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    2018 Kia Rio

    New from

    $16,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.6 - 6.2 L / 100km

    About the Kia Rio

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Kia Rio is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $16,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $22,990 for the SLI.

    There are 4 variants of the Rio available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2017.

    The Kia Rio is only available with an null motor that produces 74kW and 133Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2018 Rio is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Kia Rio models from other years

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    Comparative Rating

    Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.

    Power to Weight
    61.82 - 63.14 kW/t
    57.8 kW/t
    127.56 kW/t
    Boot Space
    325 litres
    238 litres
    536 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.6 - 6.2 L/100km
    4.5 L/100km
    8.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    726 - 804 km
    607 km
    1,000 km
    Price
    $16,990 - $22,990
    $14,990
    $39,990
    Warranty (Years)
    7 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    800 - 1,000 kg
    200 kg
    1,200 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    140 mm
    120 mm
    158 mm

    2018 Kia Rio Price

    S

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$16,990
    1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$19,090

    Ao Edition

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$19,590

    Si

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$21,490

    SLi

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,990
    *excl. on-roads

    All Kia Rio Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2023$19,690$25,590
    2022$19,090$25,590
    2021$18,090$25,590
    2020$16,990$23,590
    2019$16,990$23,090
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Kia Rio Pricing

    2018 Kia Rio Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Rio

    S

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Gb
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 63.14
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Media Control Touch Screen
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 980
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 325
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 33.5
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1020
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1344
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1070
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1375
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 140
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.0
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 52.9
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 52.4
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 33.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.3
      • Overall Height (mm): 1450
      • Overall Length (mm): 4065
      • Overall Width (mm): 1725
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 964
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1330
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 850
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1355
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10200
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2580
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 72.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 129
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 1.4
      • Engine (cc): 1368
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 84.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 45
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 804
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 17.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 21.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 13.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 101
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 74
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 133
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 84
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 84
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 84
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 84
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 84
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 450
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1172
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1137
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Ao Edition

    Adds to S:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 61.82
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 145
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 726
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 183
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 114
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 800
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1197
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1162
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Removes from S:
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 63.14
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 129
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 804
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 17.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 21.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 13.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.6
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1172
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1137
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Si

    Adds to Ao Edition:
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20170921
    • Visibility
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Removes from Ao Edition:
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    SLi

    Adds to Si:
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Lights
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Removes from Si:
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
    See all 2018 Kia Rio Specs

    2018 Kia Rio Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    2023800Kg1110Kg
    2022800Kg1110Kg
    2021800Kg1110Kg
    2020800Kg1110Kg
    2019800Kg1110Kg
    See all Kia Rio Towing Capacity

    2018 Kia Rio Fuel Economy

    There are 2 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.

    Kia RioFuel TypeCombined
    1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded5.6 L/100km
    1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded6.2 L/100km
    See all Kia Rio Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Rio?

    The Kia Rio has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 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 $16,990.

    The most expensive Kia Rio is the SLi that starts from $22,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is offered by the S which can tow 1000 kg

    The largest Kia Rio is the S which measures 1725mm wide, 4065mm in length and sits 1450mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Rio is the S which has 74kW of power from its 1.4L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Kia Rio is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Rio is the S which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Rio uses Unleaded.

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