Used 2011 Kia Rio Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2011 Rio, so we've included reviews for other years of the Rio since its last redesign.
Best little car I've ever owned.
Aarick, 09/11/2018
2009 Kia Rio SX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used with 29,000 miles and it has been an absolutely great little car. It has a 5 speed manual transmission and is the upgraded model the SX model. It is a basic no non-sense economy car, but it has been so reliable. I well built car, Kia really makes great cars. It is simple to work on and you can change your own oil with ease. It now has 95,000 miles and yes it's had some maintenance issues like all cars. I've replaced the battery twice in 8 years, that's normal. I've had it tuned up twice, ignition coil has gone out on each cylinder, not a huge maintenance bill. I've had the timing belt, clutch, and all the belts and water pump replaced because it was time to switch the timing belt at 60,000 so the mechanic said while switching the timing belt might as well replace all the belts and go ahead and switch out the water pump as well. With 105 degree temps here in Texas so making sure the car had the cooling system flushed and check for preventive maintenance. So all-in-all a very reliable affordable car. Wish US auto makers could achieve this type of reliability with small compact cars. If you are in the market for a easy reliable affordable commuter car, look at buying the Kia Rio the model from 2006 - 2011 was the same model with very little change. 2012 Kia Rio finally changed the model. Highly recommend this car.
Heartbroken
Barb Brabow, 04/09/2016
2011 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I really loved my car and would highly recommend it. I had to go with more of a SUV type vehicle because of the terrain I live in! Or I wouldn't have gotten rid of my car. It's been a Gem!
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Fun and Sporty little car!
mikeyt, 06/14/2010
2010 Kia Rio Rio5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I love this car. It is so sporty with all the cool features (see below). It is not as commonly seen as its rivals (Corolla, Civic, Fit, and Yaris) so it stands out a lot more!
great little car, but.....
bigkev, 01/06/2010
2009 Kia Rio Rio5 LX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
this is our second Rio 'shopping trolley'. best value and size in it's class by far. Fuel consumption is disappointingly high and the transmission had to be replaced the morning after we got it. Fine now and these things happen. Tyres are utter crap and noisy as hell. Otherwise it's a good 'mum and pop' runaround, and provided you are patient with the lack of acceleration you sort of get attached to them. For the price and 5 year w/tee, plus low service costs it's a winner.
Worst car ever!
Jeannine Roman, 02/02/2018
2009 Kia Rio Rio5 LX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Do not even consider buying this car. I bought new, from day one non-stop major and minor problems. Kia's only suggestion regarding repeated problems "buy another car". And this is from the Factory Rep while the car was still under warranty! Extremely uncomfortable ride and very loud cabin due to excessive road and engine noise. Mileage not great. If I could give one star I would. Only good thing, very cheap to purchase (reason why?).
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