2021 Kia Rio

Sedan · 2015–2023 · Rio, Rio 5-Door

Trims and features

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

What changed for 2021

Starting prices: +$200 (2 trims; hover for each)
No longer offered: Rio 5-Door
Engine: 1.6L Gamma II Multi-Point Injection → Gamma II Multi Point Injection (MPI) (all trims)
Touchscreen: 7 in → 8 in (all trims)
Apple CarPlay: Wired → Wireless (all trims)
Android Auto: Wired → Wireless (all trims)

2021 Rio trims

	LX	S
Price
Starting MSRP	$16,050	$16,690
Powertrain
Engine	Gamma II Multi Point Injection (MPI)	Gamma II Multi Point Injection (MPI)
Horsepower	120 hp	120 hp
Torque	112 lb-ft	112 lb-ft
Transmission	I-CVT	I-CVT
Drivetrain	Fwd	Fwd
Fuel economy (combined)	36 mpg	36 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
Curb weight	2,767 lb	2,767 lb
Tech
Touchscreen	8 in	8 in
Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Wireless
Android Auto	Wireless	Wireless
Digital gauge cluster	3.5 in	3.5 in + option
Speakers	6	6
Driver assistance
Lane keeping	—	Optional
Automatic emergency braking	—	Optional
Comfort
Seats	Cloth	Cloth
Climate zones	1	1
Exterior
Wheels	15 in	15 in

Packages and options (10)

	LX	S
S Technology Package $1,800	—	Optional
Mud Guards $115	Optional	Optional
Rear Bumper Appliqué $75	Optional	Optional
Wheel Locks $60	Optional	Optional
Cargo Mat $95	Optional	Optional
Cargo Net $50	Optional	Optional
Cargo Tray $115	Optional	Optional
Carpet Floor Mat $155	Optional	Optional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink $350	Optional	Optional
Aurora Black $195	Optional	Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Press release, Oem order guide, Other, Other, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, 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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