Trim Report

Kia Rio EX2018

Includes:RIO|EX
$2,299
Starting From
26
Active Listings
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 26 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $2,299
Max $15,395
From $2,299
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2018 Kia Rio EX Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Rio EX

Location data for all 2018 Kia Rio trims combined

30States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (16%), but the remaining listings are spread across 29 other states nationwide.

Kia Rio Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Kia Rio trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 28 complaints for the 2018 Kia Rio, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

1
Recalls
28
Complaints
3
Crashes
2
Fires
Recall Findings
21V6220002021-09-08
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 28 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2018 Kia Rio. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine9
02Unknown Or Other3
03Electrical System,air Bags,engine2
04Latches/locks/linkages2
05Electrical System,air Bags1
28 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Rio Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Kia Rio trims

32mpg combined
·
28-29city
·
37hwy
·
$2,100/yr

The 2018 Kia Rio is rated at 32 MPG combined across all 2 configurations. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

By Trim
Rio - Automatic (S6)
32mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city37 hwy~$2,100/yr7/10 Clean
Rio - Manual 6-spd
32mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city37 hwy~$2,100/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the EX Worth It?

Common questions about the 2018 Kia Rio EX

How does the EX compare to other Kia Rio trims?

with 26 listings tracked, the EX sits in a specific spot in the 2018 Kia Rio lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2018 Kia Rio page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Kia Rio EX?

Budget for standard EX maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2018 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Kia Rio EX?

The best model year for the Kia Rio EX comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Kia Rio overview.

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