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    2017 Kia Rio

    The 2017 Kia Rio is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $22,490 for the LX variant and topping out at $26,990 for the LTD variant.

    There are 3 variants of the Rio available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2017.

    The 2017 Rio was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    The Kia Rio is only available with a petrol engine that produces 74kW and 133Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $22,490 - $26,990
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $22,490 - $26,990
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2017 Kia Rio

    Available Variants

    The Kia Rio comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being LX and the most expensive being LTD.

    How does the 2017 Kia Rio compare?

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    Power to Weight
    62.5 - 63.63 kW/t
    62.5 kW/t
    116.37 kW/t
    Boot Space
    325 litres
    210 litres
    363 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.6 - 6.2 L/100km
    4.6 L/100km
    8.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    694 - 768 km
    643 km
    898 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    800 - 1,000 kg
    650 kg
    1,200 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    140 mm
    120 mm
    164 mm
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    2017 Kia Rio

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    2017 Kia Rio

    Dimensions

    4,065 mm
    1,725 mm
    1,450 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,065 mm
    Overall Width1,725 mm
    Overall Height1,450 mm
    Wheelbase2,580 mm
    Turning Circle10,200 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2017 Kia Rio

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Rio is the LX variant that starts from $22,490.

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    The most expensive Kia Rio is the LTD variant that starts from $26,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is offered by the LX variant which can tow 1000 kg.

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    The largest Kia Rio is the LX variant which measures 1725mm wide, 4065mm in length and sits 1450mm tall.

    All variants of the Kia Rio have a maximum power of 74kW and 133nm of torque.

    The Kia Rio is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.

    The Kia Rio uses Unleaded Petrol.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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