Kia Rio 1.2 DPi 1 5dr Review
Category: Small car
Section: Version review

The model
Read full reviewThe Kia Rio is a promising small car with price on its side. Its turbocharged engines are perfectly competent around town and at motorway speeds. We’d stick to the 2 trim because it adds AEB, gives you access to our favourite engine, has plenty of equipment and still keeps the price competitive. The mild-hybrid engine is only available as part of grade 3 trim, which pushes the Rio’s price too close to more desirable and efficient rivals such as the Honda Jazz and Toyota Yaris hybrid.
The trim
See full equipmentThe entry-level trim comes with air-conditioning, front electric windows, heated electric door mirrors, Bluetooth phone connectivity, automatic lights and a multi-function steering wheel.
The engine
See full engine specsThe least powerful Rio engine, a 1.2-litre petrol, gets just 83bhp so it's likely to feel out of its depth out of town (we've yet to drive this version).