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Used 2017 Kia Rio Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

kiabeliever1, 12/20/2012
2013 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful

I never used to like kia cars but when I saw the kia rio I was hooked. I average about 31mpg on the street. The car is very comfortable. The controls are very easy to reach and the interior design is very very nice. Materials used on the inside dont feel cheap. As many people say that kia uses super cheap parts. The engine is strong and has good lift. ( I say this statement based on its class, small compact sedan) Outside noise is minimal. Overall this is a GREAT buy. Especially the warranty that kia gives. you'll never have to worry about the engine or transmission for 10 yrs or 100,000 miles. I got my rio lx for $15,500 with the power package plus an additional $500 off with kia finance.

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4 out of 5 stars

great value for your money and needs

Raj, 02/03/2016
2013 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

great car for regular commuters (work, school, etc). We needed a car for daily job commute. Hence fuel economy, safety, warranty, powerful engine and few tech features were on our list. My car is mostly on highways; even in downtown Chicago this is fun to ride. We didn't emphasize on interiors that much bcoz this is a commuting car! Our car is almost 100k miles now, and we are glad for the decision we made. We had compared to Elantra, Civic, Camry, Corolla, Sonic, Cruize and Focus; but selected this for its price, safety ratings, fuel and warranty.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

ALOT of bang for the Buck !

callmedave1, 07/03/2014
2013 Kia Rio LX 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful

I was out the door at $15,250 with my new Rio. An exceptional deal . Car has 3,000 miles on it and I love it. Best to use NON-ethanol gasoline as the engine works better and youll pick up a couple more MPG. I get 33 MPG combined driving . Car is very comfortable for my 6'3" big frame. I swapped out the steering wheel so now I have cruise control which is a must for me. Color is red and it looks clean even when you haven't washed it in weeks. Very pleased I got this over the Nissan Versa with the lower warranty.

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5 out of 5 stars

Better than you think

Marion Knight, 04/13/2016
2014 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

It's better than you'd think! It's been a pleasant surprise to drive and it's cuter than all get out

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5 out of 5 stars

Great little car

David o, 09/07/2018
2013 Kia Rio EX 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I got mine in 2013...and still driving..I have already 71.000 milles on it and the only thing I spend :a new set of tires and in total 7 oil changes since I bought this car....is great in the city...and drives good in hwy......only complaint is the tired light always pop out all times..so yes I put air on the tires every other month..make sure is ok....but I'm the only 1 with that problem so I'm used to this situation...but I admit that I'm not the best driver....but I have other cars before...and to be honest this little bug is a great car.

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