2017
Kia Rio

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$14,165
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Available trims

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  • LX Manual
    Starts at
    $14,165
    27 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LX Auto
    Starts at
    $15,395
    27 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LX Auto
    Starts at
    $15,495
    27 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX Auto
    Starts at
    $17,755
    27 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX Auto
    Starts at
    $17,905
    27 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SX Auto
    Starts at
    $20,905
    27 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Sedan or four-door hatchback
Direct-injection four-cylinder engine standard
Manual or automatic transmission
Stop-start technology available
Vehicle Stability Management safety system can automatically make steering corrections

The good & the bad

The good

Aggressive styling (SX hatchback)
Available upscale amenities
Sound-deadening materials

The bad

Uncomfortable front seats
Tight backseat
No manual transmission for hatchback
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Safety review

Based on the 2017 Kia Rio base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
4/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
4/5
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.6%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.6%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years or newer / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles
Dealer certification
165-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 57 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.7
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.9

Most recent

By Maria's KIA from MELBOURNE BEACH
Owns this car
July 19, 2020

Most reliable car I've owned

I wouldn't drive any other car, have had a KIA for the pass 10 years, reliable, easy to drive and has given me good mileage.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By hfreelandtrail from Middletown, PA
Owns this car
March 7, 2020

Great affordable compact car

My husband and I bought this car to replace our 2003 Ford Focus. We were looking for a smaller car with good gas mileage to get him to and from work each day. This is a really nice compact car. It fits our child's large car seat in the back seat and the car seat still needs to be rear facing (a must for us). We were also looking at Ford Fiestas but the back seats were much smaller and didn't fit our needs. The Kia Rio had decent reviews rated a 4/5 overall. That is how I would also describe this car. It is not a car with a ton of bells and whistles but it is updated, gets great gas mileage and was a great upgrade from the older focus that we traded in. The 2017 Kia Rio that we purchased also has never had any recalls on it yet, so that was also a nice bonus. The back seat seams to feel larger than the backseat of our older focus so that is also a plus. If you are looking for a car that can get you too and from easily, good gas mileage, affordable, and a compact style car, the Kia Rio is a really nice option and one that I would recommend.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2017 Kia Rio?

The 2017 Kia Rio is available in 3 trim levels:

  • EX (2 styles)
  • LX (3 styles)
  • SX (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2017 Kia Rio?

The 2017 Kia Rio offers up to 27 MPG in city driving and 36 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2017 Kia Rio reliable?

The 2017 Kia Rio has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2017 Kia Rio owners.

Is the 2017 Kia Rio a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2017 Kia Rio. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 57 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.9

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