Used 2012 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Taylor, Hickory, NC, 06/16/2018
Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is the first vehicle I have ever bought myself. When I first got it, it ran great! I was getting 34 mpg in the city, and about 39 highway. I have had this vehicle for 3 years, and within the last two year I have started having major issues. first off, you cannot get part for this vehicle from an auto parts store. you have to get it from a licensed KIA dealership. two, the engine shakes sometimes. when I am sitting at a red light it starts to shake like it is going to explode. and since the engine started to shake and the way the car is designed, the AC compressor is nicely placed right in front of the radiator overflow. so when the motor shook it burned a hole into the overflow, melting it and making me lose antifreeze and making the radiator cap break. in this specific car, you have to replace the whole radiator to replace the overflow. three, over heating issues and knocking from the motor. I take very good car of this car, it is in for maintenance every 3 months and have the paper work to prove it. but every single summer it over heats no matter how careful I am. four, going up hill... you can step on the gas as hard as you want and it will not go any faster. five, the van does not turn on all the time. I have had the Carfax pulled and there are no records of issues from the previous own. I hope this helps. but I will never buy a KIA again. I paid 9k for this car and I have put over 15k in fixing it. this car isn't worth the stress.
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This is really just an update
talanj, Micanopy, FL, 10/19/2012
Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've have a 2012 sedan and I was getting around 32 mpg. I've now got about 12k miles on the car in 6 months. I've had 1 minor issue. At about 11.5k mile the CE light came on. I took it to the dealer and they said it needed a software update. That did fix the CE. I've gone through a couple tanks of gas since and It does seem that my MPG is up a few miles per gallon. All and all it's a nice little car, looks good and cruises along pretty good.
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Like the car but gas mileage is not there
talanj, Melbourne, FL, 05/27/2012
Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Good little car. Great features. Good price. Good warranty. Good dealer service. Car scoots along good on the highway. By far the best looking car in the class.
Dont trust Kia
jr66, Ponca City, OK, 11/06/2012
Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 14 people found this review helpful
With the release of downgraded MPG ratings, this vehicle is not worth the price. The electronics in the car are cheap. Interior panels are showing wear after less than 7000 miles. My car is two shades of red with panels not matching.
Great Gas Mileage. Priced to high.
larrytauch, Middleburg, FL, 01/22/2014
Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
The New KIA RIO is a eye catcher. We averaged 37 MPG around our Town. On the Highway we got 42.3 MPG, and it wasn't a Hybrid. Front Passenger Seat is mounted to low. Drivers Seat was fine with manual height adjustment. If you need Power leave the ECO button off. If you want Great Gas Mileage leave the ECO button engaged! We have had our KIA RIO LX Sedan for 21 mths. Parts are mostly only available at the Dealer! Parts are very expensive!