Kia Rio
The Kia Rio is a hatchback and sedan model, produced 2000–2024, spanning 11 generations with 151 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Rio Facelift 2020 (2020-2024), Rio YB (2017-2020), Rio Facelift 2015 (2015-2016) and Rio Facelift 2015 (2015-2017). Body styles across the Rio lineage span hatchback and sedan, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Rio JB (2005-2011) generation is the most extensively documented, with 29 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your Rio generation.
How many generations does the Kia Rio have?
The Kia Rio has 11 generations with 151 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Kia Rio produced?
The Kia Rio has been produced 2000–2024. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Kia Rio?
The Kia Rio is available as Hatchback, Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
Rio Facelift 2020 (2020-2024)
Rio Facelift 2015 (2015-2016)
Rio Facelift 2015 (2015-2017)
Rio (2003-2005)
Rio (2003-2005)
What would this actually cost you?
- Depreciation€9,486
- Fuel / energy€10,500
- Insurance€3,750
- Maintenance€3,000
- Road tax€1,600
Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.
Kia Rio: names by market
This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.
- K2China2011–2020
- KX Cross / K2 CrossChina
- Pride2005–2017
- Sephia SportColombia
- TonicColombia
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio DC (2000-2003)2000–2003 | 86 hp | — | 11 | €10k–€14k | ★ 4.1 |
| Rio (2003-2005)2003–2005 | 91 hp | 13.5 s | 7 | €10k–€15k | ★ 3.0 |
| Rio JB (2005-2011)2005–2011 | 102 hp | 12.4 s | 29 | €11k–€19k | ★ 3.6 |
| Rio UB (2011-2015)2011–2015 | 91 hp | 13.6 s | 20 | €13k–€21k | ★ 3.7 |
| Rio UB (2011-2015)2011–2015 | 92 hp | 13.6 s | 24 | €13k–€22k | ★ 3.8 |
| Rio Facelift 2015 (2015-2016)2015–2016 | 84 hp | 13.4 s | 5 | €14k–€18k | ★ 3.1 |
| Rio Facelift 2015 (2015-2017)2015–2017 | 89 hp | 13.7 s | 13 | €15k–€22k | ★ 3.2 |
| Rio YB (2017-2020)2017–2020 | 104 hp | 10.9 s | 18 | €15k–€25k | ★ 4.3 |
| Rio Facelift 2020 (2020-2024)2020–2024 | 109 hp | 10.3 s | 7 | €21k–€28k | ★ 3.3 |