The Rio maintains the versatility you expect from the distinctive hatchback, and brings updated details for improved drivability and comfort.

Style, fun and function. Building upon the award-winning predecessor, the Rio boasts a refreshed innovative design seamlessly integrating with Kia's iconic tiger nose grille.

Designed with passion Bold new design

Sleek lines and muscular contours give the Rio its distinctly vibrant looks from any angle.

Designed with passion Strong silhouette

Classically elegant or dynamic sporty alloy wheels finish, either way it will make you stand out of the pack. Alloy wheel design on Sport grade shown. 17" alloy wheels available on GT-Line &amp; Sport grades.

Designed with passion Alloy Wheels

Stylish &amp; convenient, adjust the side mirrors with the touch of a button. Heating function also available to defog the mirror for greater safety. Available on GT-Line &amp; Sport grades.

Designed with passion Heated Electric Folding Side Mirrors

For those seeking the ultimate style, the Rio GT-Line grade adds an exclusive body kit that shouts style and adventure.

Confidence in style Poised for the drive

Both stylish and practical, exclusive LED daytime running lights (DRL) light your road ahead. Available on GT-Line grade.

Confidence in style LED Daytime Running Lights

The striking ice-cube design transforms the LED fog lamps into high-tech must-haves. Available on GT-Line grade.

Confidence in style LED Front Fog Lights

A combination of high-gloss finish and dark chrome surround gives the iconic Kia tiger-nose grille that special sporty and bold statement. Available on GT-Line grade.

Confidence in style Dark Chrome Grille Surround

Connectivity is woven into the very essence of the Kia Rio, with state-of-the-art technology and infotainment system. Enjoy the large 8" LCD touchscreen that supports Bluetooth® [B] multi-connection from two devices simultaneously.

Always connected 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System

Unplug, play and enjoy a first-in-class wireless[W] Android Auto™[A] &amp; Apple CarPlay™[C] connectivity. Standard across the range.

Always connected Wireless Connectivity

Power up no matter where you sit with multiple USB charging port available for front &amp; rear passengers.

Always connected USB Charging Ports

Displayed with clarity. Get crucial vehicle and driving information from this supervision cluster display. Available on GT-Line &amp; Sport grades.

Always connected 4.2" Supervision Cluster

Climate control automatically adjusts the air conditioning to match and maintain your temperature settings. Available on GT-Line grade.

Get comfortable Climate Control Air Conditioning

Drive comfortably in any temperature with the automatic defog system clearing your view. Available on GT-Line grade.

Get comfortable Auto Window Defog System

The rear seats split 60:40 and fold flat to give you a generous 980L of cargo space. (VDA)

Get comfortable 60:40 Split-fold Rear Seats

Get comfortable Rain Sensing Aero Blade Wipers

The Rio has been tuned for Australian roads to offer fine-tuned ride comfort and quality to match our local driving conditions. The GT-Line is further customised to offer a firm and well balanced Sports Suspension Tune for greater turn-in response and refinement.

Dynamic in motion Tuned for Australia

Enjoy smooth acceleration, agile gear shifts and fuel economy with the 7-speed DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission), 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. 7-speed DCT available on GT-Line grade. 6-speed Automatic &amp; Manual available on Sport &amp; S grades.

Dynamic in motion Transmissions

Choose from the known and trusted 1.4 MPI engine coupled to the 6-speed automatic &amp; manual transmission. Or enjoy the 1.0 Turbo GDi engine coupled to a 7-speed DCT for a higher torque and fuel efficient powertrain. 1.0 T-GDi engine available on GT-Line grade. 1.4 MPI engine available on Sport &amp; S grades.

Dynamic in motion Engine

The Idle Stop &amp; Go system automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle is stationary, which help assist in improving fuel economy in heavy traffic or frequent traffic light stops. Available on GT-Line grade.

Dynamic in motion Idle Stop & Go

Rio features an advanced high-strength steel for excellent rigidity, and our manufacturing techniques further reinforce body integrity. Plus, active safety features help maintain control in a variety of challenging driving situations.

Cruise in confidence 

AEB with Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS)*The Autonomous Emergency Braking system uses radar data to sense the potential for a collision with a car ahead and applies emergency braking to avoid or reduce the effects of a collision. Available on GT-Line &amp; Sport grades.

Safety Intuitive Safety

This clever system uses camera sensors to monitor road markings and check whether your car is in the centre of your lane. It warns you when the vehicle is approaching the boundaries of the lane and if necessary adjusts the steering to correct it. Available on GT-Line &amp; Sport grades.

Intuitive Safety Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)*

The Driver Attention Warning (DAA) monitors your driving and will give warning signals to encourage you to take a break if it senses the driver's attention level has been significantly reduced. Available on GT-Line &amp; Sport grades.

Intuitive Safety Driver Attention Alert (DAA)*

Rear parking sensors and rear view camera with dynamic parking guidelines are standard across the range, ensuring you will get in those tight parking spots while aware of potential objects behind you.

Intuitive Safety Rear view camera 

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<h4>$27,990</h4><ul><li>GT-Line package (body kit, radiator grille, rear diffuser, twin exhaust)</li><li>7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission with 1.0L Turbo engine</li><li>LED DRL &amp; LED front fog lights</li><li>Sports steering wheel &amp; alloy pedals</li><li>Premium seats</li><li>Auto defogger</li></ul>

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