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.
THIS CAR SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pinkpanda, 06/01/2011
2008 Kia Rio SX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
this car has had problems since 1 year after buying it brand new i have had transmission promblems about 5 or 6 times and they say its something else the service people mess up stuff that i have to take back to have them fix the still havent fixed my transmission they are very rude and i would not tell anyone to buy one of these cars they will screw you over on the warenty and when its over they will finally tell you whats been wrong with your car the whole time so that you have to pay for it they need to do there job or go out of business
Great Affordable Commuter Vehicle
student05, 07/07/2010
2009 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car a month ago and so far my experience with it has been great. I am a commuting college student so I was looking for something that was affordable and had good gas mileage. As far as performance goes I haven't had any problems with acceleration and it handles fairly well. The interior of the vehicle is nice looking and doesn't feel cheap. One of my favorite features is the stereo system. I had installed an aftermarket system in my previous vehicle and was thinking of doing the same with this car. After listening to it though I think I have changed my mind because it sounds great for a factory system. Also, the AUX and USB inputs are great for MP3 players.
It's a Kia...
Dreamorpheus, 05/08/2010
2008 Kia Rio Rio5 LX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Within the first year of owning the car, both front wheel-bearings went out. Twice each. Needs an O/D or 6th gear, MPG dwindles at highway speeds. The interior is rather gray, 'bout four different shades of gray, makes your soul sad. Have a issue with the driver- side window crank; keep smacking my knee on it, knocking off the knob. You also can't really sleep in the hatch, bit cramped, and the floors not flat. As unpleasing, and some times annoying this all may be, it's still a good little car. Its a grate car to buy new, by the end of the warranty you can just throw it away. It handles like a go-cart, gets good MPG in town, CHEAP, and they fix almost anything for the life of the car.
No issues
lzemo , 01/04/2022
2009 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2009 Rio new. I got over 255000 miles on it. Runs like the day I got it. Changed timing belt at 90000. Change oil religiously every 3500.
Excellent gas sipper
Glenn, 06/23/2008
2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you're looking for an inexpensive ride that's great on gas, the Kia Rio is all you need! I bought the 4 door base to use as my "run around" car and I am getting 39 MPG based on about a 60% stop-and-go and 40% highway driving ratio. It's the best no frills car out there, easily the best bang for the buck. I never thought I'd buy a Kia/Hyundai, but with gas prices being what they are and just needing some basic wheels, this car hits the target dead on!