Used 2007 Kia Rio Rio5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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An average car. Not special. Not Junk.
JRH, Ashburn, VA, 12/17/2016
Kia Rio Rio5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Owned: Bought new at dealer 2007. Still own and run today. Lived in CO, WV, GA, MN, and VA with this car. Offroad, cities, and highways. Cons: Rear tire camber means I must rotate every 5k and no less. Often inner edges of tires destroyed before main tread of tire. 5 sets of tires in 102,000 miles. Misfires on occasion ever since purchase, but never fully stranded. Keep cranking' and it starts. Front wheel bearing started thudding down the road at 95k. All belts replaced at 75k. Spark plugs at 75k (Boche platinum now, but occasional misfires continued). Have to be on the highway to get good gas mileage; city and winding mountain roads dramatically dents mpg figures below EPA estimates. Radio volume knob stopped functioning around 80k. Battery at 45k (Haven't replaced autocraft gold since first replacement) Rear window seals rotted at 45k (used silicone to patch). EVAP solenoid failed around 45k. Pros: Never stranded me despite rual mountains roads, snow and ice, high elevation, and extreme temperatures. Mpg on highway is around 30. Summary: if you want a nice car you'll pay for it. You could get a cheaper car than this, but this is about the bottom of the barrel within cars market so if you don't have a good income a Kia is a nice trade-off between cost and quality. Unlike a used car my first 40k of ownership was flawless (except tires at 20k and the occasional misfire tripping the check engine light).
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YOU GOTTA DRIVE IT.
SKI, 02/14/2007
Kia Rio Rio5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
You gotta drive this thing, I love it. I read a review that said this was not a good car. Go drive one. I drove some of the other cars in its class and the Rio is bigger than most and more power than most. 6 airbags and an awesome look to it. Plenty of room for all my junk. I have 3 kids that I take with me when my wife is at work and we fit perfect.
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Most unreliable car I've owned
Jordan, 06/11/2020
Kia Rio Rio5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has been a headache sense day 1. From replacing the transmission to replacing literally the whole front end. It always seems to be something with it. This being said, you can get some nice amenities for a cheap price. Mine came with heated seats, power everything and even an aux port in the stereo. Other than reliability, the car isn't really meant for the highway. I have a manual and its staying at 3500 rpms in 5th and that's only going 100km/h. This results in awful fuel economy even though it has a tiny engine. This car can be fun to drive but just be aware that it eats fuel and will constantly need repairs.
Best little standard Car
Aydin Odyakmaz, 08/07/2020
Kia Rio Rio5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this in 2007 New 5 speed basic model hatchback and its been great. Basic maintenance driving in Canadian winters in the Rockies at -40c sometimes never put the block heater on and the car cranks over. Just replaced battery for the first time. My on a new driver a 15 loves this car and learning to drive stick. I was always told that it didn't have a great safety rating but according to this, it says 4 out of 5 so glad to hear. Only thing is the rear wiper isn't working but haven't tried to fix it yet.
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In love with my little Rio!
rachelheartsrio, 07/14/2010
Kia Rio Rio5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used with about 17,000 miles on it. In 8 months of my long commute, I'm up to 31,000- with no problems! This car is sporty, fun to drive, and very reliable. The design is exactly what I was looking for- compact, but cute and spacious on the inside. I get compliments all the time, and I love to brag about the great gas mileage and performance of this little car. My only complaint is it struggles over the passes (I live in Colorado), but I think any 4 cylinder would! All in all this is an excellent vehicle-- great value for your money!