Model record
Kia Rio
Background
The Kia Rio is a subcompact car manufactured by Kia from 1999 to 2023. It was discontinued due to declining popularity and broader economic factors. Body styles have included a three and five-door hatchback and four-door sedan, equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive.
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Specification
- Length
- 4,210 mm
- Fuel
- gasoline
- Displacement
- 1.5–1.6 L · 4 cyl
- Fuel economy
- 24–36 mpg combined — EPA 2001–2023
Still on UK roads
98,736
licensed vehicles · 2025
2014 ▲ 20% since 2014 2025
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Production years
Sources
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