X

The Kia Rio proves cheap cars can be really good

You're not going to feel like you're being punished for buying a car that starts at less than $20,000.

Andrew Krok
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.
Andrew Krok
2018 Kia Rio
1 of 40 Kia

Kia's cars tend to be obscenely good values, and the 2018 Rio keeps that alive.

2018 Kia Rio
2 of 40 Kia

All Rio trims are available in both sedan or hatchback body styles, with the LX sedan starting at $13,990 and the LX hatch at $14,290.

2018 Kia Rio
3 of 40 Kia

Adding a six-speed automatic tacks $1,000 onto the price.

2018 Kia Rio
4 of 40 Kia

The LX is the only model that can be had with a six-speed manual.

2018 Kia Rio
2018 Kia Rio
1:13
5 of 40 Kia

No matter what trim is chosen, the sole engine on offer is a 1.6-liter, naturally aspirated four cylinder good for 130 horsepower and 119 pound-feet of torque. 

2018 Kia Rio
6 of 40 Kia

It's a revised version of the outgoing Rio's engine, but tuned for better low-end torque.

2018 Kia Rio
7 of 40 Kia

The Rio EX comes standard with autonomous emergency braking and forward collision warning. 

2018 Kia Rio
8 of 40 Kia

Kia's top-tier, 7-inch infotainment system includes both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

2018 Kia Rio
9 of 40 Kia

Kia deliberately did not include an embedded navigation option, preferring instead to keep costs down by relying on drivers' phones.

2018 Kia Rio
10 of 40 Kia

The 2018 Kia Rio goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2017.

2018 Kia Rio
11 of 40 Kia

Keep on going to see even more shots of the Kia Rio in both hatch and sedan form.

More Galleries

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
A houseplant

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera

20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
magic-v2-2024-foldable-1383

Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra

10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum

23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
The Galaxy S24 Ultra in multiple colors

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design

23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
img-0368.jpg

I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites

34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
Invitation for the Apple September iPhone 15 event

17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About

18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?
img-1599-2.jpg

AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?

17 Photos