2018 Kia Rio

With its eye-catching design and impressive roster of features, the all-new 2018 Rio sedan and 5-door are the latest additions to the world-class Kia Motors America model lineup.

The 2018 Rio subcompact brings an exciting combination of impressive fuel efficiency, innovative technology, advanced safety features, everyday convenience and fun-to-drive character to value-conscious consumers.

Rio's exterior is defined by crisp lines and smooth surfaces, providing a more sophisticated and sporty look over the previous generation. The front end wears the latest iteration of Kia's "tiger-nose" grille, integrating newly designed headlights that are swept back for a more aggressive appearance. Rio's fog lamp surrounds have been moved outwards, creating greater visual width to the front fascia and a lower window line around the cabin provides the driver and passengers with a better all-around view.

The 2018 Rio's interior has become decidedly more spacious, modern and upscale with an improved instrument panel, more ergonomic layout and upgraded interior materials. The cabin has also been redesigned to better accommodate the Rio's new range of technologies.

Available in three trims the all-new 2018 Rio is powered by an enhanced Gamma 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder engine, targeting improved fuel efficiency, better responsiveness and low-speed driving dynamics. Power is channeled to the front wheels through either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission in both the Rio sedan and Rio 5-door. Output is a spirited 130 horsepower and 119 lb.-ft. of torque for a more engaging driving experience.

On the tech front, the Rio offers a generous roster of features including Bluetooth hands-free functionality, a six-speaker stereo with satellite radio and a rear-view camera system.