Kia Rio (05-11) - Review Review by David Ross on 19 February 2009 Last Updated: 05 January 2010 The Kia Rio is a small hatchback that's often overlooked in favour of more stylish or well known makes. But the Rio has plenty going for it, especially as a good value and cheap to run town car. It's robustly built with a neat interior, the majority of models are well equipped and it's also easy to drive with light steering. It doesn't feel especially modern inside, nor on the move where it lacks refinement and can be quite noisy at higher speeds. But both engines in the range are more than capable and return decent economy, making the Rio cheap to run. All models from January 2010 come with an unrivalled seven-year warranty as standard, replacing the previous three year scheme. 3 out of 5 Other Kia reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £7,495 - £11,810 Used price range: £1,820 - £9,519 View all used prices Get a Kia Rio (05-11) information pack Next steps Kia Rio cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 209 models like this for sale, starting at £2,895. Find used Kia Rios for sale Neat styling, easy to drive, decent diesel engine, good value for money Unsophisticated ride on early cars, awkward gearchange, noisy at higher speeds The Kia Rio is a small hatchback that's often overlooked in favour of more stylish or well known makes. But the Rio has plenty going for it, especially as a good value and cheap to run town car. It's robustly built with a neat interior, the majority of models are well equipped and it's also easy to drive with light steering. It doesn't feel especially modern inside, nor on the move where it lacks refinement and can be quite noisy at higher speeds. But both engines in the range are more than capable and return decent economy, making the Rio cheap to run. All models from January 2010 come with an unrivalled seven-year warranty as standard, replacing the previous three year scheme. For the review of the latest Kia Rio click here Driving & Performance Performance 3 out of 5"Three engines are available in the range but the most popular choice is the 1.4-litre petrol with..." Handling 2.5 out of 5"The Rio is easy to drive, especially in town, thanks to light controls and good visibility. There's..." Comfort Comfort 3 out of 5"Two adults or three children will happily fit in the back comfortably and there's good leg and head..." Practicality 3.5 out of 5"The Rio has a 270-litre boot, which is about the same as most small hatchbacks. The tailgate is..." Equipment 4 out of 5"Most versions of the Rio are well equipped, but the basic versions are quite sparse and standard..." Behind the wheel 3 out of 5"A good driving position with plenty of adjustment means it's easy to get comfortable, while..." Costs Running costs 4.5 out of 5"Whether you're buying new or used, the Rio is good value for money, plus it is cheap to run. All the..." Green credentials 3 out of 5"The Rio performs pretty well on the eco front, with similar emissions to other similar sized cars." Safety & Reliability Safety 3.5 out of 5"The Rio received a very respectable four stars out of five in Euro NCAP crash tests and all cars get..." Reliability 4 out of 5"Kia has a strong reputation for reliability and all the engines in the Rio have been used in several..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3.5 out of 5"The Rio isn't the most dynamic or stylish of small cars available, but it is good value and Kia..." Buying used 3.5 out of 5"Despite being the more expensive model when new, it's the higher-spec LX and Rio 3 models that are..." Selling 3 out of 5"You shouldn't have too much problem selling a Rio. It's fairly well recognised now, although you're..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Kia Rio (05-11) 1.5 CRDi GS 5d 4 out of 5 “ Good room, decent fuel economy (52mpg) and reliable (so far). ” Phil Hendy Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Kia Rio cars for sale We have 209 models like this for sale. Find Kia Rio cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Kia Rio (05-11) 1.5 CRDi GS 5d 4 out of 5 “ Good room, decent fuel economy (52mpg) and reliable (so far). ” Phil Hendy