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Feature 1 year ago

Best Value New Car: Kia Rio

Find out why the Kia Rio is the 2018 winner of our Best Value New Car award.

Feature 1 year ago

Best Car for New Drivers: Kia Rio

Find out why the Kia Rio is the 2018 winner of our Best Car for New Drivers award.

Review 2 years ago

Kia Rio hatchback (2017 - ) review

Generation by generation, the Rio has become an increasingly serious rival to the class-leaders. This fourth-generation model is the best yet, more than capable of tempting buyers away from the Fiesta, Corsa and Clio.

First Drive 2 years ago

2017 Kia Rio first drive review

The fourth generation of Kia’s supermini focuses on good value, rather than low prices; but with decent standard equipment and a good warranty, it’ll surely tempt buyers away from the likes of the Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa and Renault Clio.

News 3 years ago

Kia unveils all-new Rio supermini

The fourth generation of Kia's small hatchback has a new look inside and out, but like its predecessor will provide a good-value alternative to its more familiar rivals.

Review 4 years ago

Kia Rio Hatchback (2014 - ) review

Kia's Rio is a worthy rival for the likes of the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Polo, but does it have what it takes to tempt buyers away from the mainstream choices?

Review 8 years ago

Kia Rio Hatchback (2011 - ) review

Read the Kia Rio hatchback (2011 - ) car review by Auto Trader's motoring experts, covering price, specification, running costs, practicality, safety and how it drives.

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