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Kia Rio · Car radio
Kia Rio Android screen & radio upgrade, generation by generation.
Radio King does head unit upgrade on every Kia Rio generation we see: JB (2005–2011): 9-inch Android screen with a fascia for the JB dashboard replacing the CD radio; DAB, Bluetooth, USB and a camera input added, steering-wheel buttons kept where fitted; UB (2011–2017): 10-inch Android screen replacing the UB radio, fascia matched to the dashboard and the climate panel kept; steering buttons, factory microphone and USB retained, DAB added; YB (2017–2023): 9-inch Android screen replacing the 5-inch display audio on base YB cars; the fascia matches the YB dash and the factory USB, microphone and steering buttons stay. From €290. Send your reg and we confirm the route and the price the same day.
By generation
Car radio on each Rio: how we do it.
Find your years in the first two columns. The factory system decides the route, and the route decides the price — send the reg if you are not sure which one you have.
| Generation | Years | Factory system | How we do it | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JB | 2005–2011 | CD radio with no screen; Bluetooth on very few cars | 9-inch Android screen with a fascia for the JB dashboard replacing the CD radio; DAB, Bluetooth, USB and a camera input added, steering-wheel buttons kept where fitted | from €290 |
| UB | 2011–2017 | Radio with a small display, Bluetooth and USB on most cars; 7-inch touchscreen navigation on the top trim only, without CarPlay | 10-inch Android screen replacing the UB radio, fascia matched to the dashboard and the climate panel kept; steering buttons, factory microphone and USB retained, DAB added | from €290 |
| YB | 2017–2023 | 5-inch display audio without CarPlay on base 2017–2020 cars; 7-inch touchscreen with CarPlay and Android Auto on mid trims from 2017, 8-inch with wireless CarPlay on most cars after the 2020 facelift | 9-inch Android screen replacing the 5-inch display audio on base YB cars; the fascia matches the YB dash and the factory USB, microphone and steering buttons stay | from €290 |
Be the first
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Book the car radio install, let us photograph the finished car for a case study, and you get a discount on the fitting. Every Rio owner after you gets a real example to look at.
Kia case studies
Recent Kia installs.
Rio car radio first, then other Kia work from the Dublin 11 workshop: what was fitted and what changed on the dash.
Kia car radio kits in the shop
Supply-only with delivery across Ireland, or fitted at our Dublin 11 workshop with the fitting booked at checkout.
More for your Rio
Other Rio services.
Generation-by-generation guides first, then everything else the workshop does on a Kia.
FAQ
Kia Rio car radio: questions people ask.
Answers for Rio owners. Something else? Message us on WhatsApp — we usually reply in under 5 minutes.
Ask on WhatsAppDoes an Android screen fit the Rio dashboard cleanly?
Yes. We use a Rio-specific fascia for each generation: JB (2005–2011), UB (2011–2017) and base YB (2017–2023) each have their own, so the screen sits flush with the dashboard and the climate controls stay in place. Steering-wheel buttons, the factory microphone and USB keep working, and DAB, Bluetooth and a reversing camera input come with the unit.
How much does car radio cost on a Kia Rio?
It depends on the generation. JB (2005–2011): from €290; UB (2011–2017): from €290; YB (2017–2023): from €290. Fitting is done at our Dublin 11 workshop — send the reg and we confirm the exact price before you book.
Which Kia Rio years can have car radio?
JB, built 2005–2011 (CD radio with no screen; Bluetooth on very few cars): 9-inch Android screen with a fascia for the JB dashboard replacing the CD radio; DAB, Bluetooth, USB and a camera input added, steering-wheel buttons kept where fitted. UB, built 2011–2017 (Radio with a small display, Bluetooth and USB on most cars; 7-inch touchscreen navigation on the top trim only, without CarPlay): 10-inch Android screen replacing the UB radio, fascia matched to the dashboard and the climate panel kept; steering buttons, factory microphone and USB retained, DAB added. YB, built 2017–2023 (5-inch display audio without CarPlay on base 2017–2020 cars; 7-inch touchscreen with CarPlay and Android Auto on mid trims from 2017, 8-inch with wireless CarPlay on most cars after the 2020 facelift): 9-inch Android screen replacing the 5-inch display audio on base YB cars; the fascia matches the YB dash and the factory USB, microphone and steering buttons stay.
How long does car radio take on a Kia Rio?
Two to three hours, usually the same day on the Kia Rio JB, UB and YB. You can wait at the workshop or drop the car in the morning and collect it the same day.
What stays factory when you fit car radio on a Kia Rio?
On every Rio we work on — JB, UB and YB — the steering-wheel buttons, the factory amplifier and speakers, the reverse camera and the climate controls stay; the new unit adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB and a camera input.
Do I need to book car radio for my Kia Rio, and is there a warranty?
Yes — send the reg or the year and generation (JB, UB and YB) on WhatsApp or the form below, and we confirm the route, the price and the next free slot. The work carries a one-year warranty, and the workshop is in Rosemount Business Park, Dublin 11, Monday to Saturday.
Related pages
Car radio around the Rio.
The same job on other Kia series, the make hub and the guides that go with this page.
- Service Car radio installation
- This car Everything we fit on a Kia Rio
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- Same service Car radio on the Kia Niro
- Guide Cheap Android Car Radio Fitting in Ireland: Real Prices Compared, and What the Cheapest Job Leaves Out
- Guide Cheap CarPlay Installation in Ireland: The Cheapest Route for Your Car, With Real Prices
- Quote Get a quote for your Kia Rio
Contact
Book your Rio car radio install.
Tell us the year — we'll confirm the generation, the route, the price and the next free slot.