2021 Kia Rio - Interior

2021 Kia Rio - Exterior and Interior Walkaround.

2021 Kia Rio - Interior.

The 2021 Kia Rio sedan and hatchback are classified as economical subcompact cars—we used to call such cars "econoboxes"—but they're surprisingly more sophisticated than that. The Kia couple share a cabin design that exudes an elegant simplicity thanks to a smart layout and pleasing materials. On the flip side, both of the Rios' back seats suffer from limited passenger space and neither body style has a particularly accommodating cargo area or trunk. Still, we appreciate that they're one of the few subcompact cars to offer standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. We're even willing to forgive their dearth of common driver assists, because the Chevy Spark and Nissan Versa are the only rivals that offer more advanced safety features. The 2021 Rios shine with their refined ride quality and composed handling, which help squash any stereotypes about cheap transportation.

What's New for 2021?

Facing less competition than last year—due the death of the Chevy Sonic, Honda Fit, and Toyota Yaris—the 2021 Rio lineup gets a mild refresh. Based on the updates made to the Europe-spec model, Kia's sedan and hatchback should wear subtly restyled front and rear ends and benefit from an enhanced infotainment system.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

LX sedan - $17,045

S sedan - $17,685

S hatchback - $17,985

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Simplicity is the name of the game inside the Rio, and that's not a slight. In fact, it presents a clean, easy-to-use dashboard with climate and audio controls. There is plenty of hard plastic, but it's nicely textured, and the overall interior appearance is mature and sophisticated for a subcompact. Space in the Kia's front seats is more than adequate, but rear-seat passengers won't be nearly as happy due to restricted legroom. The Rio hatchback provides more space than the sedan's trunk, but neither Kia is a good choice if you plan on hauling lots of cargo. We were disappointed to find that the folded seats don't make for a flat load floor in the hatch. Its center console is competitively sized, as are its door pockets.

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