2018 Kia Rio Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2012 -
Price :	MSRP: $13,900-18,700
Weight :	2648 lbs \| 1201.113 kg
Introduced At :	2017 New York International Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1600 cc \| 97.6 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	130 HP (95.68 KW)
Torque :	119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM)

Transmission:
Manual

Handling

Recall

Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V622000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, 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 assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.
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 2018 Kia Rio? A: The 2018 Kia Rio has a wheelbase size of 101.60 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2018 Kia Rio? A: The 2018 Kia Rio has lengths of 160.00 and 172.60 inches.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2018 Kia Rio? A: The 2018 Kia Rio was offered as a 5-Door, Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2018 Kia Rio cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2018 Kia Rio had an MSRP of $13,900 - $$18,700 (USD).

Q: What engine did the 2018 Kia Rio have? A: The engine powering the 2018 Kia Rio was a Inline 4 (1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 130 HP (95.68 KW) and 119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM).

Q: What transmission did the 2018 Kia Rio have? A: The 2018 Kia Rio had a Manual gearbox.