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Better than expected.
Angel R., 01/23/2023
updated 07/25/2023
2018 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
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Never had a Kia. Got the Rio as a throw away car. However driving for more than 50 years, never had a new car that gave me virtually no problem in 5 years of ownership.
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Five years and no problems
ZiggyM5, 04/15/2023
2018 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
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I bought my first new car in 1975, and since then, I have never owned a car that didn't has to go to the dealer for many repairs, including several American, Japanese, and German new vehicles. The trunk lock and an ABS sensor were the only two things broken during these five years. Because of this positive experience, I got a new 2021 Kia Forte GT, which I enjoy daily with no problems whatsoever. Bought by necessity, Kia won my heart for reliability and performance. Yes, the performance of this little car is better than other sub-compact I have driven, like a 2012 Mazda 3, which I bought from my sister-in-law, which is extremely slow.
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Mini Tank!
Billy, 12/26/2023
2018 Kia Rio S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
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In the sport mode you need a real sport car to cath me (if you can) in up hill, down hill, curves & highway! That's on my 2018 rio quinto s -believed or not- don't triste me try it!!!
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2018 Rio S Sedan Review (05/2025)
Scott C, 05/13/2025
2018 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
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I love this car! I often get 45+ mpg on the interstate (I drive a steady 70-72 mph with cruise), so who needs a hybrid? I bought this car dirt cheap in 2020 - it had suffered a rear impact, structural damage and had been properly repaired. My only issue with the car happened in 2024 - the master window switch would no longer raise the passenger rear window (the window switch located on the passenger rear window still worked fine). A $20 part from eBay, installed by me and it's worked fine since. Zero mechanical issues - this thing just always starts right up, runs great, idles silently and never causes any stress. And the most interesting thing about the car is the 'Sport' button for the transmission. Press it and I swear it feels like the car has a turbo. You can spin the tires and it takes off like a rocket. The car is roomy, comfortable, quiet and smooth. Don't get me wrong, it's no luxury car. I have the 'S' model with keyless entry, cruise, a/c, power windows and locks - and that's about it for the 'fancy stuff' (the LX intro model could still be had manual windows and locks). The only irritant (and this is nitpicking) is the 'roads could be icy' ding that goes off a couple blocks from home with the temp reads 39 or below (why 39????) - I've had the car 5 years and still think 'uh-oh' when it dings at me. You think I'd learn. These are cheap and reliable - this has been much more reliable than my '20 Corolla. It's also in competition with my 2016 Honda Fit (and the Rio is winning in reliability there, too, although the Fit has only needed a starter and emergency brake cable). Nice that this Rio still has the 6 speed automatic and not the CVT.
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Rollin' in a Rio
JoeBad, 07/31/2024
2018 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
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Easy to drive! The manual transmission is fabulous! Just my size!