Small hatch and sedan · 2005–2021
Kia Rio Window Shades
The Rio is a small car that spends a lot of its life parked outside - at the station, at the shops, on the street - and small cars heat up fastest. There is not much cabin volume to absorb a summer afternoon.
The thing to get right when ordering is the body. The Rio hatch and the Rio sedan have different rear door and quarter glass, so they take different sets. Check the back of your car before you order: a separate boot lid means sedan, a lifting rear window means hatch.
Why Kia Rio owners choose custom shades
Sized to the Rio, not trimmed from a sheet
Each panel follows the outline of that specific window, so the rear doors come out fully covered rather than leaving a bare strip along the top of the glass where a universal shade runs out.
Makes the back seat usable in summer
The rear doors are where a child seat sits and where the afternoon sun lands. A rear pair is the piece most Rio owners buy first.
Nothing stuck to the glass
No film, no adhesive, no suction cups to let go on a hot day and drop into the footwell. Panels lift out in seconds.
Sensible money on a small car
A front pair starts at $49.99, which is proportionate to what a Rio is worth and what it costs to run.
Features
Black polyester UV mesh
Cuts direct sun, glare and cabin heat while rear passengers keep a clear view out. Works on top of existing tint rather than replacing it.
Cut per body style
Hatch and sedan are patterned separately because their rear door and quarter glass differ.
Sold in sets
Front pair, rear pair, or all four doors. Start with the rears if you carry passengers, the fronts if the car lives outdoors.
Fitment for your Kia Rio
Kia Rio shades are cut separately for the hatch and the sedan - the rear door and quarter glass are not the same shape, so the sets are not interchangeable. Check the back of the car to identify your body style, then match the year. If your Rio sits on a generation changeover, the build plate in the driver's door jamb will confirm the date.
Covers: Front driver window, Front passenger window, Rear left door window, Rear right door window.
Installation
- Match each panel to the window it was cut for - the front and rear shapes are different.
- Bring the border up to the door frame and let it seat against the surround.
- Run a finger around the edge so it sits flush with no gap at the corners.
- Lift from one corner to remove; the set stores flat in a door pocket or the boot.
Kia Rio sun shade FAQs
- How do I know if I need the hatch or the sedan set?
- Look at the back of the car. A separate boot lid with fixed glass above it means sedan. Rear glass that lifts as part of the tailgate means hatch. The rear door glass differs between the two, so the sets are not interchangeable.
- Which years do these cover?
- The Rio sets cover the car as sold in Australia through the JB, UB and YB generations. Match your body style first, then confirm the year range on the product listing.
- Will they fit a Rio that already has tint?
- Yes. The shades sit against the door surround and work alongside factory or aftermarket film rather than instead of it.
- Can I drive with them fitted?
- Fit them to the rear passenger windows and drive normally. Keep the windscreen and front side windows clear, and check the road rules that apply in your state or territory.
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