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2018 Kia Rio
Sedan · 2015–2023 · Rio, Rio 5-Door
Trims and features
What changed for 2018
- Starting prices: −$265 to +$645 (2 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: S
- Trim dropped: SX
- Engine: 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection → Gamma (EX, LX)
- Horsepower: 138 hp → 130 hp (EX, LX)
- Torque: 123 lb-ft → 119 lb-ft (EX, LX)
- Fuel economy (combined): 30 mpg → 32 mpg (EX, LX)
- Curb weight: 2,573 lb → 2,714 lb (EX, LX)
- Touchscreen: 4.3 in → 7 in (EX)
- Apple CarPlay: Not listed → Wired (EX)
- Android Auto: Not listed → Wired (EX)
2018 Rio trims
| EX | LX | S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | $18,400 | from $13,900 | $16,100 |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | Gamma | Gamma | Gamma |
| Horsepower | 130 hp | 130 hp | 130 hp |
| Torque | 119 lb-ft | 119 lb-ft | 119 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Sportmatic | 6-Speed Sportmatic: Sportmatic 6-Speed Manual: — | Sportmatic |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | 6-Speed Sportmatic / 6-Speed Manual | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 13.7 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Length | 172.6 in | 172.6 in | 172.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,714 lb | 6-Speed Sportmatic: 2,714 lb 6-Speed Manual: 2,648 lb | 2,714 lb |
| Tech | |||
| Touchscreen | 7 in | 5 in | 5 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | — | — |
| Android Auto | Wired | — | — |
| Digital gauge cluster | 3.5 in | — | — |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Automatic emergency braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | — | — |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Cloth | — | — |
| Exterior | |||
| Wheels | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in |
Packages and options (17)
| EX | LX | S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX Launch Edition Package $500 | Optional | — | — |
| Mud Guards $95 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Paint Protection Package $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $55 | Optional | — | — |
| Cargo Mat $95 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Floor Mat $130 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aurora Black $195 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Clear White | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Currant Red | Optional | — | Optional |
| Deep Sea Blue | Optional | — | Optional |
| Phantom Gray | Optional | — | — |
| Silky Silver | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Smoke Blue | Optional | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Oem order guide, Other, Oem order guide. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Rio 2018–2023 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 12 |
| 2023 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 | Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | Standard | 1 | 11 |
| 2022 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | Standard | 1 | 11 |
| 2021 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 15 |
| 2021 | Kia Rio 5 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 15 |
| 2020 | Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 27 |
| 2020 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 27 |
| 2019 | Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 21 |
| 2018 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 1 | 28 |
| 2018 | Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 31 |
| 2017 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 31 |
| 2016 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 77 |
| 2016 | Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 77 |
| 2015 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 52 |
| 2015 | Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 52 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Rio | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 36 |
| 2022 | Rio | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 36 |
| 2021 | Rio | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 36 |
| 2020 | Rio | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 36 |
| 2019 | Rio | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
32 |
| 2018 | Rio | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
32 |
| 2017 | Rio | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
30–31 |
| 2017 | Rio Eco | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 31 |
| 2016 | Rio | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
30–31 |
| 2016 | Rio Eco | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 31 |
| 2015 | Rio | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
30 |
| 2015 | Rio Eco | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 31 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.