Kia Rio 2017–2020 car dimensions: 4065 mm long, 1725 mm wide and 1450 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,137 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
Higher grades get a 7- or 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus voice control. Manual air conditioning is base. automatic climate control arrives on upper trims. Cruise control, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera with guidelines are fitted from mid grades. Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and lane keep assist are standard or pack options on mid and higher models. Blind-spot warning appears on some top grades.
Boot holds 325 litres with seats up and expands to 980 litres when the 60/40 rear seats fold flat. A dual-height floor and under-floor tray add flexibility for shopping or luggage.
Braked towing is rated up to 1000 kg on manual versions and around 800 kg on automatics. unbraked limit is 450 kg. Payload sits near 450 kg. The car suits light trailer or load duties but lacks heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension for regular work use.
The cabin feels spacious for its class with good headroom and legroom front and rear plus soft-touch materials on higher trims. Seats offer solid support and height adjustment for the driver as standard with cloth or leather trim depending on grade. Higher grades add heated front seats and a heated steering wheel for cold weather comfort while a power tilt-slide sunroof is available on top models to open up the space. Split-folding rear seats and a quiet ride from body reinforcements make daily trips practical and relaxed.
Regular unleaded fuel recommended
Engine oil and filter replace every 15,000 km or 12 months (varies by market and engine)
ANCAP 5-star rating
Euro NCAP 3-star rating (standard equipment)
Standard safety kit includes 6 airbags, ABS, ESC, VSM, HAC, TPMS
Fuel economy figures from maker specs reach around 27 city/36 highway mpg in US models with the 1.6L engine and automatic. European versions quote combined figures near 5-6 L/100 km depending on the petrol or diesel engine chosen. A 45-litre tank is common across markets.
Service intervals follow the normal maintenance schedule with oil changes at 15,000 km or 12 months in many regions. Brake fluid is due every two years and coolant at longer intervals around 180,000-210,000 km. Always check the specific owner's manual for your market as schedules differ by engine and conditions.
Safety includes a high-strength steel body with over 50% AHSS. Standard kit covers dual front, side and curtain airbags plus ESC, ABS, EBD, VSM and hill-start assist. A rear-view camera is standard or available by year and grade. Euro NCAP rated it 3 stars on base equipment while ANCAP awarded 5 stars. Optional ADAS packs add AEB with pedestrian detection on higher grades.
Keeping the car is straightforward thanks to the long warranty of 7 years/100,000 miles in many markets or 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain in others. Regular tyre rotation and fluid checks keep it reliable for everyday use.
Length 4065 mm, Width 1725 mm, Height 1450 mm, Wheelbase 2580 mm (Rio 2017–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Kia general markets technical specifications.