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New Kia Lover!
Beth R, 04/08/2019
updated 04/09/2021
2019 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
64 of 65 people found this review helpful
My 2019 Kia Rio LX is my first Kia and I adore it. It’s so fun to drive; it feels surprisingly sporty and nimble and the steering is a dream. The interior looks much more expensive than you might expect and the seating is very comfortable. The headroom in the back is much better than similarly-sized cars. I love the backup camera (and that it came standard!) and the touchscreen which is very easy to use. Best of all, the gas mileage is phenomenal! I’ve been getting at minimum 40 mpg with a mix of city and highway driving (up to 55 mpg with pure highway driving!!). I may be a Kia owner for life now thanks to this car. Just as a fun fact, the car I had before this was a BMW 328.... EDIT: Over a year later, I still adore this car. I’ve had no issues with it and I still enjoy driving it a lot! Kia has definitely won me over. EDIT 2: Two years in and still not a problem in sight. I truly love this car! I still love driving it everyday.
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First kia
Will, 09/10/2019
2019 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
This is the first time I've had a Kia or even thought about getting one and for the price it was a great choice I got the s model and so far I love it drives smooth the sound is good and the gas mpg at one point I had it up to 40 not bad seeing as the dealership told me it only got 31 mpg
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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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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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Modest, reliable Little Car
Sam LC, 07/14/2020
2019 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I get so many compliments on the sporty look of this car. If you are looking for an affordable, comfortable and reliable vehicle, consider the 2019 Kia Rio. I have owned one for around 3 months and have enjoyed it. Kia has really impressed me. It is a simple, reliable transportation. Don't expect a racecar, although the sport mode is fun to use... :)
Pleasantly surprised!
ChrisMichael, 06/04/2020
2019 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Up until now i hadn’t heard much about Kia brand cars at all, good or bad. I don’t know anyone that owns one. But after searching for a new car after an unfortunate hit and run in my (lemon) Ford Focus I found a Rio. BEAUTIFUL interior. Extremely comfortable bucket seats and responsive acceleration. So far, I’ve been able to maintain a range of 41.7 miles to the gallon for about 10 miles. Wow. The technology though is what really finalized the sale for me. It has a crystal clear back up camera on a large touch screen computer. It’s like a built in iPad mini. Kia has really stepped it up! Love my Rio.
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Great price great gas mileage not reliable at all
Blaine, 04/19/2024
2019 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle new in 2019. The gas mileage is great. After 50k it was downhill as far as reliability goes. It now has 66k on it and has been in the garage 4 times for major repair. I will not be buying a Rio anytime soon!
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My new Kia
Cathy, 10/31/2019
2019 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd new Kia. All have been white. This one did not disappoint.
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Tight
Mr D, 11/22/2020
2019 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Kia Rio rides well, tight feel. Just got the car - will update over time.
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Mediocre subcompact with a few redeeming features
R Sanders, 09/25/2019
2019 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 29 people found this review helpful
I hired the S from Dollar for 3 weeks and currently in week 2. Pros- Android Auto, large trunk, reasonable gas consumption, decent reversing camera. Cons - old hat auto box, 1990s gas engine technology, acceleration best described in fractions of a day, noisy under acceleration, diabolically poor headlights ( in my view dangerously poor and similar to 1970-1980 autos), ride and handling both poor with is quite an achievement. I have not seen Skoda Fabia here in US but they would eat this car for breakfast and still be as reliable and probably more economic on gas.
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Colorado Front Ranger Guy, 02/10/2021
2019 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Rio - not as popular as it should be
Tom R, 01/18/2022
2019 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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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2019 rio dud
Mike f, 12/22/2020
2019 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 12 people found this review helpful
Dangerous on windy days, hard to drive normally
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