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

What does this car say about you?

Im not bothered what it says about me really not that shallow.

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

One word QUIRKY in a good way.

Would you buy this car again and why?

If they still made this shape for the same sort of cash yes but they don't the new rio is a lot more expensive as Kia has become a lot more established.

What are you likely to buy next?

Like the look of either and Kia ceed diesel or and Hyundai I30 Diesel.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£4,500

When did you buy the car?

August 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes gave us a good trade in price on are old audi, were very helpful considering its was the cheapest car on the forecourt.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Wanted a cheap reliable economical second car.

What was the dealer like?

I'd never owned or even driven A kia before, Dealer was very informative and told me I could take the Rio for the day to see if it was what I wanted , he had total confidence in the car.

What's it like to drive?

Well over the years driven many cars from bmw , audi right down to dahwoes . hand on heart this little kia does what its suppose to ticks all the boxes 50+ mpg even round town has everthing you need , the 1.5 diesel engine not a racing car but it punchy and responsive both round town and on the motorway, only thing that really lets the car down is the cheap plastics used on the trim inside if you've ever driven a rental car in the usa your not what I mean , however nothing inside has broken all still works , just looks a little well cheap ,for a small car its not bad on long drives. what you have to remember that this car was £4500 and compares easily to a vw or Vauxhall for twice the price. put simply it does what it suppose to do.

What's it like to park?

Easy to park although no parking sensors but to be honest if you need them on a car this small , you need shouldn't be driving.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Had it 2 yrs now flown through both services and mot only thing that has gone wrong is front brake caliper was binding but was sorted by dealer.

What's most practical about your car?

Cheap to run 50+ mpg , Bullet prove punchy diesel engine. Cheap to insure , can leave it any where with out worrying about it get nicked.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Well not much it hasnt got for a cheap car , aircon, electric windows front and rear. 6 air bags abs traction etc.