Kia Rio (2005 - 2011) Owner Reviews
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- Results 1 to 10 of 34
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- Year/plate: 2011/60
- Bought: Used in October 2021
Bought this from work colleague, as needed a cheap car. Far cry from my usual vehicle...but needs must. Inoffensive looks,...
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- Year/plate: 2011/61
- Bought: Used in January 2019
I miss some of the features of the higher spec model I previously drove. This being the '2' it doesn't...
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- Year/plate: 2008/58
- Bought: Used in August 2012
I guess this model is getting quite old now , but i still love my rio and havn't botherd to...
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- Year/plate: 2006/56
- Bought: Used in February 2015
Unfortunately Kia don't make this model anymore. The newer Rio diesel has 20 bhp less and less torque, although...
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- Year/plate: 2006/55
- Bought: Used in July 2017
Really pleasently surprised with my Rio. I'm not ashamed to walk over to it in a car park - I'd...
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- Year/plate: 2006/56
- Bought: Used in July 2016
It's better than i thought. I decided to downgrade to a smaller car after driving my Volvo S60 T5 due...
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- Year/plate: 2009/59
- Bought: New in September 2009
Great car, no problems, cheap to fix and keep on the road. Got it cos it was cheap and I...
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- Year/plate: 2011/11
- Bought: New in September 2011
5 doors, big enough boot to get the buggy and shopping in.
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- Year/plate: 2010/59
- Bought: Used in May 2014
Higher head room than the Nissan.
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- Year/plate: 2011/11
- Bought: Used in January 2014
It's sheer versatility. It is a genuine 'work horse.'.
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