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Away RIO Go
dj, 09/23/2018
updated 09/27/2021
2018 Kia Rio S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
As an Older lady, I took over a year looking @ all the compacts as loved my old dodge neon. I couldn't find anything as comfortable esp since most all of the new vehicles have so many BLind spots with their small back windows!? I do love the backup camera but still, I want to be able to SEE out! That's what prevented me from buying the hyundai accent plus the rio just felt bigger. I do wish it had the blind spot blinkies on the side mirrors as the one on the driver's side seems to have a big gap? (I'll get one of those stick on ones). I am very happy with my purchase so far esp with the 35-38 mpg! However this is a zippy car and I have to fight hard to keep her below 80 even without using the "sports" mode! Very appreciative of edmunds review too. Oh the sound system is great esp with sirius!
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Dodge Guy Turned Kia Guy
Kenneth, 11/24/2017
2018 Kia Rio S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
40 of 44 people found this review helpful
I've owned Dodge all of my life.. I looked at Kia because of the Warranty and I'm so happy I did. Car is built solid, when I close the doors or trunk you can tell it's built tough. Love the fact they added more steel making the overall structure a safer ride. I'm enjoying the fuel economy and the fun feel of the sporty hatchback. I'm really happy with my 2018 Rio 5Door .
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Rated in consideration of the price
Sean O’Connor, 07/29/2018
2018 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
This vehicle was the least expensive car for which I could fit. It drives like a small Audi. The it is very comfortable for a 6” 275 pound car fanatic. I’ve owned Lexus, Acura, Honda, GMC sedans and SUVs, Toyota, Volvo, VW and Chrysler, sedans a Miata and a Chevy Silverado. Never drawn to Fords interior or driving dynamics, tried, never took. This 2018 Kia Rio is worth more than I paid. If it is as reliable as the warranty suggest, it will be the best money I’ve ever spent. It gets hybrid level gas mileage, it is fun to drive mostly due to the manual 6 speed. Handles like a much more expensive brand and very comfortable, secure handling. I can understand why Kia sells over 200,000 of these WW.
Cool Car
Marko, 06/12/2020
2018 Kia Rio S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great style n quality at an economical price. I get 40 mpg on freeway. I’m 6’2” and have plenty of room. In fact more room than most suvs. Tons of room to haul stuff. I recommend this sporty car over the Mini Cooper, Volkswagen GTE or Fiat 500.
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Great on gas
William Richards, 01/21/2020
updated 07/27/2020
2018 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love a car's performance it's good on gas and it's fun to drive
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