Kia Rio (2005 - 2011) 1.5 CRDi Chill 5d (2009/09) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I am a cheap skate

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

they think 'urgh its a kia' Until they have been for a journey and then they think, its not a bad car at all

Would you buy this car again and why?

not too sure, I really like the pro ceed or even the ceed diesel but the power to weight ratio of the rio is better

What are you likely to buy next?

ask me when the warranty runs out

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£9,100

When did you buy the car?

March 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Didnt have to pay for the Paint colour (normally £345 extra) as I was after the Kia Rio Black but the dear could not get one by the date needed

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Cheap and goes well

What was the dealer like?

Very helpful but I did get the sense I had to be on their back to get things moving. Other than that they were very helpful and not pushy

What's it like to drive?

Great diesel engine. Very flexible and forgiving. Effortless cruising at 70mph (2,400 rpm) Handling not so great but it is predictable.

What's it like to park?

very easy but the mirrors show the car closer to objects than it actually it (no real bad thing really).

Have you had any problems with the car?

after 1 month of ownership noticed rust on the rear boot. Dealer fixed this without any questions. Very good support.

What's most practical about your car?

Rear boot is very good for a 'super mini' Rear leg room is better than my previous Vauxhall Astra

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Diesel engine. Really picks up its heels and goes yet its only 1.5L