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  • Build Quality
    4.3 (4)
  • Value for Money
    3.8 (4)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.5 (4)
  • Noise Level
    4.0 (4)
  • Acceleration / Power
    2.8 (5)
  • Handling
    4.3 (4)
  • Braking
    4.4 (5)
  • Suspension
    4.3 (4)
  • Gear Shifting
    3.0 (3)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    3.4 (5)
  • Interior Design
    5.0 (3)
  • Boot Size
    3.7 (3)
  • Features
    5.0 (3)
  • Comfort
    4.7 (3)
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KT lee

KT lee

  • 3 reviews

Compact cute car!

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I bought this as my first new car. It drives well and I can park it in the tightest spots! The only issue is that the windscreen wipers don’t cover the whole screen!

TransmissionAutomatic
BoughtNew
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Madeleine Cahill

Madeleine CahillGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 4 reviews

Love this car

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Easy to drive, Apple car play is simply the best, so user friendly. Easy to make calls when driving, use the maps, listen to podcasts etc. Only downside is the car doesn't have a lot of go. Great for zipping around metro areas, not that great going up hill or on the road.

Purchased in August 2021 at Kia Dealers for $22,000.00.



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Year2019
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Underpowered piece of crap

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Got it as a loan car when my car is due for a new airbag. The automatic one is a piece of crap you need to use manual mode if you want better pickup on hill. The fuel consumption is terrible as well. I would say at least Toyota Echo and Daihatsu Sirion are better than that.

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TransmissionAutomatic
Year2018
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Nadine D.

Nadine D.Perth, WA

I love my little car BUT

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Purchased in April 2021 for $17,000.00.

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TransmissionAutomatic
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Year2018
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Sarah

Sarah

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Amazing little car

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Bought my Kia brand new and the features that I got with the car make it one of the most affordable small cars on the market with the most features. Only 4 speed with auto so can get a little slow at times, but overall a smooth and quiet drive with lots of comfort

Purchased in March 2021 at valley motor group.

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TransmissionAutomatic
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Year2019
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Paola

PaolaMelbourne

  • 10 reviews

Love This Hatchback Car

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The most compact and reliable car I ever had. I got brand new my car from the dealership and since then I haven't had any issue. Just minor changes as any other car. I used my car on a daily bases. Very economic in petrol, wear works perfectly. Space and comfort is great. I have used many time to make my move outs and surprise everything fits (except the mattress and bed frame) Highly recommended model and brand!

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BadgeSi
Engine Size1.4L
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2012
Linda

LindaBrisbane

  • 16 reviews
  • 9 likes

Great to drive

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Our Kia Rio is a great sized car for us. We are able to use it as and when we like, small enough to park but large enough to take friends or family with us. Cheap to run and we love being able to play our music via the radio as well as having the ability of Bluetooth.

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedNov 2016
Tina

TinaSydney

  • 5 reviews
  • 5 likes

so far so good

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BadgeEX-L
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2017
Ruth 70

Ruth 70Perth

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Great fuel sufficiently, nice to drive.

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Purchased this to replace i20 which Was written off in hit and run. Great to drive, park and teach my teenagers to drive in. Use it to go to work every day and for any travel requiring 5 or less passengers. Only have to fill up once and week even with all that travel. Service every 6 months or when necessary. No problems at all with this vehicle.

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BadgeLX
Engine Size1.4L
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedOct 2017
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Lauren B

Lauren BSunshine Coast

  • 5 reviews

This is my pride and joy!

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My little grey Kia Rio is my absolute world. Being my first car, it’s driven a lot. Everywhere I go I get compliments on how nice my car looks. Driving my car is a dream, it’s smooth on all roads and road noise is minimal. I love the heaviness of the car, the steering wheel, gears, closing the doors etc. it feels solid - I feel like I’m in a safe and really high quality car.

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BadgeSi
Engine Size1.4L
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2018
CHW

CHWLysterfield

  • 7 reviews

Super easy to drive.

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I bought a manual SLi 2013 model brand new and have found it very easy to drive, a full tank of fuel is around $45, handles well and is generally a very reliable car.
I have noticed my gas in the boot hydraulics wore out very quickly and tires on my model are quite expensive to buy (low profile) but other than that, very good little car.

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BadgeSLi
Engine Size1.6L
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedMar 2013

Love my just right car

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I love that I have 4 cylinder especially since I have heavy foot and get speeding tickets. It drives smooth and quite. I have a basic one the one with the window u have to manually hold on and roll up or down lol but still love her. Will get a kia optima as soon as I pay her half off

BodySedan
BadgeLX
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2018
Jack Daniels

Jack DanielsMelbourne

  • 4 reviews

Good car for a first time driver

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Engine Size1.4L
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJan 2018
Malty

Maltymelbourne

  • 4 reviews

Pros and cons

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BadgeSLi
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2017
jassin

jassinqld, 4300

  • 21 reviews

Real World Review of the New 2017 Kia Rio Manual

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Engine Size1.4L
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedAug 2017
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Amber P

Amber PMelbourne

  • 5 reviews

Best car I’ve purchased

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Drive performance is excellent, so efficient with petrol. Drives extremely smooth and no hassles getting from A to B.
Car is so cute and sporty, and I would highly recommend it for a first car or even if you like a small car.
Looks good, and the interior tops it.

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Badgen/a
Engine Size1.4L
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2017
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Questions & Answers

Gus

Gusasked

Rio YB (2016-2020)

Time of day not showing on display unit and when I go into set up functions the clock option is greyed out. Any help?
2018 Kia Rio

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Hilarys_Dad

Hilarys_Dadasked

Rio YB (2016-2020)

Hi, a question for owners of the current model Rio (2017-2018). Are you finding you are scraping the front lip under the bumper bar of this car when going over abrupt camber changes such as entering driveways when turning right into them, etc? This is a big problem with the current model Picanto so I am wondering if this issue carries over to the Rio, given the underside at the front looks very similar and of similar height in both cars. Thanks.

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Anne.V
Anne.V

Hi. I pick up my kia rio on Friday so don't know. However if i can get up on driveways with my mini (as i slightly go on an angle) I've seen Commodores come out of shopping driveways and they scrape. Think its the way they do the roads these days.

salam
salam

hi there i have kia rio 2018 Australian Open Editon and yes i do have this problem and its bad when you enter thr drive way and also this car is pice of crap
the worse ever no power and on petrol its nightmare believe me and mag wheels is 17 inch i dont know why they did this 17 inch in car with 1.4 litre engine its crap car this is biggest mistake in my life buying this

Consul
Consul

I have the 2016 Rio and it also does this all the time - very annoying. I also agree with Salam - worst car I ever bought!! Today I was advised I need to replace the front brake rotors and pads at 46,000 kms. Its the first set of front pads that need changing AND THE ROTORS ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED??? REALLY??? Do they make them out of chocolate????????

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