Used Kia Rio cars for sale or finance at 10.9% APR
The Rio is a sensible, considered choice that provides a long warranty, quietness at speed, low running costs, reliability and a good amount of space. All used Kia Rio cars for sale at Motorpoint are available to buy or finance, and collect from your closest store.
Why buy a used Kia Rio?
If you buy cars with your head rather than your heart, with rationalities outweighing feelings, you'll find a lot to like in a used Kia Rio. It's particularly good value as a used car, especially when you consider its economical engines, spacious cabin, strong equipment levels and stoic dependability.
Popular Kia Rio trims for sale at Motorpoint
A range of no-nonsense trim levels perfectly sum up the Rio experience. 1, 2 and 3 are the main trim levels, with increasing levels of equipment. There's also a GT-Line S range-topper that adds high-end features and a bit of visual pizazz without sacrificing the car's amicable nature.
Owning a used Kia Rio
You'll find that most used Kia Rio cars for sale have a turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol engine. This is peppy and economical, providing enough power for motorway driving while keeping your ownership costs under control. There's also an entry-level 1.25 petrol engine, which is worth sniffing out if low insurance costs are a priority. As you might know, all Kia cars get a seven-year warranty, although we'd be surprised if you'd need to use it with the reliable Rio.
Other models you may be interested in
The main rivals of the Rio overlap with the smaller Picanto – check out the Suzuki Swift, Dacia Sandero, Skoda Fabia and Vauxhall Corsa, as well as heartland superminis like the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Polo.
Why buy from Motorpoint?
- Service – we’re rated Excellent on Trustpilot
- Choice – thousands of high-quality, low-mileage used cars from more than 30 manufacturers, ready for same-day driveaway
- Quality – all cars thoroughly inspected to the Motorpoint Quality Standard
- Finance – flexible monthly finance packages to suit your needs
- Peace of mind – comprehensive range of extended warranty and aftercare products. Warranty cover is included on all cars – either the balance of the manufacturer's warranty or a 3-month Motorpoint warranty
- Convenience – in-store pickup on a day of your choice
- Unbeatable prices guaranteed – our Double the Difference Price Promise means we'll refund you double the difference if you find the same car cheaper elsewhere
- Sell or part-exchange your old car – it’s quick and easy with top prices paid
Kia Rio FAQs
Sitting between the Kia Picanto and Ceed, the Rio is a five-door hatchback with some smart detailing, such as its ‘tiger nose’ grille. It’s been on sale since 2016 and was facelifted in 2020. Lower-powered versions offer cheap insurance and basic transport needs, while higher-spec cars add goodies to make long journeys more enjoyable.
The Kia Rio is marginally longer than a Ford Fiesta and Citroen C3 but, at just over four metres long, it should still be very easy to park. To take the stress out of parking and manoeuvring, all but the base-spec car come with rear parking sensors and a reversing camera. The Rio’s 325-litre boot is pretty good for a car of this size, comfortably beating the Fiesta and i20.
Headroom is also commendable, while you’ll only struggle for legroom if you’re sitting behind a really tall driver. This is still quite a small car, after all, and compared to its rivals the Rio isn’t too bad.
The Rio comes with a couple of petrol engine choices – usually a non-turbocharged entry-level engine and then a turbocharged version that’s a bit more suited to higher speeds. A manual gearbox is standard on all engines.
Yes. In fact, the Rio is one of the most compelling small hatchbacks on sale and well worth considering if you're shopping in this class. The car's design, quality and ergonomics are already strong, but it's the cabin space that's a real stand out – there's a very impressive amount of room for passengers, even in the back. That's not something most small hatches can achieve.
Compared to the average car, you shouldn't have to pay too much to replace parts on your Kia. Of course, breaking something like the engine is going to be more expensive than pranging a wheel, for example, but replacement bills shouldn't be too high if something fails.
On paper, the Rio's scores in reliability surveys are about average. In practice, it's one of the simpler cars Kia builds so has fewer things that can go wrong.
Kia as a brand tends to score better in reliability surveys and you can take some confidence in the fact the company offers an excellent seven-year factory warranty on its cars.
You can add an extended warranty to your Rio that provides even more coverage after the manufacturer's warranty has expired.
Yes, the Rio would make a great choice as a first car. Standing in its favour is the car's low insurance groups – most models sit between groups 5 and 8, and no version is rated above a 10. That means your premiums as a new driver should be comparatively affordable.
Plus, the added reassurance of Kia's seven-year factory warranty means you're insulated in the event you suffer an unexpected mechanical or electrical failure.