The 2019 Kia Rio EX is a subcompact hatchback or sedan that features a 130-hp 1.6-liter engine, a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a push-button start, and a sunroof. Standard EX features include heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, LED daytime running lights, and fog lamps. The 2019 model year saw a shift in trims, with the EX being the top trim for the sedan, and the sedan and hatchback models sharing a similar feature set.