Used 2019 Kia Rio Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2019 Rio, so we've included reviews for other years of the Rio since its last redesign.
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.
4 year review
Mike C, 09/02/2019
updated 03/10/2023
2019 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Love this car, have 55000 miles and still running great. No problems whatsoever. Mileage is great averaging 38 plus. Drove from Florida to Maine and all around for a total of 4030 Miles and average 42 mpg. Would highly recommend this care.
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2019 Kia Rio for sale near you
3 of 24 listings
- LX SedanMSRP: $8,45021 mi away
- S SedanMSRP: $8,99528 mi away
- S 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $16,998In-stock online
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Shannon,Deep sea blue 2019 Rio s
Shannon, 07/10/2019
updated 02/11/2021
2019 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
Update I now have over 24k miles now and still Loving the Rio wouldn't trade it for anything, use the sport mode for even better driving experience. Gas mileage is awesome and car seats are comfortable. Mine has the tech package which has the forward collision warning and emergency braking which is an option on the s trim. But it's worth the 800 dollars price those safety features are hard to get on a cheap car like this , I didn't see many of them that had the tech package it was new option for 2019. The tech package also has the white led headlights and satelite radio and upgrated instrument cluster. But overall I really like the car no complaints, I do recommend getting the s because the lx doesn't have the armrest or keyless entry alarm or cruise control or folding rear seat. I plan on paying it off in couple years and keeping it. Again very nice little car and no complaints, gas mileage seems to be around 36-37 average but have gotten over 40 highway. UPDATE I no longer have this car it was a good little car but it was too small for my family I traded it for a 2020 ford escape se and love it it's got a lot of room in it and all the features I want or need, and I got the free lifetime warranty on the engine transmission and drivetrain
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The little engine that could
A.katz, 05/08/2020
2019 Kia Rio S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
If you want a car thats fun to drive, and great gas mileage, the Kia rio is for you. Gets in spaces other cars cant. Has everything you need! Its it top of line no, but has what the bigger cars have except scaled down, I was more interested in fun driving and good gas mileage Dependable.
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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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