2009 Kia Rio Consumer Discussions

Nissan Versa vs Kia Rio vs Toyota Corolla

Re: 09 Versa vs 09 Rio vs used 07 Corolla [seijun]

Written by: mnf on May 31, 2009 03:17 AM

For that amount of $14k you should be able to get a 2007-2008 Corolla and if certified a good warranty. Consumer reports gives in a very high rating but to over all compare these two cars is not fair. Kia has came along way in the past few years but if you are ask me take the Corolla and the track record. Take a look on the road when you are out driving what do they look like ... Read More...

Kia Rio

Sunroof option? Improvements for '09?

Written by: aladdinsane on May 02, 2008 06:10 AM

When will KIA wake up to the fact that perhaps some of us would like a power sunroof as an option, at least with the SX5? If Hyundai can offer a sunroof with its Accent SE, then why not KIA with the RIO? Maybe for 2009? Hmmmmm. How about making Electronic Stability Control an option also in '09 instead of waiting till the last minute when it will be mandatory on all vehicles, ... Read More...

Low End Sedans (under $16k)

I Have Both A Versa and A Fit, and If I Could Only Have One...

Written by: micweb on Apr 29, 2008 03:11 PM

it would be the Versa or a 2009 Fit. The current 2008 Fit isn't in that list because the current model, which was introduced in Asia around 2000 if I recollect correctly, suffers from being a little too small and twitchy on the highway. It's a true "B" car (size category = mini, not compact) and suffers from some of the B car shortcomings, like not dealing with the freeway ... Read More...

Kia Rio Hybrid

Kia Rio Hybrid

Written by: carzann on Mar 15, 2007 11:50 AM

This is supposed to come out in 2008 or 2009 maybe? They're going through major road testing right now, I guess to get everything right. I think it showed at the Geneva Auto Show, but I haven't seen too much about it. It will be cheaper than Honda or Toyota, so that's a good thing, I guess. I don't know much about Kia, but I feel like their cars have improved a lot over the ... Read More...