What sort of automotive is the 2022 Kia Rio? What does it evaluate to?

The Rio sedan and hatchback shore up the Kia lineup as its least costly automobiles. They’re not crossovers, both, so there’s a way of novelty about their continued presence within the showroom. The Nissan Versa and Hyundai Accent take up the identical house of their respective model households—for the way lengthy, is anybody’s guess.

Is the 2022 Kia Rio automotive?

Assessment continues beneath

It’s a good worth when outfitted with wanted security choices. We give it a TCC Score of 5.2 out of 10. (Learn extra about how we price vehicles.)

What’s new for the 2022 Kia Rio?

Nothing, because it gained a brand new entrance finish and an even bigger 8.0-touchscreen with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto simply final yr.

The Rio’s attraction comes from its anodyne design. Handsome with out inflicting a stir, it’s merely drawn, with out drama. The cabin clothes in grey or black, with simply that huge touchscreen to mild up the creativeness.

Efficiency ranges from boring to boring, however that’s to the Rio’s favor. The uncomplicated 120-hp engine and CVT generate energy that strikes the Rio alongside with out pleasure however with out fail. It rides effectively sufficient to render most commutes snug, too. It’s louder and fewer assured on the freeway, however nonetheless delivers 36 mpg in blended driving.

4 folks can match within the Rio, however two plus their work luggage will fare higher. The seats have sufficient padding to assist even larger drivers, and the sedan’s trunk can tote a few roll-aboards to the airport; hatchbacks have far extra space with their rear seats folded down, turning them into city mini-utility automobiles.

Solely the Rio S comes with automated emergency braking, and solely when it’s optioned with a Expertise package deal. Outward imaginative and prescient is sweet, however crash-test scores have pale because it’s aged.

How a lot does the 2022 Kia Rio value?

We’d skip the $17,145 Rio LX sedan in favor of the $17,785 S sedan or $18,085 S hatchback, each of which have good infotainment, energy options, and air-con. Each Rio has a 5-year/60,000-mile guarantee. The Expertise package deal provides automated emergency braking, LED headlights, and keyless begin. Begin and cease there.

The place is the 2022 Kia Rio made?

In South Korea.