Kia Rio

[Neilchua]

Almost test drive a Rio few weeks back as I was shopping with my dad for a car of that price range.

 

"Almost" because when we were openning and closing the back boot, we hear creaking sound like as if the joints are rusty already..... we "sian ji phua" (lost our enthusiasm) and walked out. It hard to buy in that range as we are budget conscious and yet so far cars in the budget range hasnt been too impressive ..... yet.

 

Anyone here drives a Kia Rio can share experience?

[Roadblock]

Between the Rio & Accent, I would take the Accent anytime. More established and popular in Singapore.

[Tantt70]

This Rio very well overshadowed by the new Spectra and Optima. Both new models are very nice!

[Keigo]

Hi there ... any luck with your car?

 

My 2 cents worth:

 

In terms of power, the Rio 1.5 (M) beats the Accent flat ... tried both cars ...

 

don't take my word for it ... cos I am a KIA sales rep with an authorised dealer ... but try the car out.

 

are you considering a 1.3 or 1.5?

 

the differences between the Rio 1.3 and 1.5:

 

MDP on the 1.5, SDP on the 1.3

 

DOHC for the 1.5, SOHC for the 1.3

 

boot catch and oil tank catch for the 1.5, for the 1.3, you gotto open the boot and oil tank with a key

 

power windows for all 4 windows for the 1.5, for the 1.3, power windows only on the front 2 windows

 

electronic side mirrors for the 1.5, manual for the 1.3

 

By the way, the 1.5 (A) hatchback has just been discontinued.

 

Feel free to call me at 98563775 if you need more information.

 

Have a pleasant drive.

[Mohan]

Hi bro,I bought a Kia Rio Last september & till now there is no problem with it.Dunt let a few sounds jerk you off this car is really good.The performance & consumption is fantastic.You should really consider buying it.If you need any other queries pls drop me a mail

 

Rgds

Max

[Othello]

eh ..... you are replying to a 3 years old thread........

[Mivec9]

shows he is hardworking to read 3 yrs ago thread

[Instinct]

hey why do u say that Rio FC is good? I have got my Rio 1.5A on 2 Mar and it seems like I am getting 9km/L Ok i have to admit that I juz pump petrol on Last Fri cos i under-utilise since i got it....

 

an gadgets tat u install to improve FC?

[Irene]

The pick up is slow leh. Well, for the price... is there a better choice?

[Golfer]

Hi Keigo,

 

I thought it is best to hold back till the new model appears in June or July period.

 

Use to drive Accent and went to test drive both cars, my conclusion is Accent interior plastic is more repectable. I think since both cars are under Hyundai, engine performance should be the same.

 

Korean cars interior are improving as Optra and Cerato is quite impressive from the inside.

 

My question: Does Kia Rio meets the european safety standard?

 

Regards,