Trim Report

Kia Rio LX2018

Includes:RIO|LX
$650
Starting From
256
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 256 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $650
Max $20,195
From $650
Fresh

LX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,995
$4K–$15K
33 listings99,242 avg miles
EX
From$2,299
26 listings|$2K–$15K
LX
From$650
256 listings|$650–$20K
S
From$1,500
304 listings|$2K–$21K
SX
From$4,495
4 listings|$4K–$11K

2018 Kia Rio LX Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Rio LX

Location data for all 2018 Kia Rio trims combined

30States

16% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 30 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

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)

LX Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2018 Kia Rio LX

How does the LX compare to other Kia Rio trims?

with 256 listings tracked, the LX 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 LX?

Budget for standard LX 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 LX?

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

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