All 2012 Kia Rio Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 13,795 - 20,495
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Avg Price
Used
$ 15,372
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (82%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (92%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (60%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (90%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Less responsive in Active ECO mode
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Great features list including heated wheel and backup camera
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (82%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (72%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
|
| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (60%) |
|
| Cargo space and access (80%) |
|
| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
|
| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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No red lights
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Rough ride on some surfaces
Noisy engine
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Decent mileage
Functional, stylish cabin
Heaps of features for the money
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
|
| Accessories (84%) |
|
| Space and Access (78%) |
|
| Comfort (82%) |
|
|
| Performance (80%) |
|
| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
|
| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
|
| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
|
| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
|
| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
|
| General ergonomics (80%) |
|
| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
|
| Sound system (90%) |
|
| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
|
| Rear space and access (60%) |
|
| Cargo space and access (80%) |
|
| Storage capacity (80%) |
|
| Access to mechanical components (90%) |
|
| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
|
| Driving position (90%) |
|
| Suspension and ride (80%) |
|
| Noise level (80%) |
|
|
| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
|
| Engine output (90%) |
|
| Transmission (80%) |
|
| Fuel consumption (80%) |
|
| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
|
| Handling (80%) |
|
| Braking (80%) |
|
| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
|
| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
|
| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Noisy base 15" tires
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Slow-revving engine
Not as much rear-seat legroom as the competition
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Fuel-efficient engine
Attractive shape
Tons of features for the money
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