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2008 Kia Rio - Consumer Opinions

MSRP: $10,890 - $14,715 See Local Classifieds
 
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MSN Autos user
2008 Honda Civic LX Sedan - quantity over quality

...Beats a Kia Rio, anyway. Buy the 5 speed. Don't expect 36MPG. Be prepared for electronic glitches and cheap interior fabrics and Socialism style carpet...

CarGurus user
It"s Great!!

...Great on Gas! Acceleration okay, car seems fine!!...

MSN Autos user
The Green Machine

...Pros: Great gas milage!!! Cons: Nothing!!! Overall: Wonderful!!!...

Edmunds user
A good dependable ride!

...It feels like a Honda or Toyota in terms of build quality, pretty solid. Shifts nice. Looks Euro. A great car...

Edmunds user
Wished I had purchased one sooner. . .

...It's a 4-cylinder, therefore performance should be a little sub- par. That said, I've never had a problem keeping pace at a light, or going uphill...

Edmunds user
New Kia Rio

...We traded a Ford F-150 because of rising fuel cost. What a difference. We bought a fairly basic automatic transmission model. So far we have been very...

Cars.com user
Good Design = Exceptional Value and good handling

..."04/04/2008For a car of this size and price, this vehicle has a well designed suspension and is fun to drive...

MSN Autos user
the little rio that could

...Pros: gas mileage, warrenty Cons: no sunroof Overall: great for the price...

Edmunds user
My newly purchaced used Rio.

...Other than that, it's a snappy little "bundle" with decent trunk room and back seat and has a fair amount of pep as long as your not trying to pass someone...

Edmunds user
one month

...I am disappointed in the mileage I got for 9.98 gallons, traveling 301 miles. The reason I bought it was for the mileage. But...


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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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