Used 2009 Kia Rio Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 Rio, so we've included reviews for other years of the Rio since its last redesign.
Great car!
LoveMyRio!, 08/21/2008
2008 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my Rio to use as a commuter car to/from work. I wasn't sure I would like it but when I test drove it, I was pleasantly surprised. After 2 months, I just hit 3000 miles and I usually get 33-35 mpg. but did get 38.3 last week on a 3 hr. trip!! I love the way the car handles and it is so much fun to drive. Love the way the rear seats fold down too, so much room. Also, love the way they laid out the instrument panel/radio. Very easy to reach and use, much more than any other car I have owned. I LOVE this car and look forward to it lasting a long time. Highly recommend it!
Being intelligent helps
Big John, 06/19/2009
2008 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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You don't have to be stupid to buy anything else, but it helps. 100K warranty, low initial price, 35 miles to a gallon endlessly on regular. Smooth ride, great seats with lumbar support, a/c, at, pw/dl, tilt wheel, am/fm/cd/st, spacious trunk, arm rest, power hook-ups, ample head room in back seat for six footers. All this for around $13K. Are you kidding me? Why buy anything else? This is my 6th Rio in 8 years. I still own four of them and all except this one have over 120,000 miles on them and still run strong, use zero oil and get 35 mpg HW. I change the oil myself at 5,000 mile intervals, religiously. Routine maintenance essential. Nobody builds a better car at these prices.
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improvements
varmit2, 07/06/2008
2008 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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just bought this car, i had previously bought a 2002 model for my daughter to attend college, never drove hers' much, hers lasted so well, that i decided to buy one for myself, I am overall pleased with mine so far, but motor is a bit noisy when accelerated moderately, and suspension is a bit choppy at times , have just got 800 miles on mine so far, but it getting right at 35 mpg and this beats my dodge ram 1500 14 mpg to death. I believe that i can get used to the Kia small quirks.
Wished I had purchased one sooner. . .
Todd Finch, 03/12/2008
2008 Kia Rio Rio5 LX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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It's roomy enough for four adults, very fun to drive around town, and gets a whopping average 35 miles per gallon (50% highway, 50% city driving.) It's very pleasant at all speeds (never taken it over 80 mpg). What an amazing value! I wish I had purchased a car like this sooner. I listed "Performance" as only a 7 because it's not designed to be a race car. It's a 4-cylinder, therefore performance should be a little sub- par. That said, I've never had a problem keeping pace at a light, or going uphill.
Kia Rio 2008
roger, 10/24/2009
2008 Kia Rio Rio5 LX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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I love my KIA Rio. It gets 34 mpg. It is fun to drive. Warranty is great. It is the best car for the price.