2017 Kia Rio Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2017 Kia Rio, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2012 -
Introduced At :	2016 Paris Mondial De Automobile

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 3
Displacement :	998 cc \| 60.9 cu in. \| 1.0 L.
Power :	99 HP (72.592 KW) @ 4500 RPM
Torque :	127 Ft-Lbs (172 NM) @ 1500 RPM
Bore :	71.8 mm \| 2.827 in.
Stroke :	84.0 mm \| 3.307 in.
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
5 Manual , 6 Manual , 4 Automatic

Handling

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V652000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Consequence	An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy	Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. The first owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Kia will continue a phased mailing as the remedy becomes available for different makes and model vehicles. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V594000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, 'Internal Trunk Release.'
Consequence	A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2017 Kia Rio? A: The 2017 Kia Rio has a wheelbase size of 101.58 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2017 Kia Rio? A: The 2017 Kia Rio has a length of 160.04 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2017 Kia Rio? A: The 2017 Kia Rio has a width of 67.91 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2017 Kia Rio have?A: The 2017 Kia Rio has 40.20 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2017 Kia Rio have?A: The 2017 Kia Rio has legroom of 44.09 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2017 Kia Rio? A: The 2017 Kia Rio was a Hatchback Sedan.

Q: What engine did the 2017 Kia Rio have? A: The engine powering the 2017 Kia Rio was a Turbocharged Inline 3 (998 cc | 60.9 cu in. | 1.0 L.) with 99 HP (72.592 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 127 Ft-Lbs (172 NM) @ 1500 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2017 Kia Rio have? A: The 2017 Kia Rio had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 6 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.