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2021 Kia Rio vs 2020 Kia Rio

The upcoming 2021 Kia Rio subcompact sedan model will be one of the very last vehicles from the Kia catalog to receive a 2021 model year update. So, what has changed moving from the 2020 Kia Rio model to the 2021 Kia Rio model? Today at Palmen Kia, it’s the 2021 Kia Rio vs the 2020 Kia Rio!

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Kia Rio vs Kia Forte vs Kia Optima

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2021 Rio vs 2020 Rio

Model	2021 Kia Rio	2020 Kia Rio
Baseline Engine	1.6L Inline 4	1.6L Inline 4
Horsepower	120 hp	120 hp
Torque	112 lb-ft	112 lb-ft
Standard Transmission	CVT (Continuously Variable-Speed Transmission)	CVT (Continuously Variable-Speed Transmission)
Standard Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive	Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.9 gal.	11.9 gal.
City Fuel Economy	33 MPG	33 MPG
Highway Fuel Economy	41 MPG	41 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy	36 MPG	36 MPG
Front Legroom	42.1 in.	42.1 in.
Rear Legroom	33.5 in.	33.5 in.
Maximum Cargo Capacity	13.7 ft3	13.7 ft3
Total Seating	5	5
Starting MSRP	$16,050	$15,850

2021 Kia Rio – What Else is New?

As shown by the table featured above, the 2021 Kia Rio and the 2020 Kia Rio are identical in terms of carried over capacities, dimensions, and engine specifications. So, what has changed for the 2021 model year of the Kia Rio? Here’s what’s new:

8” Touchscreen with Rear Camera and Wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® (Now Standard)

New Rear Bumper Treatment

New Technology Package (15” Alloy Wheels, Automatic Temperature Control, Drive Wise, LED Headlights, and Smart Key with Push Button Start)

Refreshed Front-End Styling (New Bumper and Grille)

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Which Kia Models Have a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)?

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When Does the 2021 Kia Rio Release in the USA?

The 2021 Kia Rio model is set to release in the North American automotive market in the early months of 2021. For more information as it arrives, please continue to read our blog and contact our team here at Palmen Kia of Kenosha, Wisconsin!