Used 2019 Kia Rio Consumer Reviews
Used Rio for sale
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.
small outside big inside
tom R, 07/19/2021
2018 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
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good mpg reasonably comfortable and quick
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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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Colorado Front Ranger Guy, 02/10/2021
2019 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
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After driving a rental 2019 Kia Rio S for 800 miles (and the 2018 Hyundai Accent version), I thought this car is for me! Even traded a good 2014 Corolla S for it. Now after 11000 miles mileage is outstanding: 45-54 mpg on highway with mountain driving; mixed roads--usually 40 mpg..,down to 35 in city. Transmission--very quick from start and responsive on the road--6 speed auto is just right. Comfortable ride for 4 people. 7 inch screen is the right height to keep eyes up. The readout is clear. The cell phone Blue Tube connect works flawlessly. Cornering is sure and very maneuverable in tight parking lots. LED headlights light up the road ahead very well. The steering wheel-mounted controls are easy to use. Braking is quick and sure--even with drum rear brakes. SiriusXM works well and Kia granted a three month free use with $5/month for the rest of first year. Speakers are excellent and very adjustable. The Continental tires are wearing well. Good safety features including a very informative graphic lines backup camera. I have the 2019 GDI engine with automatic. Why did Kia for 2020 change it to MPI and CVT transmission? Kia a good thing going in the 2019 setup! I tried the 2020 model and it seemed as responsive driving with 8 shifts in CVT.
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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Rio - not as popular as it should be
Tom R, 01/18/2022
2019 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
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great gas mileage. (well over 40mpg on the highway.) body is small outside but roomy inside. nothing to complain about in regard to comfort, reliability or driveability.
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