The 2014 Kia Rio is Available Now!

With the 2013 model drawing ample praise from drivers and critics alike, it's only natural that drivers are looking forward to the 2014 Kia Rio. While you can get the 2013 model now at McGrath Kia in Hiawatha - just a 10-minute drive north from Cedar Rapids - Kia has been tight-lipped about what its successor might hold. In short, we don't know much, but we're happy to make some educated guesses. Read on for our thoughts.

Don't Expect Big Changes

The Rio was only recently redesigned for the 2012 model year. Since Kia clearly has a winner on its hands, we don't expect major changes for the 2014 model year.

The 2013 model is available with stop/start technology - which will turn the engine off to save fuel in idle situations - and we see no reason why it wouldn't be available in the 2014 Kia Rio. Perhaps it will become standard and we might see the introduction of new fuel-saving technologies, too.

Every 2013 Rio comes equipped with a 1.6L four-cylinder engine that offers up 138 hp and 123 lb-ft of torque; it can come paired with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. It's a possibility that we could see a very slight uptick in power, but this also doesn't seem especially necessary.

Whether you choose the sedan or the hatchback model of the 2014 Rio, you can expect the same emphasis on versatility and practicality that have come to define the car. One thing we will likely see is some of the optional interior features becoming standard. We're mainly thinking of the UVO voice-activated infotainment system, which doesn't come with the base model - making this standard would make the 2014 Rio an even more incredible value that the 2013 edition.

Visit McGrath Kia

While it's true that solid details on the 2014 Kia Rio are quite thin, the 2013 model is available now and it's a great value. Plus, driving the current model is the best way to get an idea of what to expect from the future. To check out the entire Kia lineup, visit McGrath Kia in Hiawatha, IA - we proudly serve Cedar Rapids and the surrounding communities, and we're confident that we've got something for you.