Used Kia Rio5 for Sale nearBellingham, WA

Is the Kia Rio5 a good car?

Yes — the Kia Rio5 is a strong used-car pick if you want a small hatchback with broad owner approval and a value-focused personality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews rate the 2018 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are a spartan base trim, limited tech on lower trims, and a ride-and-performance setup that prioritizes everyday usability over excitement.

24.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Rio5 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Kia Rio5 very highly, and the available expert commentary points to a car that delivers straightforward usability and strong value. The 2018 expert review also highlights a responsive engine, direct steering, and a comfortable suspension balance.

• Owners rate the Kia Rio5 between 4.67 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and confirming maintenance records.

What should I look for when buying a used Kia Rio5?

Across all model years, at 63.9% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: forward-collision warning system with auto brake
• Infotainment: 7-inch touchscreen with the Uvo infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 28 mpg city and 37 highway for a combined rating of 32 mpg

Which Kia Rio5 trim should I buy?

The 2018 Kia Rio5 offers these trims:

• LX: The entry trim brings the 5-inch touchscreen, satellite radio, USB and auxiliary audio connections, and manual locks, windows, and side mirrors; it suits you if you want the lowest-cost way into the Rio5.
• S: This trim adds keyless entry, power windows, heated power mirrors, cruise control, Bluetooth, an extra USB charging port, and a sliding center-console armrest with added storage, making it the best-value choice for most shoppers.
• EX: The top trim adds alloy wheels, a 7-inch touchscreen with the Uvo infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, fog lights, a chrome grille, leather for the steering wheel and shifter, upgraded cloth upholstery, dual lighted vanities, and forward-collision warning with auto brake.

What Kia Rio5 do most buyers choose?

The Kia Rio5 years with the most listings are 2022, 2023, and 2021.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first because inventory is deeper.

Is the Kia Rio5 safe?

• 2018: 7/10

For the safest used buy, the 2018 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Rio5 now?

Buy now if:

• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings. The Kia Rio5 offers a practical hatchback layout and an easygoing everyday character that makes it a sensible used-car choice.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.