The Kia Rio 2 costs £13,645 as tested here.
This model has a 1.4-litre petrol engine.
- Skip advertAdvertisement - Gallery continues below
A three-cylinder turbo petrol is planned for the Rio in the near future.
Car in pictures gets seven-inch colour touchscreen, but ours came with standard DAB radio.
- Skip advertAdvertisement - Gallery continues below
Rio is still up there with the best for passenger space, but its 288-litre boot lags behind the class leaders’ capacities.
Mid-spec 2 cars get projector headlamps, 16-inch alloys and electric folding mirrors, but do without new seven-inch touchscreen.
- Skip advertAdvertisement - Gallery continues below
Most Popular
Citroen is plotting a new 2CV – but the risks are huge

Citroen is plotting a new 2CV – but the risks are huge
We talk to Citroen bosses on plans to reboot its icon – and do they go retro or futuristic?
News
8 Jun 2025
New Kia Sportage breaks cover and it’s sleeker than ever

New Kia Sportage breaks cover and it’s sleeker than ever
Full specification and details have been announced for the UK version of Kia’s big-selling mid-size SUV
News
4 Jun 2025
Best mid-size SUVs to buy 2025 - our expert pick of the top options

Best mid-size SUVs to buy 2025 - our expert pick of the top options
Mid-size SUVs are hugely popular in the UK, and these are the very best of the current crop
Best cars & vans
4 Jun 2025