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KIA RIO Used Car Review

Pros

Cons

  • Comfortable ride
  • Spacious cabin and boot for class
  • Seven-year warranty on recent models is transferable (if servicing up to date)
  • Good build quality from 2011 onwards
  • High pricing compared to some rivals
  • No sedan alternative available in AU market
  • 1.4L engine has little go and mated to indecisive 4-speed auto
  • Short on active safety features
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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2023 Kia Rio Gt-line 7 Sp Auto Dual Clutch 5d Hatchback

  • 20000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 3 cyl 1.0L

2023 Kia Rio GT-Line 1.0Ltr Turbo 7spd DCT Auto 17” alloy wheels Sporty Blue Climate control, touch screen icc Apple CarPlay, Android Auto Reverse camera & sensors Driver fatigue warning, collision warning, rain sensing wipers, heated mirrors, plenty of airbags Full service history

$30,000Negotiable
Moe, VIC

5 hours ago

2009 KIA RIO LX 5 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK

  • 306000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.4L

Kia Rio for sale. Reliable car cheap on fuel, 300 km with a full tank for 50 AUD. Good for travelling as I've done 10k km on the east coast camping all the way down from cairns to Sydney in 2 people Only selling as I need to switch to a bigger car. The previous owners and I have taken excellent care of it, with no major dents or scratches and everything inside looking great as well. I have full maintenance records for the past years, and all of the following have been replaced over that time:

$4,000Negotiable
Stanthorpe, QLD

6 hours ago

2010 KIA RIO SPORTS 4 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK

  • 186000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.4L

selling my reliable 2010 KIA RIO SE JD. This car is perfect for anyone looking for a fuel efficient and affordable vehicle it has RWC and Apple car play

$6,999
Epping, VIC

18 hours ago

2008 KIA RIO LX 5 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK

  • 190000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.4L

Kia Rio 2008 5 speed Manual 27th October registration Ice 🧊 cold air conditioning Apple 🍎 play and android 🤖 New tires 🛞 Major service completed Very clean inside and out Looks and drives beautifully 1st 2see will buy $2800 fixed Located Gorokan 2263

$2,800
Gorokan, NSW

30/04/2024

2009 KIA RIO LX 5 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK

  • 218000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.4L

Not an urgent sale, just got gifted a car and am now looking for a suitable owner for my beloved KIA Rio. Meticulously maintained, mostly highway kms to and from work, manual transmission, Bluetooth connectivity with new head unit installed by myself. Minor cosmetic issues but car is mechanically sound. Female driver, have owned for 5 years. Registered and insured until 1/8/24. Selling for $4,300.00 ONO. Ph.

$4,300Negotiable
Raymond Terrace, NSW

29/04/2024

2010 KIA RIO S 5 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK

  • 190000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.4L

2010 Kia Rio. manual Registered. New condition tyres all round. 1 mature female owner, Owned since brand new Non smoker. Good reliable car. Never had a mechanical problem Very Cheap on petrol Service history. Service is due but being sold as is Perfect first car or if you want a reliable car for work or the family. Only Selling due to upgrade In no rush to sell. No silly offers Findon area

$5,000
Findon, SA

28/04/2024

2015 KIA RIO S PREMIUM 6 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK

  • 66800 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.4L

2015 Kia Rio 'S' Premium 5 Door hatchback 1.4 manual petrol. This has been such a lovely reliable car. Very low mileage at 66,800 kms. Full service history and recently serviced on 21st March 2024 including Air Conditioning. Urban Blue. Charcoal grey interior. Rego end May. 2 previous owners from new. Front and side airbags, no warning lights showing, All pads and rotors replaced at 61,000. Very good tyres and treads, 6 gear manual, Bluetooth stereo, electric windows, great aircon, reversing se

$12,250
Sturt, SA

27/04/2024

2014 KIA RIO S 4 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK

  • 111564 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.4L

Great condition, no issues. A good little runabout and quiet, but no longer required as I use my 4WD more. Auto Petrol 5 Door Hatch Remote keyless entry Airconditioner / Heater New battery last year Has 4 brand new tyres Even has a tow bar, good for a small trailer Happy to answer your questions...

$11,997
Wilmot, TAS

25/04/2024

2008 KIA RIO LX 5 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK

  • 378756 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.4L

Good little first car has a new starter motor and alternator am selling as have another car

$3,000
Dunbible, NSW

25/04/2024

2014 KIA RIO S 4 SP AUTOMATIC 3D HATCHBACK

  • 99603 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.4L

*** 3 Door Hatch *** Economical *** Bluetooth *** Low Klms *** Air conditioning *** Only 1 owner with servicing, upkeep and low kilometres. In excellent condition with brand new headlights, wipers and battery. Recently serviced, new brake pads and tyres in the last 2 years. No finance owing on car, registered each month till sold. This 2014 (MY15) Kia Rio S has fantastic fuel economy, 5.7L per 100km with Bluetooth capability that allows you to make hands free phone calls while driving. It has

$12,990Negotiable
Caboolture, QLD

18/04/2024

2009 KIA RIO EX 5 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK

  • 124342 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

Cute little Kia Rio for sale. His name is Jaffa and he is a wonderful little car. Has some minor damage to the paintwork as seen in some of the photos. Unfortunately the radio is currently not working, hence I am selling it at a cheaper price. I am unsure what the issue is, but I imagine it is a simple electrical fault. Selling due to personal reasons, not because there is anything wrong with the car (aside from radio). I am open to negotiation.

$4,200Negotiable
Caulfield North, VIC

10/04/2024

2007 KIA RIO EX 5 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK

  • 290000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

Kia rio 290,000 kms Great car for getting about or learning to drive in. Engine runs great for its Ks Cheap on fuel, new fuel pump New high-rated tyres Selling due to wanting to upgrade to a bigger car Happy to negotiate

$2,900Negotiable
Ulverstone, TAS

08/04/2024

2018 KIA RIO S 4 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK

  • 90999 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.4L

Great little car. Has damage from parked in a car park and no details left. currently registered but selling with no rego or rwc. new tyres. cold aircon.

$13,000Negotiable
Yorkeys Knob, QLD

04/04/2024

2007 KIA RIO EX 5 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK

  • 175607 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

Negotiable on price.. Must sell!!!!!! only selling due to upgrade New brakes, front & back Dash mat & Floor mats included Light Bar on front. Bluetooth stereo/radio Few cosmetic scratches & marks Great Learner or first car !!!!

$5,200Negotiable
Edith Creek, TAS

26/03/2024

Overview of the Kia Rio

Overview of the Kia Rio

KIA RIO GENERATIONS (SINCE 2000)

2000-2005

2005-2011

2011-2016

2017 onwards

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

1.4L 4-cylinder: 5.6 to 6.2 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO KIA RIO

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: KIA RIO (2011 TO 2016)

Some more recent build Rios will still have be covered under the original manufacturer's warranty. However, Kia is only obliged to honour that warranty if the car has been serviced properly. So that's the absolute first check : the car's service history.

Any gaps in the service history mean the factory warranty might not apply, leaving you up the creek when you thought you were covered.

This isn't a Kia thing; it applies to all makes and models, it's just that the Kia warranty is so good, it keeps giving for up to six or seven years after the car was bought brand-new.

The biggest ongoing problem with this model Kia is a range of bangs, rattles and squeaks from underneath the car. A noisy engine sometimes led to complete engine replacement, but there have also been reports of suspension clunks and even creaking driveshafts which, in some cases, needed replacement.

So turn the radio off for the test drive and listen carefully to what the car is trying to tell you.