IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
28 City / 37 HWY
Horsepower
130
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Matthew D
This is a great car. Needs more technology though.
It is a great car. I would suggest the s model. The 2019 lx has the smaller screen, and is not compatible with android auto or apple carplay. It also does not have an armrest which it at times uncomfortable. It you are not worried about all the technology, I highly suggest the 2019 Kia Rio lx.
accountCircle Savannah F
My favorite purchase, color of blue changes through sunlight hues.
Out of the one year I have had my Kia Rio, it is been nothing but bliss. I haven't had any issues with the car. The Kia models are always reliable and has nothing less of a high performance. The apple play I would say is the best part, other than the backup camera!
accountCircle MollyPosey
Gas mileage, comfort, great handlin car.
No problems
accountCircle Reesha C
Kia Rio- love driving the car.
I love my car. I have the 2019 Kia Rio. Bought the car from the Kia dealership. My favorite is the CarPlay. So once I plug my phone it- the screen displays my phone screen. The car is good on gas and doesn't take much to fill up. The car is very reliable- haven’t had any issues with the car. I recommend this car to anyone that just getting a car.
accountCircle Mally N
My Kia is the best thing that is ever happened to me!
The car is amazing. I haven't had a single problem with it. It is got great gas mileage. I hardly ever spend more than $25 filling it up. It is comfortable and I am addicted to the CarPlay features as well as the backup camera. I love that it has USB chargers instead of those ugly, bulky ports. The only complaint I have is the cup holders in the doors are a bit small.
accountCircle Norma N
It's a cheap car for a college student.
No problems I love my car it's still brand new I love the color its is l like I can charge my phone but it need more room in the back so that people can be more compatible in the back. I like the sport button that you can push to go faster when driving. It's good on gas it's really a gas saver.
accountCircle Holly W
Backup camera is great and it is great on gas.
This car has been great! Drives great and great on gas very economical and comfortable! I love it! I drive it long distance to work and it is been wonderful it also has a backup camera which is a huge help when backing out of spaces. I highly recommend!
accountCircle Jasmine J
It is a great car all the way around. Just small not build for a big family.
It is just a small car my only complaint. I love the car it has sport mode. It has great mpg it is fills up with just less than 30 dollars you get about 400 miles per gallon. The inside is nice the lights are red at night. The tires has good handle on the curves.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Justin R
My experience with a 2019 Kia Rio lx.
My Kia Rio 2017 if excellent vehicle that gets me where I need to go when I need to go. It is comfortable spacious and can fit all my friends I enjoy going on long rides because it is a smoother ride. I have had no serious problems that is not my fault and would recommend it to anyone who would get a new car.
accountCircle Meagan K
2019 Kia Rio real review by owner.
The brakes scare me. Sometimes it feel like their slipping and it is a brand new car. I love apple carplay and the USB connection in the backseat. There are not that many features, heated seats should be added, it is a 2019 model. I also like leather seats, there just needs to be better features all around. It is very fast and you can switch to driving in a manual way which is awesome.
accountCircle Kesha H
Small, but good. Nicely designed and fits 5 or 6.
It is really small. I have a family of eight so it is not very easy to get around, we usually have to take two trips just to get somewhere, like school, or work... It is a nice car though. Nice color and design, we also haven't had many problems with the vehicle yet. I just wish it was bigger.
accountCircle Lauren K
Nice features, wasn't great in fender bender.
Wasn't great in a fender bender, but I love the system with apple it is great. Lots of space in the back seat and trunk. The same version I had though the ac broke towards the end of the lease which was annoying.. It is a good car, but it’ caved in fast during the fender bender and I was going only like 5 miles per hour.
accountCircle Lindsay J
Affordable, reliable,comfortable.
I love my car it is run really well and I haven't had many mechanical problems at all. The car is good on gas it take $15 to fill the tank. Some nice features in the car is Bluetooth sport mode, and the back seats come down. Car is comfortable for a single person or a single family. With the car being a 2019 and I got in 2019 I thought the cost was going to be more than my anticipation but it wasn’t. I got the car for a good deal and I love it because I cannot imagine driving something else.
accountCircle Steven M
Good first car. Good for the money.
No problems as of yet with this car. Have had for 1 year. Performance is good but it's just a 4 cylinder. So far very reliable haven't had any issues yet. Its comfortable wish it had a better fabric for the seats. Also big pet peeve is no cruise control, no handle bar on drivers side, and no lights for mirror.
accountCircle Miracle M
Great car for long road trips with friends!
My car runs beautifully and I have had no problems with it in the past year and a half I have had it! It is a great road trip car. The touch screen radio is my favorite part of it. The seats are surprisingly comfortable. The only issue I have with it is that there are not many cup holders in the back. But it is very spacious for a 4 door car.
accountCircle James A
Comfort vehicle for college kids.
It is a smooth ride for the most part. Feels like driving inside a plastic box once you hit the highway. The gas usage is pretty decent and don't have to fill up too often. And if I do it's pretty cheap to fill up. All of the features such as Bluetooth and navigation work well. The pick up and end call buttons on the steering wheel are starting to act funny after about a few months but that's not too big of a deal.

Kia Rio Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LX
130 HP 32 MPG 5 Seats
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S
130 HP 32 MPG 5 Seats
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2019 Kia Rio Owner Reviews

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5 stars 62%
4 stars 26%
3 stars 12%
2 stars 0%
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accountCircle Connor G on June 23, 2021
Great value for an inexpensive car with a few unexpected bells and whistles.
This car has been extremely reliable and has not shown any signs of problems. The car gets better gas mileage than was advertised, and has a lot of features in comparison to similarly-priced vehicles. The engine is peppy and the car accelerates more quickly than other cars of the same class. I have found that it is great for commuting but the seats become a bit uncomfortable for a road trip over two hours.
accountCircle Keairon N on June 22, 2021
Interior is definitely an eye opener.
It is an nice and comfortable car. The ride is so smooth, sometimes I do not even realize I am driving. Interior is gorgeous. Very awesome gas. Audio system is definitely what I love most about the car. The Bluetooth system is fantastic. I didn’t think I was going to like it as much as I do now. But I love my car now.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Caitlyn C.

It drives great and I love the technology. I like that I can pull up google maps on the touch screen, so I don't have to use my cell phone for directions. It is very convenient. I also love the deep sea blue color.

likeFilled Alexander J.

Car is very good on gas mileage. Haven't had any issues at all with the car as of yet. Bought it used with 30k miles on it and it felt brand new. Good space for seating on the inside and a good amount of room in the trunk.

likeFilled Olivia O.

Everything is hands on with the phone it's all connected through radio. It also is small and easy to handle. The cons is it not a remote start for keyless entry. Plus it can hold 5 persons. The seats are comfy best seats I've ever sat in.

likeFilled Michelle W.

This vehicle is not too low to the ground, as my previous car was too low. This car has spacious room and is safe for my child to be in. The interior and exterior designs are pretty and I love the look.

likeFilled Anusha B.

This vehicle is affordable and has up to date features. I am able to use android auto to listen to music from my phone and also use google maps. The seats constructed well and the car has plenty of room for each passenger.

likeFilled Meagan K.

Apple play, maps on dash, the visual, steering wheel controls, sport mode, non leather seats, white color, airbag, compact, cruise control, 4 doors, convert to manual, speed/ dash, ac, space, electric windows.

likeFilled David F.

It is very fuel efficient, and it is fun to drive. It also has the potential to go very fast, and it just looks sleek on the road. The Kia Rio is also better than a lot of other competitive sedans on the market.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Caitlyn C.

I have not found many except for I do wish the gas mileage was slightly better. I do have to fill up 2-3 times a week. But it is much better than my last car. And I also wish the android auto connection was better. It is constantly turning on and off and makes it difficult to use.

dislikeFilled Alexander J.

The seats are a little cheap. The seats get uncomfortable on long drives. Has an ok amount of head room but wouldn't be a good fit for a taller or bigger person. Can sometimes drive a little bumpy on the road but not terrible.

dislikeFilled Olivia O.

The bad things about the car is nothing really they only problems it has is that it is a small backseat. There is no middle storage compartment. The car doesn't tell you when you're low on gas you have to look at the dashboard for all the information needed. The car has a slow acceleration.

dislikeFilled Michelle W.

The cons of my vehicles are that the oil seems to run out quicker than it should. Also after a while of driving the car (a year, give or take) when I press on the gas, it will stall to speed up for a couple seconds. I also wish there was more room to fit a car seat and be able to sit in the front passenger seat comfortably.

dislikeFilled Anusha B.

The car does not have rear view camera when I am switching lanes. The car does have some air conditioning problems but there are no major issues. Occasionally I had to fill up tire pressure but that probably has to do with the cold weather at those times.

dislikeFilled Meagan K.

No heated seats, for a 2019 vehicle not very many updates, definitely needs more cup holders, sometimes the screen goes black randomly even while driving, gears might be worse going from manual to automatic but sport mode is good all in all.

dislikeFilled David F.

It is white and white is kind of a bland color. I never really wanted a sedan in the first place. I wish I received a truck instead. However, I will work on that. Other than that, I have no major complaints against my car.

Ranks #15 Small Cars by Owners

The 2019 Kia Rio has an average owner rating of 4.48 out of 5 which ranks it #15 of 29 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #8 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2019 Kia Rio has a combined MPG of 42 which ranks it #8 of 29 other Small Cars.

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121 MPG
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45 MPG
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Is The 2019 Kia Rio A Good Car?

Yes! It drives great, handles well in the snow and ice, and the sport mode is amazing. They also come in a variety of fun colors and the gas mileage is amazing.
Ariel E.
Yes it is a good vehicle and I like the gas mileage it gets. It is a good looking vehicle. The interior is comfortable for a long drive.
Tim G.
I think it is a great vehicle. Good on gas, interior is pretty, and rides smooth. I also love the exterior color. And the technology.
Caitlyn C.
Yes has many options Bluetooth is important to me and screen is large for backup and touch solutions
Madeline G.
Yes... Kia is affordable and comfortable... For a little car it has a lot of room and is good on gas and cost efficient
Natalie M.

How Reliable Is The 2019 Kia Rio?

So far I have not had any problems with my Kia. I have owned it for about 2 months and it gets me back and forth where I need to go. I am often taking trips out of state and it has been great for... Read More
Ariel E.
So far I have not seen or had any problems with the vehicle. The only thing that I have noticed is that when I do an oil change on it not all the oil drains out easily.
Tim G.
So far, I have not had any issues with my Kia Rio. It is very reliable and durable. I have only had it a few months but I love it.
Caitlyn C.
Have only had for three months have had three rios in the past with reasonable reliability hopefully this one will be good
Stephanie M.

Is The 2019 Kia Rio A Good Value?

The Kia Rio was a lot less expensive than the jeep I used to own. Overall I spend less money on gas and my payments are about the same. The car is slightly less expensive. I think it is a great value.
Ariel E.
It is a good value for the car. It does not have a lot of bells and whistles but it is what I was looking for in a dependable vehicle that gets good gas mileage.
Tim G.
I bought mine for roughly 22,000. I think maybe it could have been slightly less. But I do not regret buying the vehicle.
Caitlyn C.
19000 feel there are lots of options for the price service is reasonable and replacement parts are cost effective
Miranda J.
It around 15,390 or a little higher... Yes it's a gd value if u want something that will keep you moving
Amanda C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2019 kia rio oil type?

Answer: The recommended oil type for the 2019 Kia Rio is synthetic 5W-20 for the best performance. The capacity for the car iS3.6 liters or 3.8 US quarts. The meaning of 5w-20 iS5 is the viscosity or thickness of the...

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Moderate Overlap Front

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