2016 Kia Rio
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
This 2016 Kia Rio 1.4 (4DR) is a used example showing 112 000 km on the clock and presents as a straightforward, practical small car — a reliable choice if you want a low-complexity vehicle for everyday use. It carries the usual Rio strengths of simple packaging and easy maintenance.
Manual transmission and a claimed 5.4 L/100 km economy make this model well-suited to drivers prioritising fuel cost and low running expenses; the 1.4 petrol engine pairs with four doors and five seats for sensible family or first-car duties. Tight urban parking and steady highway touring are both handled by the compact hatchback layout and light controls.
Located in Edenvale, Johannesburg, Gauteng. If you’re looking for a used Rio for sale or specifically a Rio 1.4 (4DR) petrol in Gauteng, enquire to book a viewing or test drive.
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Kia Rio safety rating
Rated 5 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection — ANCAP, 2011 (rating has expired).
Australian-market RHD rating — indicative for SA only where the SA derivative matches the tested safety spec (airbags/ESC/AEB).
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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2016 Kia Rio
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Edenvale, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Kia Rio FAQs
Common questions about the Kia Rio in South Africa.