The Kia Rio is the kind of small hatchback that will make a lot of sense if you’re looking for something basic but hasn’t been built down to a price. The Rio forgoes fancy design and a flashy interior, and instead, focuses on offering a solidly built car and cabin with plenty of space. The efficient engines help keep costs down, too. It's thanks to cars like the Kia Rio that leasing on a budget needn’t mean settling for an inferior product.
Well-built interior is up there with the best in class.
Great warranty that eclipses most rivals.
A range of frugal engines on offer.
The Rio is about average in size for the segment and offers plenty of space for occupants up front. Adults will have no trouble in the back either, although legroom can be limited if the front seats are in their rearmost setting. The door bins in the front are quite generous and there is a well-sized glovebox, but those in the back will have to make do with 2 relatively slim door bins.
Boot space in the Rio is better than average, swallowing up 325 litres of luggage with the rear seats up. This is better than the Volkswagen Polo but trails the Renault Clio.
There are three petrol engines in the range. The base 1.2-litre petrol manages 50mpg, but we would skip it altogether and look at one of the two turbocharged 1.0-litre variants, as they offer better economy and improved performance.
Thanks to a standard mild-hybrid system on these versions, you can expect around 52mpg in mixed driving, with the automatics being the more efficient. An added benefit of the mild-hybrid system is that it provides an additional boost when accelerating or driving up a hill.
The small hatchback category, known as the ‘supermini’ class, is one of the most hotly contested segments. The Rio therefore goes up against hard-to-beat rivals like the sporty Ford Fiesta, as well as polished all-rounders such as the Volkswagen Polo. The Honda Jazz is notable for its spacious interior while the Peugeot 208 brings a touch of style into the mix. Which one you lease will come down to your personal preferences and for many the Kia Rio will tick a lot of boxes – not least its impressive and class-leading 7-year/100,000-mile warranty.
Kia as a brand is known for producing reliable vehicles. The Rio regularly scores well in reliability surveys, and it comes with an industry-leading 7-year/100,000-mile warranty.
Yes. The easy-to-drive nature of the Rio and its light controls make for a great first car. It is small and nimble, and higher-spec trims come with driver aids such as blind-spot detection and emergency braking assist.
The Rio can fit 4 adults without a problem. Headroom is good both front and rear – legroom can be a bit tight for long-limbed rear passengers, however. The boot offers a generous 325 litres of space. This betters the Ford Fiesta (280 litres) but trails the Renault Clio (391 litres).
The Rio range is not offered with a plug-in hybrid engine. Some variants do have mild-hybrid technology – however, this doesn’t allow for all-electric driving.
If you’re looking for a Kia Rio lease deal, you’re assured of the best prices here at Vanarama. You can customise your lease based on mileage, and contract length, paying affordable monthly payments for your new car. If you’re not completely satisfied, we offer free returns within 30 days too.
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