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Used 2010 Kia Rio Consumer Reviews

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3 out of 5 stars

Decent for those starting out.

TrabantFan1998, 07/27/2020
2009 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought a 2009 Rio LX sedan at 75,000 miles and it was an okay car, if nothing special or fancy. It was generally reliable and gave me no big issues. I loved the gas mileage and filling it up could not be cheaper in any other four door car. I did have to replace a wheel bearing after hitting a rough train track but it was reliable other wise. The interior is basic yet functional. No standouts or luxuries. The seats do feel cheap as do the interior materials and switches but nothing broke. I recommend a Rio for anyone buying their first car or for a small family. It's not a bad car and definitely changed my mind about Kia as a brand.

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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Piece of garbage

V, 05/02/2020
2009 Kia Rio Rio5 LX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful

Bought this car a month and a half ago. Today it won't start. Looks like it might be the fuel pump... At 70k miles. Should have read the reviews on this car.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Kia Rio 2009 LX

jblemons, 05/14/2010
2009 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I just bought a new 2009 Kia Rio LX. I love the look and feel of this vehicle and for the size I believe it is a great buy. I am a little dissapointed with the mpg and I believe it should be getting well over 30 for how small of a vehicle it is. I believe that to be the only flaw in this vehicle. It drives well and looks sharp.

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5 out of 5 stars

THIS CAR IS AMAZING

emily smith , 12/14/2021
2009 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

i got a used 2009 Kia Rio sedan at first i was scared it was my first car in high school and i have had no problems since it is a nice red color it had about 35,000 miles when i got it and now has 200,000 miles if i this car ever breaks down i will get another one it's a smooth ride feels like a small sports car i recommend this car very much

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3 out of 5 stars

Great mpg, lots of problems

Batbread, 08/08/2020
2009 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Over 10 years and 110,000 miles this car has had problem after problem. First the failing spark plugs, then the crankshaft sensor, then finally the timing computer went. The manual transmission can get 40 mpg with city driving if driven conservatively.

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