Kia Rio evolution

Kia's global B-segment subcompact, offered as sedan and hatchback across four generations.
4 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

First generation (DC)2000–2005
2000
Kia Rio First generation (DC)ⓘ
New generation
First generation (DC)
📅 2000–2005

Launch B-segment car in sedan and wagon body styles.

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Second generation (JB)2005–2011
2005
Kia Rio Second generation (JB)ⓘ
New generation
Second generation (JB)
📅 2005–2011

New platform shared with the Hyundai Accent; hatchback replaced the wagon.

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Third generation (UB)2011–2017
2011
Kia Rio Third generation (UB)ⓘ
New generation
Third generation (UB)
📅 2011–2017

Global model debuted at Geneva with Kia's 'Tiger Nose' styling.

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Fourth generation (YB)2017–2023
2017
Kia Rio Fourth generation (YB)ⓘ
New generation
Fourth generation (YB)
📅 2017–2023

Final Rio generation before the nameplate was retired.

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