Kia · model year 2021
2021 Kia Rio
Specifications and certified data for the 2021 model year. All Kia Rio model years →
2021 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 1.0 T-GDi 48V 118bhp DCT | 998 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 118 | 123 | 52.3 | Dossier |
| 3 1.0 T-GDi 48V 118bhp DCT | 998 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 118 | — | — | Dossier |
| 3 1.0 T-GDi 48V 118bhp iMT | 998 cc | Petrol | Manual | 118 | 122 | 52.3 | Dossier |
| 3 1.0 T-GDi 48V 118bhp iMT | 998 cc | Petrol | Manual | 118 | — | — | Dossier |
| GT Line S 1.0 T-GDi 48V 118bhp DCT | 998 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 118 | 126 | 51.4 | Dossier |
| GT-Line 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp 6-speed manual ISG | 998 cc | Petrol | Other | 118 | — | — | Dossier |
| GT-Line 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp 7-speed auto DCT ISG | 998 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 118 | — | — | Dossier |
| GT-Line S 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp 6-speed manual ISG | 998 cc | Petrol | Other | 118 | — | — | Dossier |
| GT-Line S 1.0 T-GDi 48V 118bhp iMT | 998 cc | Petrol | Manual | 118 | — | — | Dossier |
| GT-Line S 1.0 T-GDi 48V 118bhp iMT | 998 cc | Petrol | Manual | 118 | 125 | 51.4 | Dossier |
| 2 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp | 998 cc | Petrol | Manual | 99 | — | — | Dossier |
| 2 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp | 998 cc | Petrol | Manual | 99 | — | 52.3 | Dossier |
| 2 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp 5-speed manual ISG | 998 cc | Petrol | Other | 99 | — | — | Dossier |
| 2 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp DCT | 998 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 99 | — | — | Dossier |
| 2 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp DCT | 998 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 99 | 127 | 50.4 | Dossier |
| 3 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp 5-speed manual ISG | 998 cc | Petrol | Other | 99 | — | — | Dossier |
| 2 1.4 98bhp 6-speed auto | 1,368 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 98 | — | — | Dossier |
| 2 1.4 98bhp 6-speed manual ISG | 1,368 cc | Petrol | Other | 98 | — | — | Dossier |
| 3 1.4 98bhp 6-speed auto | 1,368 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 98 | — | — | Dossier |
| 1 1.2 DPi 83bhp | 1,197 cc | Petrol | Manual | 83 | 128 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| 1 1.2 DPi 83bhp | 1,197 cc | Petrol | Manual | 83 | — | — | Dossier |
| 1 1.25 83bhp 5-speed manual ISG | 1,248 cc | Petrol | Other | 83 | — | — | Dossier |
| 1 1.25 83bhp 5-speed manual ISG ADAP | 1,248 cc | Petrol | Other | 83 | — | — | Dossier |
| 2 1.2 DPi 83bhp | 1,197 cc | Petrol | Manual | 83 | — | — | Dossier |
| 2 1.2 DPi 83bhp | 1,197 cc | Petrol | Manual | 83 | 130 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| 2 1.25 83bhp 5-speed manual ISG | 1,248 cc | Petrol | Other | 83 | — | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2021 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | Regular | 36 | 249 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US safety recalls
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22V304000 2022-05-05 · model years 2021, 2022
STEERING:COLUMN
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for…
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21V936000 2021-12-01 · model years 2020, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rio vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC223.
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2021
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.