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What has changed for 2022?
The 2022 Kia Rio is a very good, fuel-efficient car on the market right now. This year, there are no significant Rio Line developments. A basic engine immobilizer that stops the automobile from being started with anything other than the ignition key that came with it increases anti-theft security. The Rio is the final model in the range to use Kia’s newly updated corporate logo.
Performance – Engine, Transmission, and Other
The Rio’s 1.6-liter inline-four engine produces 120 horsepower, and there is just one available transmission: a continuously variable automatic. The 2021 hatchback variant we drove reached 60 mph in an acceptable 8.6 seconds, which is comparable to many subcompact crossovers. It’s not the fastest vehicle on the block, but it’s adequate. More impressively, the Rio’s sturdy construction and well-tuned suspension allow it to absorb bumps well for such a little vehicle. Additionally, it performs a superb job of reducing body roll when turning. Although it doesn’t communicate as well as we’d like, the numb steering is well-balanced and accurate.
Fuel efficiency and actual MPG
The Rio sedan and hatchback are expected to get 33 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway, according to the EPA. These numbers are the same as those for the Hyundai Accent and somewhat higher than those for the Nissan Versa. A 2021 Rio hatchback earned 39 mpg in our real-world 75 mph highway fuel economy test, almost two miles per gallon less than the EPA highway figure.
Cargo, Comfort, and the Interior
Inside the Rio, simplicity is the name of the game, and this is not a fault. In actuality, it offers a tidy, user-friendly panel with music and temperature settings. Even though there is a lot of hard plastic, it is attractively textured, and the interior design seems mature and classy for a subcompact. Although Kia’s front seats have plenty of capacity, the back seats won’t be nearly as comfortable owing to the legroom restrictions. Although the Rio hatchback’s trunk has more room than the sedan’s, neither Kia is a suitable choice if you intend to tow a lot of stuff. The fact that the folding seats don’t provide a level cargo floor in the hatch displeased us. Its door pockets and center console are also competitively sized.
Infotainment and Connectivity
An 8.0-inch touchscreen that supports the most recent wireless smartphone mirroring features for both Apple and Android phones is a basic feature of the Rio. The S trim level’s enhanced infotainment system, which includes SiriusXM satellite radio and Kia’s UVO telematics system, is an option.
