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2021 Kia Rio Is Coming Loaded With Updates
Aug. 07, 2020 2:21 PM ET by Sebastian Cenizo Industry News / Comments But the hybrid version is unlikely to come here The Kia Rio is one of the few subcompact offerings competing with the likes of the Honda Fit and Hyundai Accent remaining in the US market. In Europe, cars of this size are still very popular, and the Rio was recently updated there to make it more attractive for the 2021 model year. As part of this update, Europe's Rio was gifted a new 48-volt mild-hybrid system, and while it's now time for the US model to be refreshed, it's doubtful that all of the international Rio's updates will carry over. Still, thanks to some spy shots, we can confirm that the car will be getting some styling upgrades. Kia Kia Kia These will include the trademark tiger-nose grille, LED headlights and running lights, and newly styled 16-inch wheels. Other changes will likely include the European model's eight-inch touchscreen infotainment display and a high-definition 4.2-inch driver info display. New color options - Perennial Grey and Sporty Blue - are also likely to carry over to the body of the facelifted model. We also expect color changes inside, with new upholstery options offering a bright contrast to the interior. As with some other Kia models, a GT-Line variant is expected with sportier styling and additional standard features, which is great news for those who want one of the prettiest subcompact hatches on sale. Kia Kia That aforementioned hybrid powertrain could be a persuasive alternative to the likes of the Honda Fit EV, but with this segment shrinking domestically, we expect that the 2020 model year's 1.6-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder will continue to power the front wheels with the aid of a CVT. If that is the case, then 120 horsepower and 112 lb-ft is all you can expect, but this engine is economical enough for the 11.9-gallon gas tank to return almost 430 miles between fillups. In a small, light runabout like this, that kind of economy is perfect. Whether the Rio will survive for another year, however, is yet to be determined. Kia Kia Join The Discussion
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Kia Rio Sebastian Cenizo Senior Editor Sebastian jumped straight into the workplace after high school. Various vocations in sales, logistics, and project management helped him buy and modify several cars over the years, while his passion for motoring journalism saw him contribute to local print media while running car enthusiast clubs. But in 2019, the opportunity to join CarBuzz arrived. Originally handling reviews of new cars, his love of the technical led to writing detailed blog posts on various aspects of car care and ownership. He currently handles news sourcing, writing, and editing, along with social media management and the clarification of patent lingo. In his spare time, he's either reading, driving, or looking to collect more BMW Performance parts for the E82 and E9X platforms. Contact Sebastian @sebz_tsc @sebz_7 LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top