2021 Kia Rio S 4dr Hatchback

Overview

The Kia Rio is offered in a stylish sedan or 5-door hatchback configuration. It features high standards not traditionally found in a small car. A sporty personality, impressive fuel economy, and high level of safety take priority in its design. The Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine making 120 hp. Power is sent to the front wheels via a continuously variable automatic transmission. Fuel economy is excellent for a non-hybrid car like this with a claimed city mileage of 33 mpg with 41 mpg supposedly attainable on the highway. Standard features on subcompacts like the Rio tend to be pretty sparse, but base LX-trimmed Rios come standard with power door locks, air conditioning, a 7-inch touchscreen controlling the stereo, a USB input jack, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and automatic headlights. Standard safety features on the Rio include dual front mounted and side mounted airbags, full length side curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes and stability management systems, a hill start system and a tire pressure monitoring system. The Kia Rio carries over into 2021 with a couple changes, the exterior has a restyled front and rear while the infotainment screen was upgraded to 7-inches with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.