Price In Kenya: KES 1,500,00- KES 2,300,000

The Kia Rio is a sub-compact car that comes in sedan and hatchback models. It was produced for four generations between 1999 and 2023. It was succeeded by the Kia K3. The Rio is renowned for its fuel efficiency, reliability, and affordability which makes it a perfect car for first-time car buyers and daily commuters. It rivals the Toyota Yaris, Hyundai Accent, Honda Fit, Mazda Demio, and Volkswagen Polo.

Kia Rio: Exterior, Interior and Engine Options

The Rio has a stylish and beautiful exterior design that is cleanly sculpted to catch the eye. Sleek character lines and muscular contours give the Rio a distinctly vibrant look. The front end features LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, Kia’s signature tiger-nose grille and a bumper with a distinctive air intake.

Side profile of the Kia Rio

Inside, the Rio has a clean cabin with a driver-focused layout and easy-to-reach controls. The materials are largely plastic but are nicely finished to give it an upmarket look. The Rio’s cockpit prioritizes information and limits visual and manual distractions. The instrument cluster provides all driving data, while a central floating display provides easy access to a range of entertainment and convenience controls.

Cockpit of the Kia Rio

The Rio seats up to five people comfortably across two rows. The front seats are well padded and provide adequate legroom, headroom and shoulder space. The rear seats also offer ample legroom and headroom however taller passengers will find the space cramped especially during longer drives.

Kia Rio in Kenya

Engine Options;

Petrol

  • 1.0 L Kappa turbo GDi I3
  • 1.2 L Kappa I4
  • 1.4 L Kappa I4
  • 1.6 L Gamma GDi I4
  • 1.6 L Gamma MPi I4

Diesel

  • 1.4 L U-Line TCi I4

These are linked to a 5/6-speed manual transmission, 4/6-speed automatic transmission, 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, or CVT.

Kia Rio: Cost of Maintenance and Spare Parts Availability in Kenya

 The Rio is affordable to maintain in Kenya and its service parts are shared with other popular Kia cars.  Spare parts are widely available but body parts can be hard to find.

Where to Buy the Kia Rio in Kenya

If you are looking to buy the Kia Rio in Kenya then you are in the right place and we can help you to secure your dream car. We recommend importing due to the following reasons:

  • Quality – You get to choose the best quality car. You are not at the mercy of the local dealers. Cars sold locally are usually of the lowest quality and often of high mileage.
  • Choice – With import, you get to dictate the choice of features that you want. You can define your preferences to greater detail such as colour, upholstery, sunroof, alloy rims etc.
  • Affordability – Import is much more affordable since you eliminate middlemen and brokers that exaggerate the cost of locally sold cars.

If you are considering to import the Kia Rio, please get in touch with us through our contacts: info@topcar.co.ke, call 0722469360 or chat with us directly on WhatsApp below and we will guide you through the process.