Used 2006 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Better than expected
jequines, 02/04/2011
Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought second hand for my wife and she loves it, I sorta like it. Has heated front seats which was surprising for a car like a rio. Gas mileage is excellent performance is adequate and comfort is adequate also. I was expecting this car to be horrible but she loved it so we got it. It has 60,000kms on it now with only 2 problems, spark plugs died at 40,000km no big deal, but timing belt slipped around the same time and had to be replaced for $800 not under warranty! Metal body is poor quality every stone chip begins rusting immediately unlike domestic galvanized cars. Overall I would buy again(for the wife).
Love my Rio!
Gudrun Gates, Saint Paul, MN, 04/11/2018
updated 10/25/2021
Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Its 2018 and my 2006 Rio is still going strong! I've got about 180,000 miles on it and finally had to replace the clutch and brakes for the first time. It drives and handles great. It starts right up in the cold Minnesota winters. If you keep up on regular oil changes and maintenance it will serve you well! This is my third Kia and I've put 200,000 miles plus on all of them. Not the quiet ride of a luxury vehicle but the Rio is a great dependable car. and I bought my Rio new in 2006. I now have over 212,000 miles on it and it's still going strong. It's a fun car to drive with power enough for me. I love how it handles even in the snow. I highly recommend it.
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Buy 'em for life...
Big John, 03/20/2010
Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've owned 6 Rio's and still have 4. Speaks volumes? Always serviced on time. Run great even in winter. Great traction on any road in any weather. Decent acceleration. Cruise all day at 65 MPH and still get 35 MPG. Good visibility all around, comfortable seats, good sound system, great A/C, adjustable wheel, decent headlights, ample cup holders, arm rest. I prefer the manual transmission over the automatic as it requires less service. I own both versions. Finding Kia mechanics who know what they're doing is not easy. I've found better self employed mechanics than factory trained individuals. The warranty is basically useless at the mercy of lousy mechanics.
06 Kia Rio LX
kiario06, 11/15/2005
Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The new designed Kia Rio is awesome. Much roomier than the older models. My husband can actually stretch his legs all the way out - in the '04 he couldn't. Great on gas. Handling has improved along with shocks. Comes standard with 6 airbags. If there is a person under 70 lbs sitting in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag actually turns off. aA light comes up by the radio indicating that it has been shut off. This feature is in case you have a child in the front seat, or a dog in my case, the airbag wont go off to cause more damage to them in case of an accident. If you don't wear seatbelts I wouldn't buy this car. Chime goes off every 15 seconds if you're not wearing one until you click it in.
Great car for the $$
Ryan Wern, 11/24/2006
Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought the car used in November of '06 simply for a commuter. I was just looking for a cheap car to get me to work and back and not kill me with gas prices being high. I was BLOWN AWAY with this car. It has great performance all around considering the small engine and low hp, and the mpg is very close to what Kia said it was. With just me in it, I average 37 mpg highway, which is all I really drive with it. I'm used to driving high horsepower American made trucks, so for me to actually say this thing has some power means something. Stock stereo is above average for any car, and the trunk is massive. I would recommend this car any day.
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