Kia Rio (2011 - 2017) Owner Reviews
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- Results 1 to 10 of 28
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- Year/plate: 2014/14
- Bought: Used in May 2024
I have done 22000 miles in the past year in my Kia Rio. Driving in the Highlands it is obvious...
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- Year/plate: 2013/62
- Bought: Used in June 2020
It drives OK and grips well enough round corners but the ride is a bit crashy at lower speeds. The...
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- Year/plate: 2016/16
- Bought: New in March 2016
I traded an underpowered 1.2 Rio for the larger 1.4 engine. The Rio is well engineered and has all...
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- Year/plate: 2012/62
- Bought: Used in April 2018
Moving from a Alfa Romeo to a Kia was an expected low in refinement and need to compromise on style...
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- Year/plate: 2012/12
- Bought: New in July 2012
Bought it for the 7 year warranty 7 years ago and not disappointed. Maybe as not as desirable as a...
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- Year/plate: 2015/15
- Bought: New in December 2015
For a no frills cheap run-around that will take care of the school run / urban commute and do the...
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- Year/plate: 2012/12
- Bought: Used in July 2016
Although classed as a ford fiesta rival, it feels more like a ford focus sort of car in size. ...
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- Year/plate: 2013/63
- Bought: Used in June 2015
Roomy, plenty of room both leg & headroom I'm 6:5 ins so this is important. Boot fine for size of...
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- Year/plate: 2016/65
- Bought: New in January 2016
The interior space is very good for a small car and certainly doesn't feel small to drive. Boot...
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- Year/plate: 2015/15
- Bought: Used in December 2015
Cabin size is good with lots of storage features and plenty of space for four adults. The two power...
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