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2008 Kia Rio Overview

Likes:

  • Perky styling
  • Inexpensive utility of Rio5
  • Sprightly handling

Dislikes:

  • Passenger side-impact protection
  • Engine noise
  • Manual shift feel

Bottom Line

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

TheCarConnection.com's editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 Kia Rio to write this comprehensive review. Our car experts also drove the 2008 Kia Rio to be able to deliver our definitive opinion on the car, to compare it with other cars in the class, and to help ...

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By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

TheCarConnection.com found that reviewers consider the 2008 Kia Rio to be somewhat attractive, but not thrilling, even at its low price. The 2008 Kia Rio has two body styles to choose from: the Kia Rio four-door sedan and the five-door. Cars.com touts the exterior features that...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Kia Rio: 4dr Sedan Man $10,890 / $10,465 City: 32
Hwy: 35
2008 Kia Rio: 4dr Sedan Man LX $12,815 / $12,160 City: 32
Hwy: 35
2008 Kia Rio: 4dr Sedan Auto LX $13,665 / $12,970 City: 29
Hwy: 38
2008 Kia Rio: 4dr Sedan Man SX $13,615 / $12,915 City: 32
Hwy: 35
2008 Kia Rio: 4dr Sedan Auto SX $14,465 / $13,730 City: 29
Hwy: 38
2008 Kia Rio: 5dr HB Man Rio5 LX $12,915 / $12,250 City: 27
Hwy: 32
2008 Kia Rio: 5dr HB Auto Rio5 LX $13,765 / $13,060 City: 25
Hwy: 35
2008 Kia Rio: 5dr HB Man Rio5 SX $13,870 / $13,160 City: 27
Hwy: 32
2008 Kia Rio: 5dr HB Auto Rio5 SX $14,715 / $13,965 City: 25
Hwy: 35

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Other Choices:

The Hyundai Accent four-door is essentially identical to the Kia Rio sedan; the Accent also comes in a hatchback version, as does the Toyota Yaris. The Chevrolet Aveo is sized and shaped like the Kia Rio and Rio5, but has a slightly better interior. The Honda Fit is the leader in this class, thanks to a clever folding rear seat, as well as superior fuel economy and crash performance.

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