Kia Rio

The North American Kia Rio was a car produced by Kia Motors from 1999 to 2023.

The first generation was produced from 2000 to 2005, and was available with 1.3 and 1.5 litre petrol engines with 55 kW/75 hp and 72 kW/98 hp respectively.

The second generation was produced from 2005 to 2011, and was available with a 1.4 litre petrol engine in two versions with 55 kW/75 hp and 71 kW/97 hp respectively, a 1.6 litre petrol engine with 82 kW/112 hp and a 1.5 litre turbo diesel engine with 81 kW/110 hp. It was based on the Hyundai Getz's platform.

Both generations were available as 4-door saloon and 5-door hatchback.

The third generation was produced from 2011 to 2017, and the fourth generation was produced from 2017 to 2023. Currently, the Kia Rio continues in production, except in North America, where it is replaced by the Kia K3.

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