2023 Kia Rio
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
The 2023 Kia Rio 1.2 LS 5DR offers a reliable and stylish hatchback perfect for South African drivers seeking affordability and quality. This used model combines modern design with proven performance, making it an excellent choice for daily commuting and city driving. Its sleek appearance and compact size ensure easy maneuverability.
Powered by a 1.2L petrol engine with 84 horsepower, the Kia Rio delivers impressive fuel efficiency at just 5.2 L/100km. The manual transmission provides an engaging drive, while the spacious five-door layout and five seats offer practicality for families and commuters alike. The vehicle’s 100,000 km mileage reflects its good condition and dependable performance.
Located in Midstream Estate, Centurion, Gauteng, this Kia Rio is available for viewing and test drives. Buyers can explore competitive finance deals and compare prices to find the best value. Contact the dealer today to buy or schedule a test drive of this affordable, used Kia Rio for sale in South Africa.
SELLER'S COMMENTS
REF Number : SI-025899. The 2023 Kia Rio 1.2 LS 5DR is a masterclass in compact car efficiency and style. Under the hood, this model boasts a robust 1.2-liter engine that ensures a silky-smooth drive. Its interior, swathed in quality materials, comfortably seats five, making it ideal for urban commuting or weekend escapades. The Rio's fuel economy is an impressive 5.9 L/100 km, which is exceptional in its class and complements its 45-liter fuel tank capacity perfectly. Tech-savvy yet intuitive, it delivers cutting-edge infotainment. This car is the epitome of practicality meeting aesthetic, a well-tailored answer for any savvy driver.
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Kia Rio
Kia’s Rio has always played to the practical side of South Africans who want a hatchback that doesn’t shout, but quietly ticks the right boxes. Sitting in the same B-segment pit lane as the Suzuki Swift, Volkswagen Polo Vivo, and Toyota Starlet, it’s a straight shootout for buyers watching both cents and kilometres. Pure petrol power is the only option here, with Kia offering manual, auto, and semi-auto boxes mated to either a 1.2 or 1.4 litre engine. The new dealer stock has dried up, so you’re only hunting used, with 18 active listings ranging from a wallet-friendly R94,900 up to a punchy R318,888. The typical Rio lands at R209,700, but with that kind of price swing, you want to be fussy about condition and mileage — not just what’s on the sticker. Most shoppers will bump into the 1.4 TEC 5-door, which fills five of those listings and stretches from R139,500 to R318,888 — a massive spread, probably reflecting everything from battered student rides to low-mileage, late-model gems. Oddly, the 1.2 LS sits tightly between R226,500 and R254,500, which feels steep for the smaller engine. On average, you’re looking at 104,344 km on the odometer for cars built between 2013 and 2023, so finding something under 80,000 km will take patience and luck. The Rio’s trump card? On paper at least, it brings more spec for your spend than a Polo Vivo — things like rear parking sensors and a proper touchscreen showed up earlier in its life. If you pack smart with your budget and value kit over badge status, the Rio just makes sense.
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