Kia Rio 2017– car dimensions: 4385 mm long, 1725 mm wide and 1460 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,092 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The cabin offers a touchscreen from 5 to 8 inches depending on grade, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on mid and higher trims via USB. Automatic climate control appears on upper grades while base models use manual air conditioning. Cruise control with speed limiter is fitted on EX and above. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera with guidelines are standard on mid to high trims. Automatic emergency braking, blind-spot collision warning and lane keep assist are available on higher grades or as packages.
Boot space measures 480 litres with the rear seats in place. The 60:40 split-folding rear seats add flexibility for longer items.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1000 kg and unbraked is 450 kg on the 1.4 MPI. Payload sits around 410 kg. The car suits light everyday loads and short trips with a small trailer.
The cabin feels roomy for the class with good leg and shoulder space for four adults, soft-touch materials and fabric or faux-leather seats on mid-to-high grades, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, tilt/telescopic steering, and centre armrest. Higher trims add heated front seats and a heated steering wheel for cold weather, plus automatic climate control. The interior is quieter than the prior generation thanks to more structural adhesive and better insulation.
Petrol engine, unleaded 92 octane or higher.
Fuel tank capacity 43-45 litres.
Engine oil and filter service every 15 000 km or 12 months.
ANCAP 5-star rating (2017, all variants).
Euro NCAP 3 stars standard equipment, 5 stars with safety pack (2017).
Standard safety: 6 airbags, ABS, ESC, HAC, VSM, ISOFIX, TPMS on most markets.
The 1.4 MPI runs on regular unleaded petrol rated 92 octane minimum. Combined consumption figures appear in market brochures around the mid-5 to low-6 L/100 km range depending on gearbox, though real-world use varies with conditions.
Servicing follows a normal schedule of engine oil and filter changes every 15 000 km or 12 months. Air filter at 45 000 km, spark plugs at 60-75 000 km, and coolant first change at high mileage. Chain-driven timing needs no regular replacement. Parts are widely available and costs stay modest for the segment.
Crash protection earns a full 5-star ANCAP score from 2017 testing of the body structure that uses over 50 % advanced high-strength steel. Euro NCAP awards 3 stars on base kit and 5 stars once the optional ADAS pack (AEB, lane keep) is fitted. Six airbags, ESC, hill-start assist and ISOFIX are standard across most global specs. later facelifts add more driver aids as options or standard.
Daily ownership is straightforward. The compact size eases parking and city driving while the 60/40 split rear seats and decent boot keep the car practical. A long warranty (typically 5-7 years) and simple mechanicals help keep running costs low.
Length 4385 mm, Width 1725 mm, Height 1460 mm, Wheelbase 2580 mm (Rio 2017-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, kia.com, kuwait.yallamotor.com, s3.amazonaws.com.