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Used 2017 Kia Rio Consumer Reviews

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2013 Kia Rio LX - A great value!

Robert Ricchio, 12/28/2016
2013 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is a great value! We needed a second car. Just purchased so I am not yet sure of the reliability on this model, but it does seem solid! Drives much better than the price. Built in trip computer is great. Supposedly, Cruise can be added by just adding a switch kit under $100. Everything else is already there. Amazing that a shop will try to charge you just under$500 to put it in. (typical). I also own a 2014 Sportage ( great price and value for a Crossover) and gave my son our 2004 Spectra that now has 190,000 miles. My daughter owns a 2015 Soul. No complaints. They are very reliable for the cost.

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1 out of 5 stars

Caught fire

Cam, 05/16/2024
2015 Kia Rio EX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My Kia Rio made it to 133,000 km then caught on fire while driving. Glad the guy behind me made enough of a scene for me to notice and get out. Wouldn’t recommend.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best basic car ever

ONEELY, 06/13/2020
2013 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Forget the memories of the cheap cars like the Yugo. This was the basic bottom line, no frills model on the lot. It has been the most reliable and economical car I have ever owned. I’m getting older and need more safety assist features. Our next car will be a Kia.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great city car but the brakes are expensive

D Stewart in Nova Scotia, 08/29/2020
2013 Kia Rio LX 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We have had this car for 3 years. The only major repair was All four disk brakes had to break be able to replaced which was expensive. Besides that I replaced one headlight that had gone to the milky

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4 out of 5 stars

Rio!

gary steurer, 02/13/2022
2013 Kia Rio EX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Runs great after 85000 miles.No major engine problems.Not much power for highway use,but will get you around safely.Road noise can be loud but all in all a good car for the price.

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