2023 Kia Rio5 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2023 Kia Rio5 is a subcompact hatchback that is functional, modern, and economically minded. It comes with modern infotainment features and is available with the latest driver-assistance features. The nimble hatchback provides a helpful 32.8 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded. With the rear seats in use, it still provides 17.4 cubic feet of cargo space. For 2023, the Kia Rio5 is largely unchanged compared to its counterparts from previous model years.
Unlike the sedan version of the Kia Rio, which is available in the LX and S trims, the hatchback Rio5 is only offered in the higher-grade S trim. The list of standard features is not extensive, but the items on it go a long way. They include cloth upholstery, cruise control, remote keyless entry, and an 8-inch touchscreen running the UVO infotainment system, which is easy to use and has a logical menu layout. The Rio5’s touchscreen also comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto.
The Rio is available with the S Technology Package, which adds 15-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, a 4.2-inch instrument panel digital screen, chrome door handles, rear disc brakes, LED headlights, and smart key with push-button start. This package also adds a number of driver-assistance features, which we’ll discuss below.
The 2023 Kia Rio comes equipped with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine which makes 120 horsepower and 112 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The 2023 Rio5 returns fuel economy of 32 mpg city, 41 highway, and 36 combined. This is an economical powertrain, and the focus is on efficiency over power. Try to lay into the throttle while getting up to highway speeds, and you’ll get more engine noise than acceleration.
The Rio is available with Kia’s Drive Wise suite of modern safety tech (as part of the S Technology Package). This includes forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, rear-seat occupant alert, and a driver-attention monitoring system. The Rio5 is also available with a tire-pressure monitoring system as part of that same Technology Package.
Base MSRP for the 2023 Kia Rio5 is $17,490. The S Technology Package adds $1,800 to that price. The 2023 Kia Rio5 is backed by a generous 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 5.45
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 3.5 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: rear