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2018 Kia Rio consumer reviews

$13,900 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 Rio Kia
(62 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.5
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Love it

The car met my needs. Great miles per gallon. Love the siriusxm's and bluetooth features. The car is smaller but still works for us. Love the sleek design

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

This car crosses out all the boxes in a good way . I just wish I had realized that the Lx rio for 2018 does not have a back seat capable of folding down. That is my only disappointment.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Cool Car

Nice little car to dip in and out of traffic. Peppy little engine that is good on gas. Seats are very supportive. Has some nice features considering the price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Car has very good mileage.

This car is a good one to drive to and from work. I've only owned it for 11 days now and I like it. I had a Kia Rio 2009 hatchback before this one so, it's a little similar but the 2018 S has the back-up camera and other updates like the blue tooth. This is a sedan and it's slightly bigger than the hatchback. Lots of room in the trunk. Not much leg room in the passenger area.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent car, SUPER Happy!

Purchased Red Sports version in Mar2018. Done 10000+ miles till today (Nov2018). Exterior styling is contemporary and Interiors looks and Fit & Finish are very nice. Mine has black interiors, looks cool. Seats are comfortable. I am 5'11" male and the driving position is comfortable, also thanks to the Dead pedal. But my most favorite feature is the Sports mode which makes the car very peppy. This was my most important factor of purchase. In addition the Gear can be shifted in manual mode too. This can be handy while ramping up on freeway. Daily office commute is 35 miles (5 city & 30 freeway) and it gives average 39.5 fuel economy. Took it to Niagara falls few months ago (300+ miles from home) and all was comfy to and fro.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Gas Mileage With A Feeling Of Quality

I drive 80-100 miles a day. My gas savings from my previous vehicle, will almost pay my car payment. And, it is still comfortable and fun to drive.

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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just owned this car for a month and so far so good

decent legroom in the back compared to previous versions especially. drives well, pick up is slower but then expected by horsepower of this range. overall good bang for buck

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I own

This car has great gas mileage very comfortable great leg room in the back great size truck love the way the front is made up high love the touch screen radio

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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UnReliable car

This car clutch plate its so weak. Every must start with a clutch. And it burn so easy. I must say buy automatic one it's best one to buy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Amazing MPG!

I absolutely love my new Kia Rio, nothing fancy but the performance is amazing. I feel like I really did buy a sound, totally reliable car. The warranty can not be beat. Plus, it's just a cute car.

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