30Low Mileage
£17,890
13.3K
Brayley Kia Oxford
4£12,995
£235/pm (PCP)
44.7K
EW Pinchbeck & Sons
25Reduced
£3,995
£63/pm (HP)
52.1K
THE STALHAM CAR CENTRE LIMITED
17Low Mileage
£995
87.0K
Quality Cars and Commercials Ltd
35Low Mileage
£12,829
10.6K
12Low Mileage
£1,295
38.0K
Prudhoe Motor Company
12Low Mileage
£4,995
63.0K
Paul Whetter Cars
22£8,500
£157/pm (HP)
49.0K
Legion Car Sales
1£8,650
60.0K
drivedirect Bristol North
14Low Mileage
£5,395
£92/pm (HP)
73.2K
Sterling 8 Ltd
17Reduced
£2,249
98.0K
WELLANDS MOTORS LTD
26Low Mileage
£4,495
£73/pm (HP)
77.2K
1st Choice Cars
23Low Mileage
£10,200
£177/pm (PCP)
20.9K
Big Motoring World Sheffield
30£2,150
112.0K
The Dealership Ltd
38£3,995
£63/pm (HP)
90.1K
Bailey Automotives Ltd
84Low Mileage
£14,900
£258/pm (PCP)
11.5K
Drayton Motors Kia Scunthorpe
14Low Mileage
£2,995
88.6K
Rhondda Motor Company
29Low Mileage
£11,395
15.7K
Motor Trust UK Bury
42Low Mileage
£12,837
£220/pm (PCP)
17.5K
TMS Kia Hinckley
33Low Mileage
£13,490
£262/pm (HP)
20.0K
The Roxburghe Group
If you're in the market for a car that's practical, well-equipped and reasonably priced, then a used Kia Rio is a great choice. Because it's larger than most rivals, it offers a decent amount of interior space, and it has a practical cabin filled with plenty of standard kit. The efficient petrol engines create a smooth driving experience while keeping the cost to run lower.
Kia has built the Rio with diesel and petrol engines, an automatic or a manual gearbox, and front-wheel drive.
PetrolThe Kia Rio is a compact car, but it offers a large amount of space, creating a practical and affordable option for growing families.
Interior spaceThe Kia Rio was launched in other parts of the world at the beginning of 2000, but it didn't arrive in the UK until 2003. The budget-friendly hatchback has made it through four generations with constant evolution and upgrades. While it has been offered in several bodystyles and with multiple powertrain options, Kia discontinued the Rio in the UK following the 2023 model.
With the release of the fourth generation, Kia pulled in the back end of the Rio to make it more compact. The three-door variant was dropped, but the five-door remained, offering a practical and spacious option for a small hatchback.
A facelift was released in 2020 with a massive grille added to the lower bumper section, giving it a bolder appearance. Its angular headlights also revealed LED daytime running lights, while fog lights sat along the side scoops that brought air into the brakes for added cooling.
Greenest
1.0 T GDi 48V 118 3 5dr
Cheapest
1.25 1 5dr
Fastest
1.0 T GDi 48V 118 3 5dr
During the third generation of the Rio, tere were some updates made to the powertrain offerings, including more refined and economical engine options.
When it came to the hatchback models, the three- and five-door variants both featured a swept-back headlight design and the tiger-nose grille. In the lower bumper, there was an upside-down trapezoidal grille that was outfitted with side air scoops.
Greenest
1.0 T GDi 2 5dr
Cheapest
1.25 1 3dr
Fastest
1.0 T GDi 118 GT-Line 5dr
The diesel engines weren't offered for nearly as long as the petrol, so they can be much more difficult to find. Among used cars, most of the Rios have a petrol engine, which balances power and efficiency.
Kia offered the Rio in several models, known as 1, 2 and 3. There were also GT-Line and GT-Line S models. The most popular among used Rios is the 2 with its standard touchscreen display, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, rear parking sensors and reversing camera.
Top-spec models have leather upholstery with heated seats for a more premium experience. Customers should also look out for added safety features, such as lane departure warning and emergency braking. There is also a wide range of wheels, including some larger alloys.
Even though the Kia Rio is a smaller model, there's a decent amount of space for a growing family. The back seat space is perfect for children and the boot accommodates a couple of suitcases or some groceries.
Even though Kia included some mild-hybrid technology with a few of the engines, a plug-in hybrid wasn't offered. However, even the petrol engines were fairly economical, with the 1.25-litre motor having a rating of up to 58mpg.
While Kia did offer an automatic transmission with the Rio lineup, it's not a popular option among used models. It's much easier to find one of the more affordable manual gearbox models.
No, all Kia Rio models come equipped with front-wheel drive. This configuration is common among this segment because it's a cheaper and more economical way to build a vehicle.
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