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Pricing
  • MSRP $11,695 - 16,095
  • Starting Invoice
    "Invoice" does not reflect the final cost of the vehicle to the dealer. It is intended solely as a comparative tool.
    $11,470
  • Estimated Starting Monthly Payment
    at 2.9% APR and 48 month Edit

Key Takeaways

  • A great first-new-car for someone on a budget
  • Wonderful fuel economy
  • World-class warranty
  • Does a lot of things well. Does not do sexy well, though

What We Think

The Kia Rio is a mid-pack compact-car entry that does everything OK but nothing really well.

The 2010 Kia Rio comes in four- or five-door trim, with a 110-hp, four-cylinder engine. A five-speed manual is standard; a four-speed automatic is optional. Highway fuel economy is rated at 34 mpg with the manual transmission and 36 mpg with the automatic. Every Kia Rio comes with body-color outside mirrors, tinted glass, satellite radio connection, Bluetooth, an eight-way driver?s seat with height adjustment, and cloth seat trim. The upgraded SX model has 16-inch wheels, front fog lamps, chrome exhaust and unique sport seats. The Value package, which is included on the SX model, adds cruise control, power windows, power door locks with keyless entry remote, power heated mirrors with integrated turn-signal indicators, tweeter speakers and steering-wheel-mounted cruise controls. Cargo space in the Rio 5 is nearly 50 cubic feet with the seats folded down.

Available Styles

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  • The 2010 Kia Rio is front-wheel drive and comes with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.

    msrp $11,695
    • This base model is sparsely equipped
    • Fuel mileage can go above 30 mpg
  • The 2010 Kia Rio is front-wheel drive and gets a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.

    msrp $13,795
    • This volume model has many needed options
    • It gets hybrid fuel mileage
  • All 2010 Kia Rio5s are front-wheel drive and come with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.

    msrp $13,895
    • The hatchback adds a bit of versatility
    • Fuel mileage is great
  • The 2010 Kia Rio is front-wheel drive and gets a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.

    msrp $14,695
    • This volume model has many needed options
    • It gets hybrid fuel mileage
  • All 2010 Kia Rio5s are front-wheel drive and come with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.

    msrp $14,795
    • The hatchback adds a bit of versatility
    • Fuel mileage is great
  • The 2010 Kia Rio is front-wheel drive and gets a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.

    msrp $14,895
    • Even in the top trim, we could use a little more
    • It's not anemically slow, but close
  • All 2010 Kia Rio5s are front-wheel drive and come with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.

    msrp $15,195
    • This top-of-the-line model still rides like a compact
    • The five-speed manual makes the underpowered car fun
  • The 2010 Kia Rio is front-wheel drive and gets a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.

    msrp $15,795
    • Even in the top trim, we could use a little more
    • It's not anemically slow, but close
  • All 2010 Kia Rio5s are front-wheel drive and come with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.

    msrp $16,095
    • This top-of-the-line model still rides like a compact
    • The five-speed manual makes the underpowered car fun
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