Kia Rio 2019 review

[@MLAGG10N3]

I am owning a 2020 Kia Rio S and all i can say the car is amazing for the money you pay. For day to day drive you do not need anything more, no stupid tech like ''active safety systems'' ... its all comes down to your driving skills :)) love that car so much

[@sr20trx]

I am currently driving a 2013 Base model Kia Rio 3dr manual in white, it was the cheapest Rio you could buy. It was given to me sell when my father passed away in November. But having driven it around locally it was so much fun and so cheap to run I've kept it. Rarely touch my late model 400hp previous daily now at all 😂

[@stevethea5250]

The real cost of a running a car Moving Well | Tim Nicholson | Posted on 10 July 2019 How much it really costs to own and run a vehicle. The Kia Rio is the most affordable car to own and run in Victoria, according to RACV’s 2019 Driving Your Dollars survey. Kia’s light hatchback recorded the best result out of a field of 141 models in 14 categories, beating smaller cars from the micro segment, including Rio’s stablemate, Picanto. RACV’s data shows that the Rio S will cost Victorian owners an average of $115.95 per week, taking into account the full range of costs including purchase price, depreciation, on-road costs, loan repayments, registration, insurance and auto-club membership, as well as fuel, tyre costs, servicing and repairs. Surprisingly, the most expensive car to run was an electric car, Tesla’s Model X 100D SUV, which will set back owners an average of $514.36 a week - boosted by the $146,000 initial purchase price. Car running costs Running for more than 50 years, RACV’s Driving Your Dollars survey reveals the true cost of owning and operating a car by highlighting the hidden expenses. RACV analyses the running costs of the top-selling vehicles in each class. (The base variant is used unless a higher-spec variant is more comparable with other vehicles in that class.) Costs are estimated over a five-year period, for a vehicle that travels 15,000 kilometres per year. In this year’s results, the most affordable Kia Rio just edged out another popular light hatch, the Suzuki Swift GL, which retained its number two placing from last year with an average weekly cost of $117.77, while the Kia Picanto S micro car held its 2018 third-place ranking on $118.25. Last year’s most affordable car, the Mitsubishi Mirage ES micro car, dropped to fourth place with $119.05 in weekly running costs, followed by Suzuki’s Baleno GL light hatch, which again ranked fifth with a cost of $121.80 per week. While the two most expensive cars to own and run were both electric vehicles, with Tesla’s Model X just edging out its stablemate Model S 100D sedan ($510.54 a week), the average running costs for electric vehicles overall was lower than expected - about $240 a week - roughly the same as the cost of running a regular people-mover. This is largely due to comparatively lower charging costs for EVs compared with fuel, as well as lower service and maintenance costs. Unsurprisingly, some of the other most expensive vehicles to own and run were from premium manufacturers. BMW’s X5 xDrive30d SUV was the third-most expensive vehicle at $450.34 a week. However, some of the dearest models are from Australia’s most popular brand. Toyota’s LandCruiser 200 Series four-wheel-drive diesel wagon was among the most expensive at $375.81 a week, while the ageing LandCruiser 70 Series pick-up was $340.44. Related reading Mitsubishi-Mirage-ES-hatch-1-tpg_card Moving Well Australia’s cheapest micro, light and small cars for 2019 webmazdathumb Moving Well Australia’s cheapest family cars revealed Petrol7 Moving Well Why petrol is so expensive right now Hidden costs While many people assume that fuel represents the largest cost in running a car, a breakdown of this year’s results shows that depreciation has the biggest impact, making up more than 40 per cent of overall costs over a five-year period. The second-most significant hit to the hip pocket is on-road costs, including dealer delivery, stamp duty, registration, insurance and club membership, which account for about 23 per cent of the total running costs. Fuel is the third-most significant cost, accounting for 13.5 per cent of the total, just ahead of loan interest repayments which account for 12 per cent. Servicing makes up 8.5 per cent and tyres just under two per cent. Small cars The smaller the car the smaller the cost. Micro cars were easily the cheapest category overall with an average running cost of $123.55 a week across the three cars surveyed. The average weekly cost for light cars was $142.03, with the Kia Rio and Suzuki’s Swift and Baleno the cheapest to run. The soon-to-be-replaced Audi A1 Sportback cost $169.99 a week and the Mini Cooper three-door hatch $199.31. Small passenger cars have an average weekly cost of $169.31. Kia’s Cerato S was the cheapest to run at $136.64 a week, followed by the Honda Civic VTi and Mitsubishi Lancer ES Sport. BMW’s 118i and the Audi A3 35 TFSI had the highest cost in this class at $212.72 and $227.18 a week respectively. The most affordable models in the small SUV category were Hyundai’s Kona Active ($163.69), Honda’s HR-V VTi and Mazda CX-3 Maxx Sport, with the Volvo XC40 Momentum and BMW X2 sDrive18i at the more expensive end. The diversity and number of small SUVs meant that the average for the category ($197.40) was higher than for small cars ($169.31). Family cars Medium-sized passenger cars still represent good value, with an average weekly cost of $221.38, less than the equivalent SUV category ($232.26). Toyota’s Camry Hybrid Ascent Sport was the most affordable at $190.01, followed by the petrol-powered Camry Ascent Sport, then the Mazda6 Sport, while Audi’s A4 35 TFSI and the BMW 320i were the priciest. Holden’s imported Commodore RS 2.0 was the most affordable large passenger car at $232.88 per week, while the Honda Odyssey VTi represented the best-value people-mover at $217.68. More Australians buy medium SUVs than any other body style in Australia. Of the 19 models in the category, the Ford Escape Ambiente represented the best value on $198.38, closely followed by the Toyota RAV4 GXL 2.0 petrol and the RAV4 GXL Hybrid. Subaru’s Outback 2.5i was the best-value large SUV ($212.99), followed by the diesel Outback and the Kia Sorento Si. The average cost of large SUVs was about $20 less than the equivalent for large passenger cars, thanks to the better depreciation of SUVs. Pick-ups Mitsubishi’s Triton was most affordable in both the 4x2 ($218.73) and 4x4 ($237.79) categories. The Isuzu D-Max, Holden Colorado and Ford Ranger all performed well, although there was little variance in weekly running costs between most of the pick-ups.

[@mvnorsel6354]

I rented same spec in Tassie ,I too was impressed, its fun to drive, I think the auto would suck.

[@Tax2Me]

I shall move to Australia. Excellent review. No condescending (KBB was) and satisfying. Thanks Sir

[@fatanicholasiulaiahwalavea9993]

Just bought one love it 😍

[@hman1]

Great review! I got a Sport manual, and it’s a great shifter. Alas, there isn’t any active safety, LED DRLs, nor a punchy engine; but it’s just enough for a P-plater like me.

[@danlugo4365]

Is that's available on the GT Rio?

[@hman1]

dan lugo Yes. But with the exception of a much needed manual transmission, and a full suite of active safety tech (still misses blind spot alert, rear cross traffic alert and adaptive cruise control).

[@08GERRARD04]

I am currently driving Rio GT line (7 speed DCT). It's a very nice car and actually fun to drive with decent space for the size.

[@klabumalami6699]

hi Scouse, YNWA!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Lollakuk]

Honestly if you get the Rio today. Get the GT Line model. The 1.0 Turbo 120 HP engine is worth it. Also has some nice aestetics added. Also I would opt for the 6 speed manual gearbox.

[@stevethea5250]

The real cost of a running a car Moving Well | Tim Nicholson | Posted on 10 July 2019 How much it really costs to own and run a vehicle. The Kia Rio is the most affordable car to own and run in Victoria, according to RACV’s 2019 Driving Your Dollars survey. Kia’s light hatchback recorded the best result out of a field of 141 models in 14 categories, beating smaller cars from the micro segment, including Rio’s stablemate, Picanto. RACV’s data shows that the Rio S will cost Victorian owners an average of $115.95 per week, taking into account the full range of costs including purchase price, depreciation, on-road costs, loan repayments, registration, insurance and auto-club membership, as well as fuel, tyre costs, servicing and repairs. Surprisingly, the most expensive car to run was an electric car, Tesla’s Model X 100D SUV, which will set back owners an average of $514.36 a week - boosted by the $146,000 initial purchase price. Car running costs Running for more than 50 years, RACV’s Driving Your Dollars survey reveals the true cost of owning and operating a car by highlighting the hidden expenses. RACV analyses the running costs of the top-selling vehicles in each class. (The base variant is used unless a higher-spec variant is more comparable with other vehicles in that class.) Costs are estimated over a five-year period, for a vehicle that travels 15,000 kilometres per year. In this year’s results, the most affordable Kia Rio just edged out another popular light hatch, the Suzuki Swift GL, which retained its number two placing from last year with an average weekly cost of $117.77, while the Kia Picanto S micro car held its 2018 third-place ranking on $118.25. Last year’s most affordable car, the Mitsubishi Mirage ES micro car, dropped to fourth place with $119.05 in weekly running costs, followed by Suzuki’s Baleno GL light hatch, which again ranked fifth with a cost of $121.80 per week. While the two most expensive cars to own and run were both electric vehicles, with Tesla’s Model X just edging out its stablemate Model S 100D sedan ($510.54 a week), the average running costs for electric vehicles overall was lower than expected - about $240 a week - roughly the same as the cost of running a regular people-mover. This is largely due to comparatively lower charging costs for EVs compared with fuel, as well as lower service and maintenance costs. Unsurprisingly, some of the other most expensive vehicles to own and run were from premium manufacturers. BMW’s X5 xDrive30d SUV was the third-most expensive vehicle at $450.34 a week. However, some of the dearest models are from Australia’s most popular brand. Toyota’s LandCruiser 200 Series four-wheel-drive diesel wagon was among the most expensive at $375.81 a week, while the ageing LandCruiser 70 Series pick-up was $340.44. Related reading Mitsubishi-Mirage-ES-hatch-1-tpg_card Moving Well Australia’s cheapest micro, light and small cars for 2019 webmazdathumb Moving Well Australia’s cheapest family cars revealed Petrol7 Moving Well Why petrol is so expensive right now Hidden costs While many people assume that fuel represents the largest cost in running a car, a breakdown of this year’s results shows that depreciation has the biggest impact, making up more than 40 per cent of overall costs over a five-year period. The second-most significant hit to the hip pocket is on-road costs, including dealer delivery, stamp duty, registration, insurance and club membership, which account for about 23 per cent of the total running costs. Fuel is the third-most significant cost, accounting for 13.5 per cent of the total, just ahead of loan interest repayments which account for 12 per cent. Servicing makes up 8.5 per cent and tyres just under two per cent. Small cars The smaller the car the smaller the cost. Micro cars were easily the cheapest category overall with an average running cost of $123.55 a week across the three cars surveyed. The average weekly cost for light cars was $142.03, with the Kia Rio and Suzuki’s Swift and Baleno the cheapest to run. The soon-to-be-replaced Audi A1 Sportback cost $169.99 a week and the Mini Cooper three-door hatch $199.31. Small passenger cars have an average weekly cost of $169.31. Kia’s Cerato S was the cheapest to run at $136.64 a week, followed by the Honda Civic VTi and Mitsubishi Lancer ES Sport. BMW’s 118i and the Audi A3 35 TFSI had the highest cost in this class at $212.72 and $227.18 a week respectively. The most affordable models in the small SUV category were Hyundai’s Kona Active ($163.69), Honda’s HR-V VTi and Mazda CX-3 Maxx Sport, with the Volvo XC40 Momentum and BMW X2 sDrive18i at the more expensive end. The diversity and number of small SUVs meant that the average for the category ($197.40) was higher than for small cars ($169.31). Family cars Medium-sized passenger cars still represent good value, with an average weekly cost of $221.38, less than the equivalent SUV category ($232.26). Toyota’s Camry Hybrid Ascent Sport was the most affordable at $190.01, followed by the petrol-powered Camry Ascent Sport, then the Mazda6 Sport, while Audi’s A4 35 TFSI and the BMW 320i were the priciest. Holden’s imported Commodore RS 2.0 was the most affordable large passenger car at $232.88 per week, while the Honda Odyssey VTi represented the best-value people-mover at $217.68. More Australians buy medium SUVs than any other body style in Australia. Of the 19 models in the category, the Ford Escape Ambiente represented the best value on $198.38, closely followed by the Toyota RAV4 GXL 2.0 petrol and the RAV4 GXL Hybrid. Subaru’s Outback 2.5i was the best-value large SUV ($212.99), followed by the diesel Outback and the Kia Sorento Si. The average cost of large SUVs was about $20 less than the equivalent for large passenger cars, thanks to the better depreciation of SUVs. Pick-ups Mitsubishi’s Triton was most affordable in both the 4x2 ($218.73) and 4x4 ($237.79) categories. The Isuzu D-Max, Holden Colorado and Ford Ranger all performed well, although there was little variance in weekly running costs between most of the pick-ups.

[@richardjames6260]

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[@JFomo]

I don't mind the Rio for what it is, I just wish Kia poshed up the interior which is the only reason why I wouldn't buy it. For the price of the GT-Line you're better off getting the Cerato which has a much nicer cabin and infotainment system.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

They did posh up the interior. That is the best they can do.

[@SvenskiMulgi]

i have the GT line 2018 model .. i love it so much

[@park5178]

Morten Hougaard for normal citizen, kia is a good reasonable brand. You had a good choice

[@rcast3763]

If they could fit a Projector headlights, it would be better. And put in a 1.6L and AEB will be a Winner as a First car in this Sport spec!

[@madhardcorenick]

In my opinion here is the order of the best small/mini car in Australia that you can buy today, 1. Hyundai Accent Sport 2. Honda Jazz VTi 3. Mazda 2 Maxx/Kia Rio Sport 4. Suzuki Swift If Kia introduce a 1.6l engine for the Rio then it will easily be one of the best in it class.

[@jhndijkman]

So the price then, good is it? I don't know if active safety is a feature on your other models mentioned. But these cars are meant to be cheap and cheerful. You be right about 1.4, the 1.6 is the better bet to be the standard engine in this little jigger.

[@therealnoodles7638]

Nice tropico song haha

[@thomasyouil4504]

GT-Line May be the pick of the bunch, but how reliable will that DCT be?

[@mikewish19]

It has a 7 year warranty so DCT should be ok to buy.

[@mrknowmyself]

I want this car so bad

[@warrenseiboth3466]

i wonder how this compares to the MG exclusive

[@niciie100]

3:32 dont understand this part, wat is “even more frustrating” about poditive things

[@lukuscannon9697]

You would think how much people complain about how lackluster the 1.4 l engine they need to put back the 1.6 L engine that used to come in the sli and the SLS in the previous model Rio get rid of the 1.4 it is useless just saying

[@ralton7817]

silver is the most boring colour, watch a hundred cars driving by and like 50 of them are silver, lol

[@lordarkay272]

Oh this is British version oh mines American one she has a 1.6 liter engine

[@hazel6735]

Oof. I was gonna upgrade from my 2015 model. It looks awful!

[@Gesuselsaviour]

Beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder looks good to me lol

[@SK-yb7bx]

Test drove one today. It's okay, I guess.

[@jessepinkman485]

what is this city ?

[@sugarnads]

Tahar Zaidi did you see the Sydney Harbour Bridge in several shots? Have a guess...

[@lukuscannon9697]

I cannot believe they're still offering that useless 1.4 litre engine how about put in the 1.6 litre engine that you used to offer especially in the sport and the s model would have been nice if they offered the GT line in a manual no got to be stinkin' automatic 😒😜

[@danlugo4365]

8% of new car sales are manuals, it's not worth their effort importing them for such a small slice of the market

[@Lollakuk]

Here in Sweden they offer manual aswell. I guess there isnt a big manual market i Australia. Kinda like the US. Manual is still big in Europe though.

[@MrChonkers]

They don't offer the 1.6 liter here, only 1.2 , 1.4 and 1.4 with AT. Is the 1.4 that poor performance compared to 1.6?

[@VasilisMosxovos-ze5ek]

😂

[@mmma_6781]

الله يقلع الجبر شلحتها تشليح🤦🏻‍♂️

[@erdemyalcin99]

keep it shorter (hair) :D

[@jry.....why.1605]

Kia says.. GT line??,.. where is the GT body kit??,.... none?,..this is what we saying,....are dumb promotion FROM THE company. Wthell?!,...