About the Kia Rio
Last updated Sep 29, 2025The new Kia Rio is a small car offered in both 5D Hatchback and 4D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $13,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $17,990 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the Rio available in Australia.
The Kia Rio is only available with an null motor that produces 74kW and 135Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2000 Rio is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2000 Kia Rio Price
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2000 Kia Rio Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2000 Kia Rio Fuel Economy
Kia Rio | Fuel Type | Combined |
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1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
2000 Kia Rio Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Rio?
The Kia Rio offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit 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 Base that starts from $13,990.
The most expensive Kia Rio is the Base that starts from $17,990.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is offered by the Base which can tow 1100 kg
The largest Kia Rio is the Base which measures 1675mm wide, 4215mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Rio is the Base which has 74kW of power from its 1.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Kia Rio is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Rio is the Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Rio uses Unleaded.