Rio

Rio

1999

The Birth of Kia's Global Subcompact Car

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.

Rio
Rio
Rio
Technical specifications
Rio
  • 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

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