Kia Rio

The Rio is Kia’s entry-level sedan that was redesigned for the 2006 model year and received exterior detail updates for 2010. In 2011, Kia again redesgined the Rio and Rio 5-door hatchback, giving the cars the more aggressive look of other Kia models such as the Optima and Sportage.. The Rio is one of the lowest priced sedans sold in America, but Kia strives to offer a full-feature vehicle with a stylish appearance. Kia first entered the U.S. market in 1994 with the Sephia, however, the first Kia sold in the U.S. was actually the Ford Festiva, which Kia built for Ford from 1987 to 1992.