2022 Kia Rio5 review
Kia Rio5 highlights
Customer rating
(not yet rated)
Mileage (EPA estimate)
33 city, 41 highway, 36 combined
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What is new for the 2022 Kia Rio5?
- Rio5 trims have been upgraded with Parking Sensors as standard equipment this year.
- Lane Departure Warning, Satellite Radio Ready, and Alloy Wheels features are now available as options on select trims.
2022 Kia Rio5 trims
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- 120-hp, 112-lb-ft of torque 1.6L
- Rear View Camera
- Parking Sensors
- Overhead Airbags
- Side Airbags
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Kia Rio5 an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Rio5 14th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Kia Rio5 is $333, compared to an average of $447 for Subcompact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Kia Rio5 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.2 times per year, compared to an average of 1.0 times for Subcompact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 10% for the Kia Rio5, compared to an average of 11% for Subcompact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Kia Rio5 features and specs
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S 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Heated Mirrors
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Alloy Wheels
- Cloth Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Rear Spoiler
- Satellite Radio Ready
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.6L
Horsepower
120
Torque (ft-lbs)
112
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
11.9
Wheelbase
101.6"
Overall length
160"
Width
67.9"
Height
57.1"
Leg room
F 42.1"/R 33.5"
Head room
F 38.9"/R 38"
Front tires
P185/65TR15
Rear tires
P185/65TR15
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2022 Kia Rio5 FAQ
The 2022 Kia Rio5 S offers 33 MPG City and 41 MPG Highway. It is important to remember factors such as driving style, weather conditions, and the use of features such as Eco mode can impact fuel efficiency.
The Kia Rio5 received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Kia Rio5 as 13 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
Here is what's new for the 2022 Kia Rio5:
- Parking Sensors
- Lane Departure Warning
- Satellite Radio Ready
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