The 2020 Kia Rio offers excellent value and is the perfect small car. It's an affordable, subcompact hatchback with a low price that is built to last.
The Kia Rio is affordable, but it has many features that will please everyone. It is comfortable to drive and features a well-designed interior.
The dashboard is simple yet sophisticated, and it's logically laid out so that it's easy to use. The infotainment display is located near the top of dashboard. There are controls for stereo, air conditioning, and many other features.
There is ample space in the front seats, and plenty of headroom if your height exceeds six feet. The rear seats are not very spacious and the trunk space is limited.
The storage is adequate with plenty of cupholders, large door bins and cupholders as well as a handy-sized glovebox. Some models have a cubby hole underneath the armrest.
Kia has made some updates to the Rio for 2020. It comes standard with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a new engine, transmission, and more safety equipment than ever.
The model this year combines a new, 1.6-liter, four cylinder engine with a continuous variable automatic transmission. This makes the vehicle more fuel efficient and quieter that its 130-hp predecessor. According to the EPA, it should get 33 mpg within cities and 41 highway.
The Rio engine is a good choice as it is both very fuel-efficient but also delivers plenty of performance. There are two trim options available for the engine: LX, and S. Each comes with an 8.2-inch touchscreen and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capabilities.
The Rio's strength is its appearance, which is very similar to a European sedan. This means that it will fit right in suburban driveways. It also isn't as stubby in the rear, making it easier to squeak into parking spaces and load up the cargo area.
Exterior styling is more conservative than previous models, but it's still a very appealing design and has a distinctive appearance that sets it apart from other subcompact cars. The front end has a chrome "tiger nose" that can be customized to fit different models. Also, the body colour is optional.
Also, a new GT Line is available. It features a unique grille as well as 17-inch alloy wheels. The GT Line offers black and gray seats, as well a sportier steering-wheel with a rouge stitch.
The Rio isn’t an extravagant vehicle but it offers a lot of features and excellent warranty coverage. The warranty provides five years of bumper to bumper coverage or 60,000 mile coverage, and ten years of powertrain coverage or 100,000 mile coverage.