Rio IV YB · 2017–2020

Kia Rio 1.2 Rio IV YB · 84 hp (2017 to 2020)

The Kia Rio 1.2 of the Rio IV YB generation uses the G4LA 1.2 petrol engine with 84 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
84 PS / 62 kW
Displacement
1 248 cm³
Cylinders
4
Engine code
G4LA 1.2
Period covered
2017–2020
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

84 hp (62 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2017 to 2020.

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In the range

It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation. The G4LA 1.2 engine is also fitted to: Hyundai i10 (i10 I), Hyundai i10 (i10 II), Hyundai i20 (i20 I), Hyundai i20 (i20 II), Kia Picanto (Picanto II TA), Kia Picanto (Picanto III JA).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

15 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Kia Rio 1.2 Rio IV YB?

The G4LA 1.2 petrol engine (1 248 cc), 84 hp (62 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Kia Rio 1.2?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3-approved oil suited to the G4LA 1.2 engine.

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Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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