2008 Kia Rio Consumer Reviews

2008 Kia Rio

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2008 Kia Rio

Kelley Blue Book Retail $7,350–$9,200  

Average Rating

3.7 out of 5
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Comfort:3.2 out of 5
Performance:3.7 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.0 out of 5
Interior Design:3.5 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.0 out of 5
Reliability:3.7 out of 5

4 out of 6 people would recommended this car to a friend

Consumer Reviews

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Got a great econo box with excellent mileage.

by Non stop Rio in the North East.
from Upstate New York | March 10, 2010

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I bought my '08 Rio Lx with the power package in Aug '08. I drive my Rio 140 miles round trip for work and get 37 MPG.I am on 41 K now and not a single problem, No, I am sorry Snow,Not recommended. I do see the problem with slow shifting that others have said, but I am sure that it was there when the car was new. kepp on trucking my long haul commuters."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

this is a lemon

by charlie1
from kentucky | December 9, 2008

Rating from

(1)
Comfort: 1 out of 5
Performance: 2 out of 5
Handling: 2 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 2 out of 5
Interior Design: 2 out of 5
Features: 2 out of 5
Value for the Money: 2 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"i have a 2008 kia rio lx transmission does not shift right even after a new one was put in trunk still leaks after kia fixed it 3 times i have had it in the shop 6 times since july 08 the worst car i ever owned lemon"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work


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0 out of 0 found this review helpful

great car

by happy owner
from los angeles ca | October 31, 2008

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"very happy all around on this car.best economy car i ever owned ,great deal for the money i would recomend this vehicale to anyone looking for a great tranportation vehicale. this car has good hwy power as well as great fuel economy and still provides a confortable ride"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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3 out of 3 found this review helpful

worst car

by Joc
from virgina | October 11, 2008

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(2)
Comfort: 1 out of 5
Performance: 2 out of 5
Handling: 2 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 2 out of 5
Interior Design: 1 out of 5
Features: 1 out of 5
Value for the Money: 2 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"Bought my rio in july of 2008. I had it untill 2,700 miles when it broke down on my way to florida. I was driving for 2 hours on the highway at around 70 mph when i heard a beeping noise and than the car started smoking.I pulled over and opened the hood when all i saw was smoke.I called kia and they said it probly over heated.a day later i tried to start it but all it did was crank.Still waiting for a replacement while the car sits in the drive way.Anyways the cars pretty slow, uncomfortable, and unreliable.though i got great mpg."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A


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2 out of 3 found this review helpful

An excelent car for my Going-College-and-Job son

by A demanding consumer
from Houston, Texas | October 8, 2008

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Great value for your money (safety, styling, warranty!, reliability and color-sunset orange-). Great option out there on this difficult economic times and if you think green for the environment."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A


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3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Great gas mileage, enjoy driving

by Looking for great mileage
from Portland, Oregon | June 19, 2008

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"We purchased our 2008 Rio March LX 2008 and have enjoyed the drive. Road noise can be heard but not excessive. Engine RPM at 60mph is 3000rpm which seems high. Seems like the 5 speed manual trans needs a 6th gear, but the 34MPG we got is great. We were looking for a $10,000 car with 30+ MPG and got it with the RIO."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A


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