Kia Rio

Kia Rio
Fourth generation Kia Rio
Overview
ManufacturerKia
Also calledKia Pride (2005–2017)
Kia K2 (China; 2011–2020)
ProductionNovember 1999 – December 2023
Model years2001–2023 (North America)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car (B)
Body style3-door hatchback (2011–2017)
5-door hatchback
4-door sedan/saloon
5-door station wagon (1999–2005)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
PredecessorKia Pride
Kia Avella
SuccessorKia K3 (BL7)

The Kia Rio (Korean: 기아 리오) is a subcompact car manufactured by Kia from 1999 to 2023. Body styles have included a three and five-door hatchback and four-door sedan, equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive.

The Rio replaced the first generation Pride—a rebadged version of the Ford Festiva—and the Avella, a subcompact sold as a Ford in some markets. A second generation was introduced in 2005 in Europe and in 2006 in North America, sharing its platform with the Hyundai Accent, a subcompact manufactured by its sister Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea.

In August 2023, the K3 was introduced as its successor in several markets such as Mexico and the GCC countries.