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2019 Kia Rio consumer reviews

$15,390 starting MSRP
side view of 2019 Rio Kia
(49 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.6
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KIA Rio 2019 GREAT Value!

I love it! Great gas mileage. Not cramped at all. Stylish. Handles well. I would highly recommend...especially for commuting. Holds a lot (Hatch). Way to GO KIA!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Reliable Car I've Owned

This is my first new car and I love it! It has everything I need and more. My favorite things about it are the Bluetooth and the gas mileage. I travel a lot for work so that us great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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New purchase, decent alternative to 2014 Soul!

Just bought yesterday as part of a one for two trade-in deal. I call this a luxury version of a basic vehicle, meaning you won't forget this is a budget vehicle, but it has some very nice touches that make me feel it's more than a bare-bones box. The rear camera is much better than the one on the 2014 Kia Soul! mid-package car I traded in, and the sound system, while a major step down from the Soul, delivers good quality sound. The ride is exceptionally smooth, even over potholes and other road dips and bumps. With just a handful of driving miles in this car, so far it feels like a very worthy budget-minded replacement for my almost 5 year Soul, which I loved.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First automatic I've ever owned.

This car has all of the requirements and some extras that make it great subcompact car!!! It has been highly rated in many lists of the best current subcompact cars and I am pleased with my purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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love it

great for my needs. fun to drive.cup holders should be a little deeper,cups turn over.back seat has ample enough of space.we love it.we checked out several autos before selecting the rio

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My third Kia Rio

I love this car! It's my third one. Reliable, smooth ride, sporty,, comfortable, great gas mileage! Great buy! Always great service from Kia of Lansing.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the best cars I’ve owned!

Very good on gas. Very smooth ride. The engine does have a little buzzing noise to it. A great car for travel and very comfortable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car for the money

The car has a smooth ride. It is a bit noisy (road noise), It could use more room between the front seats and the back seats. Overall it is a nice ride, comfortable seats for long distance rides

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best First Car Ever

When I first stepped inside of my first new car, I instantly knew this was the one. It may not have the best interior electronics, but it?s simple, basic, and user-friendly. The handling, stability, and turning radius of the car is fantastic! Again, the best first car ever! If you?re looking for a car that?s comfortable to drive in, handles well, and is reliable for short to long commutes, and won?t put you to sleep with how well it drives then this is the vehicle!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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