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Kia Rio Hatchback

Kia Rio (2017-2023) review
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Kia Rio (2017-2023) review

The Kia Rio offers good value and practicality - a safe pair of hands in a talented supermini class
In-depth reviews
1 Nov 2023
New Kia Rio 1.4 diesel 2017 review
Kia Rio 1.4 CRDI 3 - front action

New Kia Rio 1.4 diesel 2017 review

The new Kia Rio will be more popular with petrol power, but how does the 1.4 CRDI diesel drive?
Road tests
3 Feb 2017
New Kia Rio 2017 review
Kia Rio - front action

New Kia Rio 2017 review

All-new version of the Kia Rio supermini arrives with its sights set on the Ford Fiesta and VW Polo
Road tests
30 Jan 2017
New Kia Rio could get Sporty GT version

New Kia Rio could get Sporty GT version

Kia's new Rio supermini could get a hot Rio GT version with a 3-cylinder turbo engine according to engineering boss
News
1 Aug 2016
Kia Rio review (2011-2017)
Kia Rio 2015 front

Kia Rio review (2011-2017)

The Kia Rio is a decent-value supermini, with a long warranty and efficient diesel engines. But rivals are more fun
In-depth reviews
24 May 2016
Kia Rio 2 2015 review
Kia Rio 2015 front

Kia Rio 2 2015 review

Can light refresh keep Kia Rio supermini fighting fit in competitive class?
Road tests
23 Apr 2015
Kia Rio SR7 review

Kia Rio SR7 review

Previously badged VR7, the Kia Rio SR7 is a special edition supermini that adds loads of kit for not much cash
Road tests
11 Feb 2015
Kia provo revealed
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Kia provo revealed

Kia has unveiled this stylish MINI-rivalling provo coupe concept at the Geneva Motor Show
News
5 Mar 2013
Kia Rio: Final report
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Kia Rio: Final report

Our long-term Kia Rio is half the price of an Aston Martin bike, but it makes twice as much sense
Long-term tests
5 Nov 2012
Kia Rio: Third report
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Kia Rio: Third report

Eco-focused Rio supermini is being cleaned up in the hands of our products writer
Long-term tests
22 Aug 2012
Kia Rio: Second report
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Kia Rio: Second report

Our Kia Rio supermini makes it big on a miniature race track
Long-term tests
1 Aug 2012
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Kia Rio: First report
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Kia Rio: First report

Supermini joins our fleet – and it’s already impressing with its refinement and space
Long-term tests
30 May 2012
Kia Rio vs Ford Fiesta
Kia Rio vs Ford Fiesta

Kia Rio vs Ford Fiesta

Many rivals have tried and failed to take the Ford Fiesta’s supermini class crown. Can the latest three-door Kia Rio buck the trend?
Car group tests
21 May 2012
Kia Rio vs VW Polo
Kia Rio vs VW Polo

Kia Rio vs VW Polo

Downsizing to an eco-friendly supermini can slash your costs. But does Kia’s ultra-efficient new Rio demand any compromises? We find out as it meets t…
Car group tests
19 Dec 2011
Kia Rio 1.4 CRDi
Kia Rio 1.4 CRDi front tracking

Kia Rio 1.4 CRDi

Is the big-capacity diesel the best version of new Rio supermini?
Road tests
30 Sep 2011
Kia Rio vs rivals
Kia Rio vs Vauxhall Corsa vs Renault Clio vs Ford Fiesta

Kia Rio vs rivals

The new Kia Rio is making a big noise in the supermini class. Can it outshine rivals from Vauxhall, Renault and Ford?
Car group tests
5 Sep 2011
Kia Rio
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Kia Rio

Our verdict on the new Kia Rio as we drive it on UK roads for the first time
Road tests
22 Aug 2011
Kia Rio
Kia Rio

Kia Rio

We drive Kia's Fiesta rival on Korean roads. Can it continue the firm's meteoric rise?
Road tests
6 Jul 2011
New Kia Rio
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New Kia Rio

We're first behind the wheel of Kia's new Rio, can it trouble the class-leaders?
Road tests
21 Mar 2011
Kia Rio 1.5 CRDi
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Kia Rio 1.5 CRDi

The all-new Kia Rio will be unveiled at the Geneva motor show, so we grabbed the chance to see if it's worth snapping up the outgoing model at a disco…
Road tests
11 Feb 2011
Kia Rio
Kia Rio

Kia Rio

The original Kia Rio marked a step change in Kia's car building enterprise
In-depth reviews
29 Dec 2006
Kia Rio CRDi LX

Kia Rio CRDi LX

For the past two years, Kia has been telling us not to treat it as a budget manufacturer, and instead to line its models up against the mainstream cla…
Road tests
28 Sep 2005
Kia Rio 1.4 GS

Kia Rio 1.4 GS

When you are keen to make the jump from little known budget brand to class pacesetter, every new car has to hit the bullseye. And that's exactly why t…
Road tests
13 Jul 2005
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Kia Rio

Kia Rio

To say Kia designers have been busy is an understatement. The company's range already includes the stylish Picanto city car and Cerato family hatchbac…
Road tests
27 Apr 2005
Kia Rio

Kia Rio

The Kia Rio is famous in the US for a good reason - its 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty. On such a cheap car, that's remarkable - sadly, it was slashed…
Used car tests
16 Mar 2004