Kia Rio Hatchback
Kia Rio (2017-2023) review

Kia Rio (2017-2023) review
The Kia Rio offers good value and practicality - a safe pair of hands in a talented supermini class
1 Nov 2023
New Kia Rio 1.4 diesel 2017 review

New Kia Rio 1.4 diesel 2017 review
The new Kia Rio will be more popular with petrol power, but how does the 1.4 CRDI diesel drive?
3 Feb 2017
New Kia Rio 2017 review

New Kia Rio 2017 review
All-new version of the Kia Rio supermini arrives with its sights set on the Ford Fiesta and VW Polo
30 Jan 2017
New Kia Rio could get Sporty GT version

New Kia Rio could get Sporty GT version
Kia's new Rio supermini could get a hot Rio GT version with a 3-cylinder turbo engine according to engineering boss
1 Aug 2016
Kia Rio review (2011-2017)

Kia Rio review (2011-2017)
The Kia Rio is a decent-value supermini, with a long warranty and efficient diesel engines. But rivals are more fun
24 May 2016
Kia Rio 2 2015 review

Kia Rio 2 2015 review
Can light refresh keep Kia Rio supermini fighting fit in competitive class?
23 Apr 2015
Kia Rio SR7 review

Kia Rio SR7 review
Previously badged VR7, the Kia Rio SR7 is a special edition supermini that adds loads of kit for not much cash
11 Feb 2015
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Kia provo revealed

Kia provo revealed
Kia has unveiled this stylish MINI-rivalling provo coupe concept at the Geneva Motor Show
5 Mar 2013
Kia Rio: Final report

Kia Rio: Final report
Our long-term Kia Rio is half the price of an Aston Martin bike, but it makes twice as much sense
5 Nov 2012
Kia Rio: Third report

Kia Rio: Third report
Eco-focused Rio supermini is being cleaned up in the hands of our products writer
22 Aug 2012
Kia Rio: Second report

Kia Rio: Second report
Our Kia Rio supermini makes it big on a miniature race track
1 Aug 2012
Kia Rio: First report

Kia Rio: First report
Supermini joins our fleet – and it’s already impressing with its refinement and space
30 May 2012
Kia Rio vs Ford Fiesta

Kia Rio vs Ford Fiesta
Many rivals have tried and failed to take the Ford Fiesta’s supermini class crown. Can the latest three-door Kia Rio buck the trend?
21 May 2012
Kia Rio vs VW Polo

Kia Rio vs VW Polo
Downsizing to an eco-friendly supermini can slash your costs. But does Kia’s ultra-efficient new Rio demand any compromises? We find out as it meets t…
19 Dec 2011
Kia Rio 1.1 CRDi EcoDynamics

Kia Rio 1.1 CRDi EcoDynamics
We get behind the wheel of the cleanest Kia Rio on sale, that promises 88mpg
15 Dec 2011
Kia Rio 1.1 CRDi

Kia Rio 1.1 CRDi
We drive the most frugal and road tax-free version of the new Kia Rio
4 Nov 2011
Kia Rio 1.4 CRDi

Kia Rio 1.4 CRDi
Is the big-capacity diesel the best version of new Rio supermini?
30 Sep 2011
Kia Rio vs rivals

Kia Rio vs rivals
The new Kia Rio is making a big noise in the supermini class. Can it outshine rivals from Vauxhall, Renault and Ford?
5 Sep 2011
Kia Rio

Kia Rio
Our verdict on the new Kia Rio as we drive it on UK roads for the first time
22 Aug 2011
Kia Rio

Kia Rio
We drive Kia's Fiesta rival on Korean roads. Can it continue the firm's meteoric rise?
6 Jul 2011
New Kia Rio

New Kia Rio
We're first behind the wheel of Kia's new Rio, can it trouble the class-leaders?
21 Mar 2011
Kia Rio 1.5 CRDi

Kia Rio 1.5 CRDi
The all-new Kia Rio will be unveiled at the Geneva motor show, so we grabbed the chance to see if it's worth snapping up the outgoing model at a disco…
11 Feb 2011
Kia Rio CRDi LX

Kia Rio CRDi LX
For the past two years, Kia has been telling us not to treat it as a budget manufacturer, and instead to line its models up against the mainstream cla…
28 Sep 2005
Kia Rio 1.4 GS

Kia Rio 1.4 GS
When you are keen to make the jump from little known budget brand to class pacesetter, every new car has to hit the bullseye. And that's exactly why t…
13 Jul 2005
Kia Rio

Kia Rio
To say Kia designers have been busy is an understatement. The company's range already includes the stylish Picanto city car and Cerato family hatchbac…
27 Apr 2005
Kia Rio

Kia Rio
The Kia Rio is famous in the US for a good reason - its 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty. On such a cheap car, that's remarkable - sadly, it was slashed…
16 Mar 2004