Used 2019 KIA Rio
- Price: $11,395
- Mileage: 128,346 miles
- Location: Dayton, OH
- VIN: 3KPA24AB9KE233259
Used 2019 KIA Rio for sale in Dayton, OH — $11,395, 128,346 miles. The Rio is an inexpensive, fuel-efficient small car that offers more style and equipment than its price suggests. Buy Here Pay Here financing available. See photos and details, and get pre-approved online.
About the 2019 KIA Rio
2019 KIA Rio at a glance
The 2019 Rio carries over the 130-hp 1.6L GDI with a 6-speed manual (about 29/37 mpg) or 6-speed automatic (about 28/37 mpg), in sedan and 5-door versions. It is the last Rio with a manual transmission or a conventional automatic, which some buyers prefer to the later IVT. Confirm the anti-theft upgrade and maintenance history.
- Engines: 1.6 liter gdi I4 130 hp 119 lb ft
- Transmissions: 6 speed manual; 6 speed automatic
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive
- Body style: 4 door sedan; 5 door hatchback
What changed:
- Largely carryover from 2018
- Last year of the manual transmission and 6 speed automatic
What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Exact body style and transmission by VIN; Anti theft software upgrade if turn key ignition; Oil change records and oil level; Rough idle or misfire from carbon buildup; Check engine light and codes; Clutch engagement and wear if manual; Suspension bushings and tires; Brakes; Rust and underbody condition; Body damage and prior repairs; Maintenance history.
Known issues to check on a 2019 KIA Rio
- Anti-Theft Software Upgrade (Turn-Key Ignition Models) (2012–2021)
Kia offered a free anti-theft software upgrade for 2012-2021 Rio models with a traditional turn-key ignition (no push-button start) after a wave of thefts targeting cars without an engine immobilizer. The update extends the alarm and requires the key fob to unlock the car before it can be started. Eligibility depends on the vehicle's ignition type and VIN.
What to do: If the car has a turn-key ignition, confirm the free anti-theft software upgrade was done (a Kia dealer can install it) and check your insurer's requirements. - Direct-Injected 1.6L Engine Care (2012-2019) (2012–2019)
2012-2019 Rios use a direct-injected 1.6L. Direct-injection engines can build carbon deposits over time, and small engines are sensitive to oil level and on-time oil changes. Kia has run engine-related campaigns on various models, so check the VIN for any that apply.
What to do: Favor cars with documented oil changes and no engine warning lights. - Manual Transmission Clutch Wear (2011-2019) (2011–2019)
Manual Rios (5-speed in 2011, 6-speed in 2012-2019) are often used as inexpensive commuters and first cars, so check the clutch for wear.
What to do: Test every gear and the clutch take-up on a manual Rio. - Condition of an Inexpensive Commuter Car (2011–2023)
As a low-cost subcompact, many Rios were used as rental, fleet or first cars. Condition, accident history and maintenance vary widely, so a careful inspection matters more than the model year.
What to do: Get a vehicle history report and a pre-purchase inspection. - Rio Generation, Engine and Transmission Disambiguation (2011–2023)
The Rio changed often: a 110-hp 1.6L with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic (2011), a 138-hp GDI with 6-speed manual or automatic (2012-2017), a 130-hp GDI with 6-speed manual or automatic (2018-2019), and a 120-hp port-injected 1.6L with an IVT only (2020-2023). Sedan and 5-door hatchback versions were sold.
What to do: Confirm the year, body style and transmission before comparing prices.
Recall applicability varies by model year, production date, engine, transmission, equipment, and VIN. Check the VIN for current open recalls, service campaigns, and completed remedies. For 2012-2021 turn-key Rios, also confirm the anti-theft software upgrade.