Auto Glass for Kia Rio

Kia Rio Auto Glass

Kia has been manufacturing the subcompact Rio model since 2000 with a new generation of the vehicle coming out approximately once every five years. These small but sturdy cars, whether automatic or with a manual transmission, are known for good fuel economy, a comfortable interior, and a stylish exterior appearance. If youre replacing the auto glass on this car, take a look at the available options and find the one that will keep you on the road.

The specifications of the glass varies by the section of the Kia sedan it is being placed on. For example, the rear window glass or hatchback section for the Rio will be slightly shorter than the front windshield and will be heated. The glass on the window panes in the rear will be smaller than the panes in the front. Because the glass is designed to be durable, you can trust that it will be a bit heavy. Windows on the Rio can weigh around seven pounds, hatchback or rear windshields can weigh around 15 pounds, and the windshield can weigh over 25 pounds.

The glass in a Kia Rio is considered to be regular glass, but it is tempered for your safety and heat treated. This causes the glass to be seven times harder than glass that is not used in an automotive. If you are in an accident or the glass breaks while you are driving, it will crumble like sand instead of creating sharp daggers. The glass is also layered, giving you several layers of protection while driving.

The glass in your Kia Rio can be expected to last the lifetime of the vehicle if not challenged by rocks or other hard-hitting objects. If you do have a crack in the glass, it can be repaired, allowing the rest of the windshield or window to remain. The sooner a chip is repaired, the longer the rest of the pane will survive. You can help your glass last longer by avoiding unpaved roads and checking it regularly for small cracks or other forms of damage.

You can find replacement glass manufactured at the factory that made the Kia Rio, or you can replace your original equipment with performance aftermarket glass from a third party. An aftermarket part will be designed to fit your subcompact car the same as glass from Kia Motors but may have some differences in glass tempering or other specifications.