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

What does this car say about you?

That I drive a car that I want to and not because it has a particular badge on it.

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

Everyone loves it, no complaints from anyone who has traveled in it, unlike in previous cars I have owned.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, it's economical (50mpg with spirited driving) cheap to buy and insure and good to drive.

What are you likely to buy next?

Either another Rio or possibly a Pro_Ceed.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£9,695

When did you buy the car?

September 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Didn't get any money off the cost of the car but got more for my trade in than it was worth.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Wanted a small economical car that would be up to high mileages

What was the dealer like?

Very friendly, had bought cars from them many years previously. Very helpful not pushy at all.

What's it like to drive?

Very good to drive. My journey to work consists of A roads, B roads and unclassified. The car takes all of them in it's stride. The handling is great, never feels out of control, grip is excellent. The ride is quite firm but not uncomfortably so and the payoff is the handling. The engine is very responsive and makes overtaking on the motorway effortless. Only gripe I have is round town the throttle is over-sensitive making jerky progress sometimes.

What's it like to park?

Not too bad, the back is quite high so always think I'm closer to the car behind than I am. Front is very easy to place because of the shape of the bonnet.

Have you had any problems with the car?

14,000 miles in 6 months and not a thing has gone wrong with it.

What's most practical about your car?

The whole car is practical, has coped with many Ikea trips without a problem

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