2023 Kia Rio

Sedan · 2015–2023 · Rio, Rio 5-Door

Trims and features

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What changed for 2023

Starting prices: +$300 (2 trims; hover for each)
Engine: 1.6L Gamma Multi Point Injection (MPI) 4-cylinder → 1.6L Gamma MPI (all trims)

2023 Rio trims

	LX	S
Price
Starting MSRP	$16,750	$17,390
Powertrain
Engine	1.6L Gamma MPI	1.6L Gamma MPI
Horsepower	120 hp	120 hp
Torque	112 lb-ft	112 lb-ft
Transmission	Intelligent Variable Transmission	Intelligent Variable Transmission
Drivetrain	Fwd	Fwd
Fuel economy (combined)	36 mpg	36 mpg
Size and capability
Seats	5	5
Length	172.6 in	172.6 in
Tech
Touchscreen	8 in	8 in
Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Wireless
Android Auto	Wireless	Wireless
Digital gauge cluster	—	Optional
Speakers	6	6
Driver assistance
Lane keeping	—	Optional
Automatic emergency braking	—	Optional
Exterior
Wheels	15 in	15 in + option
Headlights	Halogen	Halogen + option

Packages and options (17)

	LX	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
Carpeted Floor Mats $155	Optional	Optional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink $350	Optional	Optional
Aurora Black $195	Optional	Optional
Clear White	Optional	Optional
Currant Red	Optional	Optional
Silky Silver	Optional	Optional
Sporty Blue	Optional	Optional
Steel Gray	Optional	Optional
Black Woven and TriCot Cloth	Optional	Optional
Gray Woven and TriCot Cloth	—	Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Press release, Other, 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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