I did my research thoroughly before buying my new 2015 kia Rio 3 Dr hatch. I looked at the other cars the same price but there was nothing that matched the build quality. Also a lot of the other new cars are only 3 cylinders which I wasn't excited about. The hatch is very large for a small car, the seats strong and comfortable and can fit my 6" 3 tall husband with plenty of leg room and his head doesn't touch the roof!. features are Bluetooth, media player, steering wheel controls, seat height control, adjustable steering column, keyless entry ...Read more

I bought my base model S 3 door Rio late last year as a second car 'run about'. For a budget car I am amazed at the quality finish and drivability. The 1.4 engine loves to rev with no harshness experienced. Gear changes in the 6 speed manual gear box are precise. The 5 and 6 gears are genuine overdrive gears. The car handles very well is fun to drive. Love the seven year warranty. When I replace the car in 3 years the car will be sold with 4 years of new vehicle warranty remaining.
Only negative was the lack of Cruise Control. I asked KIA abo...Read more

So i bought my wee kia in 2013 and to be honest i am a first time driver, so lets just say this car has pretty much ploughed through almost every little error one could possibly make on the road! From australian wildlife :( to accidental driving over carpark tree islands... and its still going strong! No damage to my suprise! This car is my baby.. its amazing to drive! A real decent set of wheels! Its designed to be easy on the eye aswell as packed full of punch under the hood! However mine is a 1.4L engine so i do admit i sometimes have to tu...Read more

I have had my Kia Rio S 3 door 1.4 manual for nearly 6 weeks now and even though I have only done 1200 kms in it I find driving it to be an absolute joy. It's a really sweet car that does everything you ask it to in traffic (I am not a lead foot), feels very solid on the road and is very quiet and comfortable inside. The brakes are firm but strong and the 6 speed requires a little more gear changing than I am used to. There is slight understeer in cornering but when pushed it responds well. Styling is brilliant and it comes across as a seriousl...Read more

Kia Rio is a lovely car.. I have bought it in early 2012 and I have travelled 70000km with that baby and not a single problem came up.

Fuel economy is great, I did and do a lot from Melbourne to Sydney and fuel consumption is about 4.9-5.1L/100km. If I drive in urban areas, I get 6.1-6.5l/100km if I drive terribly with stupid traffic lights killing all the momentum but if not, constantly around or below 6.1l/100km. Probably this is why I bought this. Absolutely stunning fuel economy with no struggles on the road.

But yes I have to say I ...Read more

I bought a kia rio s 3 door about 3 months ago. I was tossing up whether to buy a new cheap car or a good second hand car. Buying a second hand car is such a lottery so I bought the kia.
It's a manual. Not bad acceleration and I mainly use it around the suburbs.
No rattles yet. It's no good at all for back seat passengers as there's no windows to open and it's a bit cramped. My youngest isnt a fan. I don't like the way one of the panels bends when you lean on it. Cheap and nasty.
It's pretty quiet. I could hardly hear the engine at all at ...Read more

First of all, please be aware that the newer Rio is a completely different breed. There's no fault at all and I'm a very pleased owner. I love the brake, it's quite firm. Weight of the 1.4 litre auto gear hatchback car is about 1.1ton, pretty heavy for its size (hence the solidness), but the acceleration speed is pretty good, better than my last 3.0 litre V6. It's a small car, but I managed to bring home a TV bench (about 1.8m) and a room divider (about 2m) from Ikea in a single trip! The suspension is firm, so it's good for the Sydney potholes...Read more

I average over 120kms per day and obviously rack up big kilometres annually. As. Much as I would (like everyone) prefer a more exotic car in the driveway, I have to admit that my 2012 Kia Rio SLi has exceeded my expectations. Not just the car, Kia has also exceeded my expectations. As I type this, my Rio has done just short of 70,000kms and it hasn't had its second birthday. Naturally, the unlimited kilometre warranty was a big selling point, but the great news has been that with the exception of a dashboard rattle, the warranty hasn't been req...Read more

An attractive looking Car with lots of features and more than a touch on luxurious appointments such as leather Seats, leather Steering Wheel, climate control, turning Lights, break leed Lights, Mirror indicators and much more.
The Car is very well designed and it shows with the little things that are often overlooked in other Cars of a similar caliber. It handles smoothly around the bends. You find it hard to complain about much on this Vehicle. It is a Vehicle that ticks all the Boxes for me. It is practical, sporty looking,great fuel econom...Read more

Bought the car only 5 - 6 weeks ago brand new with 12 km on the clock. The drivers seat back support cannot be locked back in place already after only the second time of use. the unit is broken and driving the car inoperable unless i want to take a chance of falling back and forth with seat moving and no support whilst driving. Rang the dealer at Southport sunshine kia and was asked to bring it in even though i explained the problem & difficulty in driving. Drove over to have a sales rep look at it and say they didn't know what to suggest and t...Read more

I bought this car after looking at a few including Volkswagen Polo, Ford Fiesta and Toyota Yaris.

Settled on the Rio after taking one for a drive. My previous car was a 2008 Holden Barina and the difference is amazing. The features along with the 5 year unlimited km warranty tipped the scales for me.

The Rio is fun to drive, packed with features and very sporty looking.

The SLi model comes standard with features like

6sp manual 1.6L GDI engine
electric power steering. ...Read more