top Safety Pick+ award:

IIHS scores
TestRating
Small overlap front:Good
Moderate overlap front (driver side):Good
Moderate overlap front (passenger side):Acceptable
Side:Good
Roof strength:Good
Head restraints & seats:Good
Headlights
Good Poor
varies by trim/option
Front crash prevention:Superior optional
Child seat anchors (Latch) ease of use:Acceptable
=2023

=IIHS crash test results, 2023 model year:[48]

IIHS scores
TestRating
Small overlap front:Good
Moderate overlap front (driver side):Good
Moderate overlap front (passenger side):Acceptable
Side:Good
Roof strength:Good
Head restraints & seats:Good
Headlights
Good Poor
varies by trim/option
Child seat anchors (Latch) ease of use:Acceptable

Russian/Chinese version (FB/UC)

Fourth generation
Aka:Kia K2 (China)
Kia KX Cross (crossover version, China)
Production:2017–2022 (Russia)
2017–2020 (China)
Assembly:China: Yancheng (DYK)
Russia: St. Petersburg (HMMR)
Ukraine: Zaporizhia (ZAZ)[49]
Body Style:5-door hatchback
4-door sedan
Platform:Hyundai-Kia K2
Related:Hyundai Accent/Verna/Solaris (HCi/HCr/YC)
Transmission:6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
Wheelbase:26001NaN1
Length:NaN1NaN1 (hatchback)
NaN1NaN1 (sedan)
Width:NaN1NaN1
Height:15101NaN1 (hatchback)
14701NaN1 (sedan)
Weight:1115-
Model Code:FB/UC

The Rio produced and marketed in Russia and China (as the K2 and KX Cross) is internally referred to by the FB or UC model codes.[50] The version for Russia differs with the YB Rio with a different design, longer wheelbase, a different line of engines and suspension settings.

The model was unveiled in Russia in June 2017. Compared to its predecessor, the QB Rio, the FB Rio received improved suspension tuning and an electric power steering. In terms of dimensions, the sedan model is 231NaN1 longer in length, 401NaN1 wider and 301NaN1 longer in wheelbase. Due to the revised rear suspension configuration, trunk space of the sedan model was reduced from 500 L to 480 L. The 1.4-litre Gamma engine was replaced by the Kappa engine of the similar displacement, while the 1.6-litre Gamma engine option was retained from the previous generation.[51]

Production of the FB Rio sedan began on 4 July 2017 at the Hyundai plant in Saint Petersburg alongside the related Hyundai Solaris, and sales began on 1 August 2017. It was also offered in Ukraine and in various CIS countries, such as Belarus, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.

The facelifted Kia Rio was launched to the Russian market in 2020. The updated model features a reshaped headlights and front bumper, with LED headlights in offer for higher grade levels.[52]

Crossover versions

In October 2017, Kia Russia introduced the Rio X-Line as a crossover-styled hatchback version of the FB Rio. The Rio X-Line has an increased ground clearance of 10 mm, modified suspension settings, and unpainted plastic body claddings to mimic crossover styling. Sales began in Russia on 14 November 2017. The Rio X-Line was also introduced in China at the 2017 Auto Shanghai as the Kia KX Cross. The KX Cross is 301NaN1 wider and 401NaN1 longer than the standard Rio hatchback.[53] [54]

Successor

See main article: Kia K3 (BL7). The fourth-generation Rio was succeeded by the K3, which was introduced in August 2023. The K3 nameplate was previously used by the Chinese and South Korean market Forte/Cerato which is a segment above the Rio. The Forte/Cerato, which was succeeded by K4 in 2024.[55] [56]

Sales

The Rio/K2 was Kia's best selling model worldwide in 2012 and 2015.

YearEurope[57] U.S.[58] Mexico[59] South Korea[60] Global
20002,90416,624 24,216
200117,57051,541 18,651
200225,13851,195 19,837
200334,43641,285 7,844
200432,62938,518 2,273
200527,85930,290 15,663
200630,75928,388 23,045
200722,28833,370 25,919
200820,26836,532 22,197
200925,02034,666 18,532
201019,33524,619 14,339
201130,73020,111 15,537
201269,75240,275 16,380 466,826[61]
201358,04140,742 11,037
201458,42535,933 8,893
201563,93023,742 6,987466,573[62]
201667,62228,700 12,1384,158 445,404[63]
201770,30916,760 29,0962,028 252,327
201845,65422,975 32,904167,422
201939,72124,961 36,730264,535
202033,05223,927 29,014
202134,26531,362 35,249147,966
202233,61326,996 50,958
202325,95926,804 40,490

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