2019 Kia Rio

Sedan · 2015–2023 · Rio, Rio 5-Door

Trims and features

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What changed for 2019

Starting prices: +$90 to +$1,490 (2 trims; hover for each)
Trim dropped: EX
Touchscreen: 5 in → 7 in (S)

2019 Rio trims

	LX	S
Price
Starting MSRP	$15,390	$16,190
Powertrain
Engine	Gamma	Gamma
Horsepower	130 hp	130 hp
Torque	119 lb-ft	119 lb-ft
Transmission	Sportmatic	Sportmatic
Gears	6	6
Drivetrain	Fwd	Fwd
Fuel economy (combined)	32 mpg	32 mpg
Size and capability
Seats	5	5
Trunk	13.7 cu ft	13.7 cu ft
Ground clearance	5.5 in	5.5 in
Length	172.6 in	172.6 in
Tech
Touchscreen	5 in	7 in
Apple CarPlay	—	Optional
Android Auto	—	Optional
Digital gauge cluster	3.5 in	3.5 in + option
Speakers	4	6
Driver assistance
Automatic emergency braking	—	Optional
Comfort
Seats	Cloth	Cloth
Exterior
Wheels	15 in	15 in

Packages and options (15)

	LX	S
Tech Package $800	—	Optional
Mud Guards $95	Optional	Optional
Paint Protection Package $200	Optional	Optional
Rear Bumper Appliqué $75	Optional	Optional
Cargo Mat $95	Optional	Optional
Cargo Net $50	Optional	Optional
Cargo Tray $80	Optional	Optional
Carpet Floor Mat $130	Optional	Optional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350	Optional	Optional
Aurora Black $195	Optional	Optional
Clear White	Optional	Optional
Currant Red	—	Optional
Deep Sea Blue	—	Optional
Phantom Gray	—	Optional
Silky Silver	Optional	Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, 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.

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