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Away RIO Go
dj, 09/23/2018
updated 09/27/2021
2018 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
As an Older lady, I took over a year looking @ all the compacts as loved my old dodge neon. I couldn't find anything as comfortable esp since most all of the new vehicles have so many BLind spots with their small back windows!? I do love the backup camera but still, I want to be able to SEE out! That's what prevented me from buying the hyundai accent plus the rio just felt bigger. I do wish it had the blind spot blinkies on the side mirrors as the one on the driver's side seems to have a big gap? (I'll get one of those stick on ones). I am very happy with my purchase so far esp with the 35-38 mpg! However this is a zippy car and I have to fight hard to keep her below 80 even without using the "sports" mode! Very appreciative of edmunds review too. Oh the sound system is great esp with sirius!
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Dodge Guy Turned Kia Guy
Kenneth, 11/24/2017
2018 Kia Rio S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
40 of 44 people found this review helpful
I've owned Dodge all of my life.. I looked at Kia because of the Warranty and I'm so happy I did. Car is built solid, when I close the doors or trunk you can tell it's built tough. Love the fact they added more steel making the overall structure a safer ride. I'm enjoying the fuel economy and the fun feel of the sporty hatchback. I'm really happy with my 2018 Rio 5Door .
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Rated in consideration of the price
Sean O’Connor, 07/29/2018
2018 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
This vehicle was the least expensive car for which I could fit. It drives like a small Audi. The it is very comfortable for a 6” 275 pound car fanatic. I’ve owned Lexus, Acura, Honda, GMC sedans and SUVs, Toyota, Volvo, VW and Chrysler, sedans a Miata and a Chevy Silverado. Never drawn to Fords interior or driving dynamics, tried, never took. This 2018 Kia Rio is worth more than I paid. If it is as reliable as the warranty suggest, it will be the best money I’ve ever spent. It gets hybrid level gas mileage, it is fun to drive mostly due to the manual 6 speed. Handles like a much more expensive brand and very comfortable, secure handling. I can understand why Kia sells over 200,000 of these WW.
Great on gas
William Richards, 01/21/2020
updated 07/27/2020
2018 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love a car's performance it's good on gas and it's fun to drive
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Cool Car
Marko, 06/12/2020
2018 Kia Rio S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great style n quality at an economical price. I get 40 mpg on freeway. I’m 6’2” and have plenty of room. In fact more room than most suvs. Tons of room to haul stuff. I recommend this sporty car over the Mini Cooper, Volkswagen GTE or Fiat 500.
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I love this car
Derek, 09/06/2020
2018 Kia Rio S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have the sport hatchback. My Rio now has 62,000 miles on it (thanks to me) and I have had zero problems. This car is extremely easy to maintain. I am 6,1 and I have long legs. The Rio was the only car of this size (besides the 2018 Yaris) where I could fit comfortably in the driver's seat. It is extremely nimble, and she has more pep than you think. The radio system touch screen is extremely responsive. The only cons are the car's steelies with the wheel covers. They were way too light, and it made it to where the car had low grip and a long stopping distance. I had to put on aftermarket rims to fix this problem. If you're gonna buy this car, buy it with rims. It's safer that way
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Great overall value
Sherry C, 07/20/2019
2018 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great small car, recommend for value and comfort. Quality interior materials.
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Hit the road with your Rio
Loretta, 09/06/2018
2018 Kia Rio EX 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
A lot of extras that are included without having to add on to make your car fit just for your likings
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Global Lending
Cheryl, 02/14/2022
2018 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car has great gas mileage we travel a lot in the car we came to Ohio a lot when we live in North Carolina never had any problem with the car I got oil change all the time
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small outside big inside
tom R, 07/19/2021
2018 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
good mpg reasonably comfortable and quick
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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)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Easy to drive! The manual transmission is fabulous! Just my size!