Kia Rio ends in 2024, endangering the sub-$20,000 car

The Kia Rio won’t return for 2024, according to an Automotive News report from Tuesday. That leaves just two budget cars left that can be bought new for less than $20,000, and one of those will be discontinued in 2025. The Kia Rio subcompact sedan and hatchback follow the path of the Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Veloster, Chevy Spark, and other…The Kia Rio won’t return for 2024, according to an Automotive News report from Tuesday. That leaves just two budget cars left that can be bought new for less than $20,000, and one of those will be discontinued in 2025. The Kia Rio subcompact sedan and hatchback follow the path of the Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Veloster, Chevy Spark, and other…