Used 2012 Kia Rio SX Sedan Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2012 Kia Rio SX Sedan.
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RIO 5 Door SX Is Best In Class
btatr, Simpsonville, SC, 01/09/2012
2012 Kia Rio SX 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
The 5 Door KIA RIO SX is clearly the best car in its class and the driving experience can only be described as pure fun. There are other competitors in this class that are better in one or two areas, but none have the overall combination of a terrific engine
with an excellent 6 speed automatic transmission,
lots of interior room, fantastic looks, an abundance of safety features, high … tech gadgets, nimble handling, and the best warranty in the industry.
The RIO is extremely comfortable on long trips, which is unusual for a small car. Can you believe the outside mirrors are heated electronically and fold into the car with the touch of a button? And it has a rear view camera!
Great milage
georgeannv, Chicago, IL, 03/14/2012
2012 Kia Rio SX 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
I drive a total of 60 miles a day to work and back home. I travel both on highway and city. I use the ECO feature when dealing with traffic and have on the average (depending on where I buy my gas) get 34mpg. I have noticed with lower grade stations, the perfomance is less. The pickup while using ECO is a bit regulated but with a quick click, you can turn it off and get the punch you … need to pull quickly ahead.
I replaced this car with a 2007 PT Cruiser which had horrible gas milage. I find the instrument panel great with the RIO SX model and love the rear screen view due to the limited viewing of the rear window.
I would definitely recommend the Rio to other buyers. It is fun to drive!
I'm Happy...
mattman44, Toms River, NJ, 08/10/2012
2012 Kia Rio SX 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
If you're looking for an SX with premium pkg, GOOD LUCK! There were 8 available east of Kansas when I looked. Traveled 350mi by train to get it. Features for price can't be beat. Things laid out well and user friendly. Smaller in back but bigger in front than Versa but I'd prefer the styling to the smaller space. I hate the transmission. Manual in SX please!
Gas debate - computer is … 4mpg high. With math I get 38 each tank in 70/30 hwy+. Comp says 41-43. Forget ECO use manumatic in city. Hwy keep under 75 with steady foot. Don't drive like a moron and you can get good gas mileage. Comp reads 403 at fill up. I get btw 330 and 360 per tank. 6K miles so far, hope to get over 40 after break in.
Beyond Expectations!
commuter_dave, 03/25/2012
2012 Kia Rio SX 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
Having owned mostly German Cars in the past, trading in my 2000 ML for the 2012 Rio SX was initally met with trepidation.
I was tired of spending over $500 per month on gas just for communting so I thought I would buy a car with the best fuel economy in its class.
I am happy to report that the 2012 Rio SX has far exceeded my expectations.
Not only, did this hatchback come with good … looks, but the list of standard features should give Mercedes-Benz some cause for concern and to check out what Kia is doing these days.
I can honestly say that there is NOTHING that I miss from my ML, except constantly being at the pump, and there is in fact more features here than my Wife's 2005 E500!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Kia Rio SX Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Stylish design inside and out
- Pro:plenty of standard and optional features
- Pro:long warranty coverage
- Pro:feels bigger than it is.
- Con:Engine can get noisy.
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