Used 2013 Kia Rio LX Hatchback Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2013 Kia Rio LX Hatchback.
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2013 KIa Hatchback
soccer_ref, Mount Juliet, TN, 09/18/2012
2013 Kia Rio LX 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
Looked for a car to replace 2000 Toyota Echo. Shopping for price, dependability and fuel mileage. Drove Yaris, Prius C, Nissan Sentra but settled on Rio hatchback. Sold on styling both inside and out, price and warranty. Fuel mileage is okay, not special. 38 to 40 mpg is tough to swallow coming from 42 to 45 mpg. Didn't see the Yaris being any better. Prius C was too pricey for what I … wanted. 6 speed manual transmission is good, though the gears are quite close together. Normal driving is easy to skip gears. Bought manual because paying for an automatic is a rip off.
Bad Customer Service and Bad Manual Transmission
willhix, Brunswick, OH, 01/26/2013
2013 Kia Rio LX 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
BUYER BEWARE !!! The six speed has transmission issues. Vibration at highway speeds in sixth gear. I bought one. And Im not only disapointed....Im mad!!! Customer service is horrendous. Car still isnt fixed. Would never buy another KIA based on how Ive been treated. NEVER !!!!
Great city car but the brakes are expensive
D Stewart in Nova Scotia, 08/29/2020
2013 Kia Rio LX 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
We have had this car for 3 years. The only major repair was All four disk brakes had to break be able to replaced which was expensive. Besides that I replaced one headlight that had gone to the milky
I'm not sure what people are talking about...
Alan, 11/26/2023
2013 Kia Rio LX 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
Our 2013 LX+ hatch now has 95,000km on it. I paid $9,000 CAD for it in 2018 with 12,000km on it, and it came with a brand new set of Nokian Hakk winter tires on rims ($1,200). I'm in Saskatchewan...brutal winters. I have spent ZERO $ on this car, other than oil changes, which I do myself, it's so cheap and easy. No oil leaks or usage, fully loaded with power everything, air, cruise, … tilt/telescoping steering, heated front seats, and bluetooth. People that say these are unreliable and that you should get a Honda or Toyota obviously just like wasting their money. Great little car. I'll update when I hit 150,000km.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Kia Rio LX Hatchback
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Stylish inside and out
- Pro:ample standard and optional features
- Pro:high-quality interior materials on EX and SX
- Pro:long warranty
- Pro:strong acceleration
- Pro:feels bigger than it is.
- Con:Lacks the ride/handling sophistication of its American rivals.
Full Edmunds Review: 2013 Kia Rio Hatchback
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