2009 Kia Rio User Reviews

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Performance: 4.5 / 5
Appearance: 4 / 5
Build Quality: 5 / 5
Overall: 4.5 / 5

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esther178 writes:

2009 Kia Rio Base Review

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gas milage and appearance

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none

Very Likeable — excellent gas mileage and handles like a dream best car i have driven in a long time my new car has the look and feel of a more expensive vehicle

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Courtney writes:

2009 Kia Rio Base Review

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great on gas

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if you can't drive a stick shift this is not a car for you

Great Car — gets graet gas mileage. It handles good. It is alittle bumpy but not to bad. So far I believe it was built good, but I have only had it fo four months. I think it is a fun car to drive.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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	2009 Kia Rio	2009 Honda Civic	2009 Ford Focus

Cost	$9,228 Average Instant Market Value	$14,265 Average Instant Market Value	$11,617 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway)	33	36	35
Horsepower	110	140	140
Crash Test Rating	4	5	4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)	11.9	12.0	13.8
Front Leg Room (inches)	42.8	42.2	41.7

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2012 Kia Rio Reviews

A Modern Subcompact That Needs No Excuses. By Sandro

Would trade some handling sharpness for a softer ride, steering feel is close to nil and very sensative to cross winds on freeways. Kia should head hunt some Ford chassis engineers like it did with Au... Read More

Good Car For Money, Better Driving In City. By Tribesman

I have this car for 5 months now and only complaint is the annoying ticking noise i get from the engine compartment. Hopefully i will get this sorted when i take it to the dealers next week, and then ... Read More

Read all 4 2012 Kia Rio reviews

2011 Kia Rio Reviews

Great Little Car Will Enjoy It For Years By Chris_Kia1

Great little gas saver so who could complain, but I think it needs a 6th gear. Engine seems to whine above 50, I haven't gone over 70 but for gas savings I shouldn't any way. Read More

It's A Lovely Car To Drive And It's White. By Tommy

Performance very good, acceleration,there when you want it,braking very sharp,handling,goes where you want it to go,built, very solid,No repairs needed,No squeaks or rattles, appearance, looks very st... Read More

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2008 Kia Rio Reviews

An Excellent Vehicle For Getting Around Town Or Going On A Trip Is Even Better. By bobbyd154

I have saved over a zillion dollars on gasoline using this vehicle. I average 36 miles per gallon around town and recently, as well as when I first purchased it, I get an average of 42 mile per gallo... Read More

Great For Small Family By mrshenry

Fun, cute little car. Good for small family. Good gas mileage, handles well, even in snow. Has been reliable and hasn't had any problems. AUX port makes it easy to plug in my ipod and listen to some g... Read More

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2007 Kia Rio Reviews

Buy One Or Two Now By Courtney

very economical , massive boot , cold as air con , arm rest drivers seat , no squeaks or rattles after 60000 klms of driving has not broken down or let us down at all ,regular servicing and tires only... Read More

About My Kia Rio By Jude

Just that it never comes with alloy rims, leather interiors , loader cd player, etc....more like a corporate car...but has got every other simplicity of a car..With a little modifications on it, like ... Read More

Read all 11 2007 Kia Rio reviews

2006 Kia Rio Reviews

Kia Rio 1.5 Crdi By Andrei

good car for the money you pay. it has a 1.5 liter diesel engine, very nice strong, for it's capacity and good fuel consumption. everything works fine and looks as new after 4 years of ownership. i wo... Read More

I Like It! By Dominic

For a first car, in my case, it is perfect! It looks great, it's unexpencive and it do not drink alot of gaz to go to school. It is not a race car, but insurance are not high as well. Read More

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2012 Kia Rio Reviews

A Modern Subcompact That Needs No Excuses. By Sandro

Good Car For Money, Better Driving In City. By Tribesman

2011 Kia Rio Reviews

Great Little Car Will Enjoy It For Years By Chris_Kia1

It's A Lovely Car To Drive And It's White. By Tommy

2008 Kia Rio Reviews

An Excellent Vehicle For Getting Around Town Or Going On A Trip Is Even Better. By bobbyd154

Great For Small Family By mrshenry

2007 Kia Rio Reviews

Buy One Or Two Now By Courtney

About My Kia Rio By Jude

2006 Kia Rio Reviews

Kia Rio 1.5 Crdi By Andrei

I Like It! By Dominic