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Kia Rio 2022
Carsguide Senior Journalist Tom White had this to say at the time: The Rio S Manual is a fun-to-drive little car with a big practicality and multimedia offering in a segment rapidly heading towards extinction.
You can read the full review here.This is what Tom White liked most about this particular version of the Kia Rio: Ace multimedia, Affordability, Big interior
The 2022 Kia Rio carries a braked towing capacity of up to 900 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
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Kia Rio 2022 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Kia Rio Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT-Line | Hatchback | 1.0L — 7 SP AUTO | $21,120 | $26,730 | |
| GT-Line | Hatchback | 1.0L ULP 7 SP AUTO | $22,330 | $27,500 | |
| S | Hatchback | 1.4L ULP 6 SP AUTO | $18,590 | $23,540 | |
| S | Hatchback | 1.4L ULP 6 SP MAN | $16,500 | $21,120 | |
Kia Rio 2022 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Kia Rio 2022 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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What would be your recommendation when buying a small new car for teenage children learning to drive?
The popular MG3 is the model you’re referring to and you’re right; it hasn’t been locally crash-tested. But it does lack some important safety gear. Enough, we reckon, to knock it off your short-list. The MG lacks, for instance, important driver aids such as autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assistance, nor can these features be had by spending more on a fancier version.
Which leaves us with your other two choices, the Hyundai i30 and Kia Rio. Even then, you’ll need to option up beyond the base-model to get (some of) those safety features, but these are not expensive cars to begin with, so the jump might not be as bad as you think.
The other car to consider would be the SP Pure version of the Mazda 2. At $23,690, it’s not over-priced but it does have low-speed (up to 30km/h) autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-departure warning as well as rear cross-traffic alert.
And a manual transmission? The MG 3 no longer offers one, both the Hyundai i30 and the Kia Rio are available with a six-speed manual option. The Mazda 2 Pure SP is automatic only, but you can get a six-speed manual on the base-model Mazda 2.
I agree that youngsters taught to drive a manual car tend to be better drivers, but that’s not a universally held view these days. And the fact is that most young drivers will never be presented with a clutch pedal in the future, raising the question of why learn in the first place? The reality is that learning to drive a manual car gives you extra mechanical awareness and extra ability to multi-task behind the wheel.
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Kia Rio 2022 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2022 Kia Rio are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1725mm x 1450mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Kia Rio Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Hatchback | 1450x1725x4065 mm | 140 mm | |
| SX | Hatchback | 1450x1725x4065 mm | 140 mm | |
| Sport | Hatchback | 1450x1725x4065 mm | 140 mm | |
| GT-Line | Hatchback | 1450x1725x4070 mm | 140 mm | |
Kia Rio 2022 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2022 Kia Rio is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Kia Rio currently offers fuel consumption from 5.3 to 6L/100km. The Kia Rio is available with the following fuel types: — and ULP.
| Kia Rio Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT-Line | Hatchback | 1.0L,—,7 SP AUTO | 5.3L/100km | |
| GT-Line | Hatchback | 1.0L,ULP,7 SP AUTO | 5.3L/100km | |
| S | Hatchback | 1.4L,ULP,6 SP MAN | 5.6L/100km | |
| S | Hatchback | 1.4L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 6L/100km | |
Kia Rio 2022 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2022 Kia Rio will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
| Kia Rio Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Hatchback | 185x65 R15 | — | 185x65 R15 | — | |
| SX | Hatchback | 205x45 R17 | — | 205x45 R17 | — | |
| Sport | Hatchback | 205x45 R17 | — | 205x45 R17 | — | |
| GT-Line | Hatchback | 205x45 R17 | — | 205x45 R17 | — | |
Kia Rio 2022 Towing capacity
The Kia Rio’s towing capacity ranges from 800kg to 900kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
| Kia Rio Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Hatchback | 1.4L,ULP,6 SP MAN | 800kg | |
| SX | Hatchback | 1.4L,ULP,6 SP MAN | 800kg | |
| Sport | Hatchback | 1.4L,ULP,6 SP MAN | 800kg | |
| S | Hatchback | 1.4L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 800kg | |