Kia Rio (2011 - 2017) 1.4 CRDi 3 EcoDynamics 5d (2012/12) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Most people don't know what it is so just think its a good looking small car...which it is. Driving a KIA inst socially unacceptable anymore in most peoples eyes anyway.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Most mock until they have seen and ridden in it, then they ask how much it was and consider switching.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not New, as i think that for the money the new C'eed and Hyundai I30 are a better value proposition. Second hand absolutely, so long as the teething problems have all been fixed!
What are you likely to buy next?
2.5 Years remaining on lease, intention is to purchase at the end of the lease with 4 years warranty remaining.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£15,000
When did you buy the car?
March 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Salary sacrafice package is very competative.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Salary Sacrifice company car scheme.
What was the dealer like?
Supplying dealer, delivered car with a number of faults, Local dealer was then tasked with fault resolution. Dealers all seem to be polite if a little poor at actually resolving issues.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Comfortable, quiet, pedals are offset too far to the left for some, cruise control and speed limiter system is very good. ***FUEL ECONOMY IS NO WHERE NEAR CLAIMED*** Urban driving will not yield better than 40MPG, at a 70MPH cruise will return low to mid 60's on the MPG display but real economy rarely ever exceeds 55MPG. 70MPG claimed is totally un-achievable.
What's it like to park?
Poor rear visablility and rear parking sensors are on constant beep with several feet to spare so realistically are pointless, 17" polished alloys are very vulnerable to scuffs.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
On Delivery Dash not attached correctly. Hill assist control still non functional, not convinced ESP actually works.
What's most practical about your car?
Large car for the segment.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
USB flash drive media Playback.
