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About the Kia Rio
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Kia Rio is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $19,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $25,590 for the Gt-line.
There are 3 variants of the Rio available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2023.
Engine options include 1.4L multi-point injection (73kW/133Nm) and 1.0L turbo petrol direct injection (73kW/172Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2023 Rio is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
60.99 - 63.31 kW/t
60.66 kW/t
156.25 kW/t
Boot Space
325 litres
141 litres
440 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.6 - 6 L/100km
3.3 L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Vehicle Range
750 - 804 km
607 km
1,091 km
Price
$19,690 - $25,590
$17,990
$56,390
Warranty (Years)
7 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
250,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,580 - 1,650 kg
1,365 kg
1,780 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
800 - 1,110 kg
200 kg
1,200 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
140 mm
120 mm
158 mm
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2023 Kia Rio Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,690 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,490 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,190 |
Gt-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,590 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Kia Rio Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Rio
The most fuel efficient Kia Rio is the S with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 5.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Rio that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Kia Rio | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.6 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Rio?
You should service your Rio at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Rio's warranty.
2023 Kia Rio Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Rio?
The Kia Rio offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Kia Rio FAQs
The cheapest Kia Rio is the S that starts from $19,690.
The most expensive Kia Rio is the Gt-Line that starts from $25,590.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is offered by the Gt-Line which can tow 1110 kg
The largest Kia Rio is the Gt-Line which measures 1725mm wide, 4070mm in length and sits 1450mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Rio is the Gt-Line which has 73kW of power from its 1.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Kia Rio is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Rio is the Gt-Line which weighs 1650 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Rio uses Unleaded.