About the Kia Rio
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Kia Rio is a small car offered in 3D Hatchback, 5D Hatchback and 4D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $15,290 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $21,990 for the SLI.
There are 4 variants of the Rio available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2012.
Engine options include 1.4L multi-point injection (79kW/135Nm) and 1.6L petrol direct injection (103kW/167Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2012 Rio is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2012 Kia Rio Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $17,290 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $15,290 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,290 |
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $18,290 |
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $18,990 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,990 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,690 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,690 |
SLi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,990 |
SLS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,990 |
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2012 Kia Rio Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Rio
The most fuel efficient Kia Rio is the Si with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Petrol Direct 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 S with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Kia Rio variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Kia Rio | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.7 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.7 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
2012 Kia Rio Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Rio?
The Kia Rio offers a 5 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 $15,290.
The most expensive Kia Rio is the SLS that starts from $21,990.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is 1150 kg offered by the following variants: Si, SLi and SLS.
The largest Kia Rio is the Si which measures 1720mm wide, 4365mm in length and sits 1455mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Rio is the Si which has 103kW of power from its 1.6L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Kia Rio is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Rio is the Si which weighs 1636 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Rio uses Unleaded.