The Kia Rio is a small hatchback that offers a solid build and spacious cabin without sacrificing quality for affordability. Its efficient engine 1.0-litre engine is highly economical and the Rio comes with Kia’s legendary 7-year warranty. Browse our Kia Rio lease deals below, and filter your results to suit your budget and whether you’re looking for a business or personal lease.
Well-built interior is up there with the best in class.
Great warranty that eclipses most rivals.
A range of frugal engines on offer.
Driving the Rio is an easy and nippy experience, perfect for city driving and narrow streets. The car's visibility is good, even for less-experienced drivers, and the controls are light, especially the steering. Power outputs range from 83hp to 118hp, with the option for an automatic transmission for more powerful engines.
The interior of the Rio is impressive, with a feeling of solidity to all controls and fittings. The seats are comfortable, and the analogue dashboard makes for a refreshing change from the overly designed digital units found in many modern cars. Physical buttons and knobs are available for major controls, which is useful.
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.
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.
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When leasing a Kia Rio you simply ‘hire’ a new car for a fixed length of time, normally between 2-5 years. You make affordable monthly payments during this time and then, you return the car to us at the end – it’s as simple as that.
You can tailor your contract to suit your personal needs and every deal comes with free extra protection. This includes cover for loss of earnings, life events and redundancy. We search for the best deal for you and once the agreement is finalised, we deliver your car for free. So, if you’re looking for a small hatchback, our Kia Rio lease deals are a great choice.
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The small hatchback category is hotly contested. The Rio goes up against hard-to-beat rivals like the polished Volkswagen Polo and The Honda Jazz.
