Kia Announces 2022 Rio Pricing
MSRP for Kia's new Rio and Rio 5-Door start at $16,150 for the LX and $16,790 for the S trim level.
Each Kia Rio offers many available driver assistance features.
Photo courtesy of Kia
Kia's 2022 Rio sporty subcompact and Rio 5-door come with new technology and a space-efficient package, the OEM announced on Nov. 2. An immobilizer now comes standard across the entire line.
Rio Sedan
Trim Levels/Pricing – MSRP (excludes $995 destination)
LX: $16,150
S: $16,790
Engine: 1.6L MPI: 120 horsepower/112 lb.-ft. torque
Fuel Economy – EPA-est. MPG (city/highway/combined)
LX: 33/41/36
S: 33/41/36
Available Driver Assistance Features
Driver Attention Warning
Optional: S trim
Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian Detection
Optional: S trim
High Beam Assist
Optional: S trim
Lane Departure Warning
Optional: S trim
Lane Following Assist
Optional: S trim
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional: S trim
Rear Occupant Alert
Optional: S trim
Dimensions
Overall Length: 172.6 in.
Overall Width: 67.9 in.
Overall Height: 57.1 in.
Wheelbase: 101.6 in.
Cargo Capacity: 13.7 cu.-ft.
Rio 5-Door
Trim Levels/Pricing – MSRP (excludes $995 destination): S: $17,090
Engine: 1.6L MPI: 120 horsepower/112 lb.-ft. torque
Fuel Economy – EPA-est. MPG (city/highway/combined): S: 33/41/36
Available Driver Assistance Features
Driver Attention Warning
Optional: S trim
Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian Detection
Optional: S trim
High Beam Assist
Optional: S trim
Lane Departure Warning
Optional: S trim
Lane Following Assist
Optional: S trim
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional: S trim
Rear Occupant Alert
Optional: S trim
Dimensions
Overall Length: 160.0 in.
Overall Width: 67.9 in.
Overall Height: 57.1 in.
Wheelbase: 101.6 in.
Cargo Capacity: 17.4 cu.-ft.
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