Kia Rio (2005 - 2011) 1.5 CRDi Ice 5d (2007/07) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

People have commented on it that its better than the Skoda I had.

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

They are surprised, for a KIA its very "pleasent"

Would you buy this car again and why?

Hands down, this car wins over the CEED to me, its lighter so allows alittle bit more kick from the Diesel engine.

What are you likely to buy next?

Another RIO, but may be swayed by the CEED, for the right deal.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£8,600

When did you buy the car?

June 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

If I wanted a better deal, I could have hunted for some more..but full tank of petrol, car mats and an extra £200 for my part exchange was good enough for me.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I needed a diesel car due to its fuel economy

What was the dealer like?

Young guy, enthusiastic and was keen to prove that car is better than the badge

What's it like to drive?

The engine is VERY impressive, and you can certainly feel when the turbo kicks in. Even in 5th gear, was a change from my little 1.2 I had. Steering is very light and makes me abit uneasy when coming into turns at speed. The car cruises easily at 90 with little engine noise from what Ive heard. So at 70 and below you wont hear a thing.

What's it like to park?

Its a mid-range car, abit bigger than a fiesta but smaller than a Focus so that still makes it easy to park in some tight spots. The power steering is very light which helps

Have you had any problems with the car?

Brand new, nothing yet. Im not 100% convinced on the 60mpg claim.

What's most practical about your car?

The CRDI engine for a 1.5 is VERY impressive

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Nothing specific