2021 Kia Rio: The Rio is a compact car that seats 5 passengers and is available as a 4-door sedan or 5-door hatchback. Changes for 2021 include new front and rear styling and an updated infotainment system that features a 8-inch touchscreen and support for wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto. Competitors include the Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, and Mazda3.
Only front-wheel-drive is offered. The sedan comes in LX, S while the hatchback comes in S trim only. Sole powertrain is a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder that makes 120 horsepower that pairs to continuously vairable automatic transmission.
Available driver-assist technology includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, rearview camera with cross-traffic alert, frontal collision warning, automatic emergency braking. Pricing ranges from $16,000 to $18,000.