2012 Kia Rio review | Consumer Reports

[@flatbedbill]

I had an 06 Kia Rio (basic model) - bought it brand new, and put about 80,000 miles on it until someone decided they liked it better than I did and stole it. The car was never recovered, and the police auto detail inspector said its probably been shipped in a container to Mexico, El Salvador or Guatemala. Soooooo, the insurance paid off the loss, and I went right back out and bought the 2012 Kia Rio. They've really refined the Rio in the 7 years I had mine. Its no Maserati, but it runs great.

[@Eye-it-azz]

That’s a big lie, that car was chopped up 5 houses away from you. You really think you can put anything in a shipping container with no paper work or thorough inspection by naval officers. Your donut loving cop friend probably doesn’t know the governor of his state. Why would Illegal immigration risk their lives walking in the desert for 2 weeks when they could just go into a shipping container

[@AlloAllume]

Always funny to hear reviewers complain about "hard plastics" in an entry-level car.

[@hawkermustang]

Yes like they expected snake skin. lol

[@AlexPotvin]

Nevermind that the materials are soft in the high trim models, too (EX, SX).

[@NorthlanderMN]

I’ve got a 2013 Rio Hatchback. 90K miles. Changed the transmission fluid at 80K. The only work it’s needed was the brakes and new tires. Doesn’t burn oil. I run 0W-20 instead of 5W-20. Don’t get hung up on oil brands. Just use a name brand oil and do this every 6 months. I’ve used Mobil 1 extended protection, Amsoil signature series, and Castrol high mileage black bottle. Surprisingly the Castrol High mileage synthetic makes this the most quiet in my opinion.

[@larrydav1d]

This car is pretty competitive for its class. Perfect for someone's first car, who doesn't like the idea of buying used.

[@palebeachbum]

The 6-speed auto is responsive and 138hp is best standard power in class. Makes for a sprightly economy car. I was impressed when I test drove one.

[@max86max]

Actually, with the 2013 model in Canada, you can get a manual in the SX model too.

[@Mfury001]

I love the Euro look. Finally getting some hot hatch looking cars in the NA continent. Ordered my 2013 EX hatch earlier this week.

[@ScottGibbs]

I love how reviewers need to emphasize that a subcompact car isn't going to set any acceleration records....does anyone buy one of these thinking it will??

[@Arrozconchopsticks]

Scott Gibbs when I got my 15 I think I expected it to be slower than it actually was. Some of these people act like they expect a Mercedes(quality wise) and sports car acceleration in whatever car they review

[@senn590]

Uh, the the average on that fuelly site is identical with EPA 30-33-40, and your mileage is also consistent for that matter. A lot depends on driver behavior. You probably are accelerating and braking over-aggressively if you're driving for mileage; I also wonder if you have an eco mode button unpushed which optimizes shifting for better mpg?

[@zaks9919]

If you had truly tested the 2011 Forte 5 model , instead of dismissing it on poor rear suspension dampening ., you would have heard the engine noise from the center 2 cylinders . A bore scope camera purchased for less than $50.on line & inserted into the spark plug holes clearly shows the end gap on the piston rings tearing into the hard coating on the aluminum cylinder walls .When the oil pump picks this up it ends up blocking oil to rod bearings etc .The oil pump screen will not stop it.Thats why many cars still use expensive to make cast iron blocks & aluminum engines with steel liners.You should tell the consumer which one of the 3 systems they have.Also the problems with direct injection by itself without an intake port injector combination.These cars will have trouble getting to the end of the warranty.You have only to look at older Jaguars to see the same failure .

[@trickykid3000]

id like to see a side by side with a mazda 2

[@fueledbymusic3]

I have the 2013 Rio sedan. I'm really happy with my car. I posted a review of my car on youtube. 10k mile and 20k mile report!

[@pj773]

One of my complaints is that my hatchback doesn’t have a center console armrest. But the one in this video does? I like the car though. Great mpg.

[@SuperAtlantis1]

Just bought one last night, its really nice.

[@autonathan]

I like the Rio, but I do think I like its cousin, the Accent, better. The Accent looks a bit more grown up and an overall more mature car.

[@senn590]

The engine is constant and newer automatic transmissions still do not get better mpg than manual. With manual transmission it's in the driver's hands whether to go for mpg or performance. An automatic can be optimized for mpg, approaching manual in a best-case. For 95%, it's best to have automatic for urban/suburban driving. But 4-6% are driving enthusiasts who just like doing it. No use asking why.

[@hutchcraftcp]

I would only want the top trim level but since you can't buy one in that trim with a manual transmission...I won't be looking at Kia. The Hyundia Accent basically the same car with different styling is available with a manual in all trims.

[@filoIII]

Is the Rio gonna last $250k miles like a Toyo or Honda?

[@Fakenews_plumbing]

One very good thing is that Kia & Hyundai use 6 speed automatics instead of the now mandatory CVT's from Nissan, Honda and Toyota

[@hyylo]

the same applies to american cars. GM and Chrysler are facing huge costs because of the trade unions. KIA does not have the same problems.

[@augustarellano197]

Wrong you can also get a 6 speed manual, with the sx trim.

[@JakeFromLateFarm]

Ah yes, Earth, Wind & Fire in another review. Be sure to tell Tom that he left his iPod in the car. ; )

[@derek400004]

Agreed.

[@RickStylus]

good looking small car

[@THELIBERAL]

God I am so sick of these misinformed cretins making comments about labor unions, here is a fact you can look up, labor cost amount to 10% of the cost of making a car. Labor in Korea is not that cheap especially after the bailout. The cost between a transplanted Toyota factory right now is about dollars per hour and most of that cost is because of legacy costs which the transplants do not have because they have not been producing cars as long. Main problem with US car business was poor cars.

[@dimiterdakov]

It doesn't matter :D Your money will go to the same company :)

[@davidst489]

Why would you want a manual at the top trim level? I would rather relax and enjoy the ride it's not like you are going to race or out run Mustangs.

[@123praim]

again. agood car with a bad reviewer

[@EricMParkerson]

First, most new Kias look like hamsters! Second, there is too much intrusion when in a side impact test for my liking. Finally, Hyundais are better in my opinion.

[@mariolosberg4257]

Hyundai i20, Peugeot 208,VW polo are much better car's than this....