Kia

Kia Rio

Price $13,895 – $22,195
Fuel consumption 5.3 – 7.1 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 68%(view ratings)
As Kia pushes full steam ahead in all markets, the South Korean manufacturer has just updated its Rio sub-compact sedan and hatchback (aka the Rio5). Both versions are very attractive, having been designed by Peter Schreyer. Under the hood is a new 1.6L 4-cylinder GDI with direct injection that produces 138 horsepower. Six-speed manual and automatic gearboxes round out the offer.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 68%
Driving 7/10
Safety 7/10
Interior 8/10
Reliability 7/10
Winter driving 6/10
Comfort 6/10

What's new in 2013

New model

Pros

  • Impressive list of factory-standard equipment
  • Nearly sporty handling
  • Modern mechanics
  • Generous interior space

Cons

  • 138 lazy horses
  • Active Eco mode is very active!
  • Noisy accelerations
  • Steering lacks sensitivity
  • Seats a bit hard

Recalls

none