RIP the Rio: The Cheapest Kia You Could Buy Is Gone. And just like that, the field of sub-$20,000 vehicles shrinks again and makes us wonder what the future of the entry-level market will look like.

Kia’s been simplifying the Rio lineup for a while now. First, the brand dropped the ritzy top-trim EX model, and the 6-speed manual transmission way back in 2019.

Kia remains committed to sedans despite Rio sales falling 14% to 26,996 last year and another 2% through July. Advertisement - scroll for more content.

While the Rio mostly carries over from the outgoing model, Kia still decided to make some minor updates to its pricing ladder, with the base 2023 Rio LX starting at $17,645.

The Kia Rio is one of the least expensive cars on sale today; it's a poster child for "cheap and cheerful" transportation.For 2021, Kia is bestowing its subcompact sedan and hatch with a few minor ...

Kia confirmed pricing for its 2022 Rio lineup this week, and it continues to be one of the least-expensive new cars available today. The base price of a 2022 Rio LX is just $17,145, while the ...

Case in point is this 2013 Kia Rio 5-door SX equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. When the latest generation Rio arrived for the 2012 model year, the sportiest version was only available ...

Kia's Rio subcompact car will not return for the 2024 model year, following in the footsteps of its Hyundai counterpart, the Accent, which was discontinued after the 2022 model year.

According to Kia, the Rio sedan's 92.2 cubic feet of passenger volume is larger than either the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. The Rio is also especially attractive for its warranty coverage--Kia ...