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2021 Kia Rio
2021 Kia Rio Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$16,050 - $16,690
Original MSRP:
$15,576 - $16,197
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
2021 Kia Rio Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 22V304000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | MAY 04, 2022 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Number of Units Affected | 30 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control. |
| Consequence | Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235. |
| Manufacturer Recall Number | SC235 |
2021 Kia Rio Models & Prices
2021 Kia Rio LX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| LX IVT | $16,050 | $15,576 | $254 / Month* | |
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2021 Kia Rio S
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| S IVT | $16,690 | $16,197 | $264 / Month* | |
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2021 Kia Rio Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Halogen Headlamps | • | • |
| Black Grille | • | • |
| Black Side Windows Trim | • | • |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | • | • |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Bumper Insert | • | • |
| Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding | • | • |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Bumper Insert | • | • |
| Clearcoat Paint | • | • |
| Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo | • | • |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster | • | • |
| Fully Galvanized Steel Panels | • | • |
| Light Tinted Glass | • | • |
| Steel Spare Wheel | • | • |
| Tires: P185/65R15 | • | • |
| Trunk Rear Cargo Access | • | • |
| Variable Intermittent Wipers | • | • |
| Wheels: 15" x 5.5J Steel w/Full Covers | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 12V DC Power Outlet | • | • |
| 4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement | • | • |
| 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat | • | |
| Air Filtration | • | • |
| Analog Appearance | • | • |
| Bench Front Facing Rear Seat | • | |
| Cargo Space Lights | • | • |
| Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim | • | • |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | • | |
| Day-Night Rearview Mirror | • | • |
| Delayed Accessory Power | • | • |
| Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins | • | • |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror | • | • |
| Driver Foot Rest | • | • |
| Driver Seat | • | • |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | • | • |
| FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access | • | |
| Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way adjustable driver's seat and passenger seatback pocket | • | • |
| Front Cupholder | • | • |
| Front Map Lights | • | • |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering | • | • |
| Full Cloth Headliner | • | • |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet | • | |
| Full Floor Console w/Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet | • | |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | • | • |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts | • | • |
| Illuminated Glove Box | • | • |
| Immobilizer | • | • |
| Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents | • | • |
| Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints | • | • |
| Manual Air Conditioning | • | • |
| Manual Tilt Steering Column | • | • |
| Outside Temp Gauge | • | • |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down | • | • |
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | • | • |
| Power Fuel Flap Locking Type | • | • |
| Power Rear Windows | • | • |
| Rear Cupholder | • | • |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button | • | |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel | • | • |
| Sliding Front Center Armrest | • | |
| Trip Computer | • | • |
| Urethane Gear Shifter Material | • | • |
| Woven Cloth Seat Trim | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| 11.9 Gal. Fuel Tank | • | • |
| 130 Amp Alternator | • | • |
| 36-Amp/Hr 410CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection | • | • |
| 5.45 Axle Ratio | • | • |
| Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering | • | • |
| Engine: 1.6L 4-Cyl. 16-Valve MPI DOHC | • | • |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | • | • |
| Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control | • | • |
| Front-Wheel Drive | • | • |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | • | • |
| Single Stainless Steel Exhaust | • | • |
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | • | • |
| Torsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | • | • |
| Transmission: Intelligent Variable (IVT) | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control | • | • |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | • | • |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | • | • |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | • | • |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | • | • |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | • | • |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | • | • |
| Rear Child Safety Locks | • | • |
| Side Impact Beams | • | • |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | • | • |
ENTERTAINMENT Features
| LX | S | |
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| 2 LCD Monitors In The Front | • | • |
| Integrated Roof Antenna | • | • |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and UVO3 External Memory Control | • | • |
| Radio: AM/FM/MP3 Audio System -inc: 6 speakers, 8" rearview monitor w/dynamic parking guidance, rear camera display, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, USB input jack, Bluetooth wireless technology and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | • | |
| Radio: AM/FM/MP3 Audio System -inc: 6 speakers, 8" rearview monitor w/dynamic parking guidance, rear camera display, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, USB input jack, USB charging, Bluetooth wireless technology and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | • |
2021 Kia Rio Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
| LX | S | |
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| RADIO: AM/FM/MP3/SIRIUSXM AUDIO SYSTEM -inc: 6 speakers, 8" rearview monitor w/dynamic parking guidance, rear camera display, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, USB input jack, USB charging, Bluetooth wireless technology, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and UVO3 eServices | • | |
| TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE -inc: Automatic Temperature Control, Push Button Start w/Immobilizer, Wheels: 15" Alloy, Positioning Lights, Highline Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Rear Occupant Alert, Supervision Meter Cluster, 4.2" display, LED Headlights, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, pedestrian detection, Radio: AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM Audio System, 6 speakers, 8" rearview monitor w/dynamic parking guidance, rear camera display, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, USB input jack, USB charging, Bluetooth wireless technology, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and UVO3 eServices | • | |
| WHEELS: 15" ALLOY | • |
PAINT SCHEME Options
| LX | S | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| LX | S | |
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| CARGO MAT (PIO) | • | • |
| CARGO NET (PIO) | • | • |
| CARGO TRAY (PIO) | • | • |
| CARPET FLOOR MAT (PIO) | • | • |
| EC MIRROR W/HOMELINK (PIO) | • | • |
| MUD GUARDS (PIO) | • | • |
| REAR BUMPER APPLIQUE (PIO) | • | • |
| WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) | • | • |
PRIMARY PAINT Options
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| AURORA BLACK | • | • |
| CLEAR WHITE | • | • |
| CURRANT RED | • | |
| SILKY SILVER | • | • |
| SPORTY BLUE | • | |
| STEEL GRAY | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK, WOVEN CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | • |
| GRAY, WOVEN CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • |
2021 Kia Rio Technical Specifications
Brakes
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11 | 11 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 8 | 8 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft) | 13.7 | 13.7 |
Engine
| LX | S | |
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| Displacement | 1.6 L/98 | 1.6 L/98 |
| Engine Type | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 120 @ 6300 | 120 @ 6300 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 112 @ 4500 | 112 @ 4500 |
Exterior Dimensions
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 57.1 | 57.1 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 172.6 | 172.6 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 101.6 | 101.6 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 67.9 | 67.9 |
Fuel Tank
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 11.9 | 11.9 |
Steering
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 33.5 | 33.5 |
Suspension
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | Strut | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
Tires
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P185/65TR15 | P185/65TR15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P185/65TR15 | P185/65TR15 |
Transmission
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD |
| Trans Type | 1 | 1 |
Vehicle
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.9 | 38.9 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.1 | 42.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 54.1 | 54.1 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 89.9 | 89.9 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.4 | 37.4 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 33.5 | 33.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53.3 | 53.3 |
Weight Information
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2767 | 2767 |
2021 Kia Rio Safety Features
Safety Features
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control |
| Side Impact Beams |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor |
| Rear Child Safety Locks |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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