
Rio succeeded Pride, one of Korea’s most beloved B-segment vehicles, and marked a turning point as Kia’s first compact car developed entirely with in-house technology. With a new name and a lineup that included both sedan and hatchback variants, Rio reflected the global trends of the time.



Length:
4,215 mm
Width:
1,675 mm
Height:
1,440 mm
Drive type:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
Inline 4-cylinder gasoline
Displacement:
1,343 - 1,493 cc
