Kia Rio 2017-Present

The Kia Rio, in its 2017-present generation, has continued to evolve as a reliable and practical subcompact car. This iteration boasts a more refined exterior design, featuring Kia's signature tiger-nose grille and sleek lines that give it a modern and dynamic look. It is available in sedan and hatchback variants, caters to a wide range of preferences, and offers versatility for different lifestyles.

Inside the cabin, the Kia Rio offers a comfortable and well-appointed interior with user-friendly technology. The infotainment system has been upgraded to include modern features and improved overall interior quality. The Rio provides a smooth and comfortable ride on the road, making it a suitable choice for daily commuting. It also has various safety features, enhancing its practical and affordable subcompact car appeal. The Kia Rio's 2017-present generation continues to be a strong contender in its class, offering value, style, and reliability to budget-conscious buyers.

Kia Rio specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Chassis

• Type: UB

Engine 1.6L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 29-33 FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 3.7 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 1.6L 4-Cylinder : 0.040”

Fuel

• Capacity: 45 l (11.9 US gal)

Automatic transaxle fluid

• Type: DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III
• Capacity: 6.5 qt ( 6.1L)

Manual transaxle oil

• Type: 
  • API Service GL-4 SAE 70W
  • HK SYN MTF 70W
  • SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W MTF
  • GS MTF HD 70W
• Capacity: 1.6 ~ 1.7 US qt. (1.5 ~ 1.6 l)

Brake Fluid

• Type: FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
• Capacity: 0.7~0.8 l  (0.7~0.8 US qt.)

Coolant

• Type: Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water (Ethylene glycol base coolant for the aluminum radiator)
• Capacity:
  • Automatic transaxle: 5.6 US qt. (5.5 l)
  • Manual transaxle: 5.8 US qt. (5.3 l)

Powertrain

Engine

• 1.0 L Kappa T-GDi I3
• 1.2 L Kappa MPi I4
• 1.4 L Kappa MPi I4
• 1.6 L Gamma GDi I4
• 1.6 L Gamma MPi I4
• Diesel:
  • 1.4 L U-Line TCi (WGT) I4

Fuel Consumption

Safety Rating

Front Lights

• Front Fog Light Bulb: 9006
• Front Sidemarker Light Bulb
  • LED
  • 285L
• Front Turn Signal Light Bulb:
  • 12496
  • 2357NA
• High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Bulb:
  • 9005HL+
  • 9003LL

Rear Lights

• Dome Light Bulb: 6461
• Glove Box Light Bulb: 6418
• Map Light Bulb: 175
• Trunk Light Bulb: 6418
• Vanity Mirror Light Bulb: 6418L

Interior Lights

• Dome Light Bulb: 6461
• Glove Box Light Bulb: 6418
• Map Light Bulb: 175
• Trunk Light Bulb: 6418
• Vanity Mirror Light Bulb: 6418