A stellar combination of gas savings, affordability and great features can be seen in the 2021 Kia Rio here at our dealership serving Kingston NY. Available in both sedan and hatchback body styles, you can get fuel economy rated at up to an EPA-estimated 41 mpg highway thanks to its 1.6L inline 4-cylinder engine that's mated to Intelligent Variable Automatic Transmission (IVT).
Many cool amenities return for the Rio like Bluetooth wireless technology, Siri Eyes Free for voice commands, one or multiple USB ports for charging mobile devices and 6 airbags to protect you & your passengers in the event of a collision. But there are some impressive updates made to this vehicle.
What’s New for the 2021 Kia Rio
For starters, every 2021 Kia Rio at our dealership serving Newburgh NY now comes standard with an 8” touchscreen infotainment system that includes wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto for integrating your smartphone to get directions, make calls, access your music library & more. Also onboard is a rear camera with dynamic parking guidance that helps you navigate when backing up.
The exterior has also been redesigned a bit, giving the sedan & hatchback a sportier look. You’ll be able to notice the new bumper & grille intakes, and so will others around you as you drive around town or on highways like I-84 and the NY Thruway.
There’s also a new technology package available in select models that is designed to make traveling easier & less stressful. The amenities offered in this bundle consist of:
- LED headlights with high beam assist
- Automatic temperature control
- 15” alloy wheels
- Smart Key with Push Button Start
- UVO link Connectivity Services
- Forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian detection & auto emergency braking
- Lane keeping assist, lane following assist & lane departure warning
- Driver attention warning
- Rear occupant alert
2021 Kia Rio Awards
Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award
There are a few factors that Car and Driver really touted about the 2021 Kia Rio to give it their Editors’ Choice Award in the Subcompact Car category. They include the simple yet elegant cabin, the fact that Apple CarPlay & Android Auto now come standard and how the ride & handling transcend its price point.
Vincentric Best Value in America
The 2021 Kia Rio beat out all others in the Subcompact Hatchback segment to become the Vincentric Best Value in America because the organization’s statistical model showed that it yields lower than expected ownership costs given its market segment and price. These are the cost factors used to show why the Rio won:
- Depreciation
- Fees & taxes
- Financing
- Fuel Insurance
- Maintenance
- Opportunity cost
- Repairs
Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy
The 2021 Kia Rio beat out other popular Subcompact Car models in the Hudson Valley like the 2021 Chevy Spark and 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage to become a Best Buy. Here are the factors that were looked at by Consumer Guide Automotive in determining winners:
- Price
- Features
- Performance
- Accommodations
- Fuel economy
- Reliability records
- Resale value
See Our Award-Winning Kia Rio Inventory
Contact Dutchess Kia to learn more about the 2021 Kia Rio or to schedule a test drive at our Route 9 showroom location in Poughkeepsie NY!
