2012 Kia Rio Sedan Test Drive & Car Review with Ross Rapoport by RoadflyTV

[@cradleofrelaxation6473]

Ross, as fluent as you speak, I thought I’m the only one Who mess up during rehearsals. Today you showed me that I’m not the only one. For others, this video is about Kia Rio but for me this video is about keep trying my rehearsals no matter I many times I say the wrong things‼️

[@miguelkennedy9520]

3:32 There is also a top shelf SX model, with features I really love like navigation, heated seats, keyless ignition, and a sunroof, some of which are pretty hard to find in this segment

[@FoxFreak]

I always like how Ross does the outtakes at the end of the videos.

[@lijne96]

Small reviewers never show how far the drivers seat goes back.

[@juschill7]

Ross, I had the Kia Rio hatchback as a rental for 10 days. I averaged 35-36mpg. This kia is great value for money in the economy car segment. No it doesn't ride/handle as smooth as the Fit or Sonic, but those cars are higher end eco boxes imo. Nice review. btw, nice to see you back in the old school Ross "business casual".

[@IKhanNot]

Dang at least one person hasn't blindly jumped on the Hyundai/Kia bandwagon and I commend you for that. I want to see how the latest Kias/Hyundais (2010 and up) hold up over the next decade. If they hold up well then I'd definitely consider one. As for the people who purchased Hyundais and Kias thinking they're the best thing on the road you can't talk about longevity or reliability as of yet.

[@bottomlayer]

The sunroof is only offered on the automatic transmission. The only cars in this class that offer sunroof with manual transmission are the Fiesta and Sonic.

[@hoangminh9067]

The car is beautiful. I will buy it 😊

[@yunior12]

Kia has come a longggggg way!!!

[@cuddles6938]

Yeah, and I think the new Spark is made in Korea too. I think the Hyundai Accent looks a little more sexy. But I bought a 2012 Focus SfE sedan, when we got them up here in Washington state. I heard to many complain about the Elantras interior noise and tinny sounding sheet metal.

[@yoshi18929]

The Fit is clearly the class leader, but it DESPERATELY needs more fun, like multi-colored LEDs in the dash/footwells, better sound/infotainment system and a moonroof. If next generation has all that, it will crush the competition, no question.

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

Lastly, and before you write another comment, like I said I dont hate Hyundai/Kia and I actually think they have improved a lot as a brand. Their new cars are descent in my opinion, I was simply and purely talking about misleading epa ratings. I guess the same happens in other cars but It's just that I haven't seen a review of a Hyundai where the ratings ever match.

[@jccoello]

You guys should review the SX model, now those are great looks!

[@WesSeid]

The Rio/Accent actually has a pretty big trunk for a "subcompact." The whole car is actually pretty big for a "subcompact." Compare something like a full-size 2010 Chevy Impala next to a Rio, and I'd say a main noticeable difference is the Rio isn't as wide, so you have less elbow room inside. The Fit looks tiny compared to a Rio sedan.

[@ThePinoyMamba]

Great job again

[@WesSeid]

Popular Mechanics got almost 50mpg at 55mph highway in an Elantra and "almost 40mpg" doing 70mph. Consumer Reports got 39mpg highway in an Elantra, and I'd have to look it up, but I think they did like 43mpg in an Accent.

[@palmerahomes]

im enjoying my all new kia rio. its the power to surprise. great car i love in. its my choice.

[@deljean]

Update?

[@sohboonguan]

The volume of the video is too soft... Try to increase column louder by a bit.

[@luxurykid666]

Try finding a heated steering wheel or a decent nav system in a fit or sonic though

[@cuddles6938]

I've seen ONE hatchback and ONE Sedan Sonic here in Tacoma, WA. Hmmm... Kia's top two cars are Sorento and Soul. Yes we all know about the Audi designer who was hired by Kia one or two years ago. Schreyer? I believe is the guys name. My Focus has the USB and AUX jack inside the center console, its deep too.

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

No, usually most reviewers are able to get similar mpg numbers to the EPA numbers. But with Hyundai/Kia cars, 90% of the time, they get MUCH lower mpgs than what the EPA says they get. Thats what I mean, it just seems very odd to me.

[@MaximumChank]

Why is it that Ross' reviews never look at the rear seat or cargo area? You can't manage to fit that in a 4+ minute review?

[@aendzo]

hows the dashboard?

[@benjones4693]

how come yanks get rio s with trunks . whilst here in uk we get hatchback rios?

[@ashuleh1]

This review just talked me out of getting this car.

[@WesSeid]

It's labeled a "subcompact," but it's actually pretty decent size.

[@mdihero]

It took me 4 years of owning this car to realize the weird square hole is for glasses.

[@Cruiser203]

is the Rio too big or Ross too small ?

[@bottomlayer]

Oh I agree on the sunroof!

[@bottomlayer]

No, this is the cousin of the Accent. The Forte is Kia's Elantra

[@AliBhutto]

It's the Galaxy Note, combined of both a phone a tablet.

[@LongWangHereBioches]

how tall is ross?

[@elbeial]

chevy sonic, class leader?

[@jaredclem17]

that midget makes the car look bigger... cruel trick

[@bottomlayer]

Thumbs up for you!

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

It seems like Hyundai/Kia is paying the EPA for the mpg estimates. Almost EVERY review ive seen of a Kia/Hyundai they get much worse real mpg than the EPA estimates.... Makes me wonder.

[@miggs1043]

car looks absolutely gigantic next to this guy 😂

[@SwPiotrek]

Very nice car. I like it. But still in my opinion best in class is Fiesta.

[@bmwmsport11]

Holy shit is the rio really big??

[@cuddles6938]

Dude,even if you drive normal, the Focus gets 31.7mpg average city and hwy, I know, I have one. The one closest to 40mpg Hwy is a Mazda 3 with Skyactiv, go figure, since Ford owns over 30 percent of Mazda.

[@jccoello]

Because they care for average people, people that need a good car as cheap as they can get, people who are smart shoppers...

[@timtime88]

optical illusion. that Rio looks gigantic next to him.

[@incyphe]

Stop it... Ross is really 6'2". This is just a huge Kia.

[@judahdaneshtaol]

The Picanto is KIA's smallest offering not the RIO.

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

Actually, I dont hate Hyundai/Kia, I think their new cars look pretty good, but im just stating the facts here. I'm sorry you got butt-hurt over defending a brand of cars that hasnt proven to build cars that last more than 10 years without falling apart. I have yet to see a review of a Kia/Hyundai where the cars even get close to the EPA ratings. It's up to you if you believe it or not, at the end of the day, im not gonna buy one anyway. Again, I dont hate them, but the ratings are misleading.

[@30mmBalistic]

Car looks giant with you standing in front of it...

[@nickfish1998]

agreed

[@Felix96xy]

I did not know you Americans drive smaller cars than a Mustang or an Escalade :D

[@briseries]

with that price.... then y not a hyundai elantra~

[@jccoello]

yeah because it's so much better buying a overused old car than a new car... just because you hate the brand not everyone does... please be realistic, just check how much of this cars are sold monthly just in the US... and see if everyone thinks like you

[@importcarenthusiast]

For anyone looking for a subcompact car, Im going to give you some advice: HONDA FIT!

[@bottomlayer]

Why do they even make sedans that small anyway? Cars of this size should be hatchback-only.

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

Most cars meet the EPA ratings when they are driven by normal people in everyday driving. Hyundai/Kias dont. The guy from mpgomatic drives in a way to optimize fuel economy of any car, therefore he exceeds the EPA ratings most of the time. On the other hand, I have seen countless reviews where they complain of Hyundais/Kias not getting what the EPA announces, and never do I hear the same of any other car. Tsk Tsk.

[@dulceypeligroso]

Ross, even in a sub-compact, you still look tiny in the driver's seat. Good review though.

[@PedroFTeixeira]

Your smartphone looks like an tablet! LOL

[@cuddles6938]

The EPA does not drive the cars, it sits in a garage on a FLAT cement floor, running on a Dyno machine. Makes you go HMMMM....

[@cuddles6938]

I never mentioned any "overpriced one off exotic sports cars" dufus.

[@rnwnsfla]

Chevy Sonic is developed in Korea. Previous Daewoo. lol

[@AllThingsAviation]

why does this car look sooooooo huge LOL

[@MrBacchus18]

Wow when did Chevy become a class leader?

[@andrefrbk]

Hey Ross, thats not a honda.

[@judahdaneshtaol]

You tried to stick your wallet in what is the display for a personal electronic photo in higher end models sold in other markets.

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

Lol you call Chrysler junk but you own a Hyundai? Makes sense to me.

[@zeotyt]

He's like 5'3 ish.

[@MrNoctilux]

is not big, this driver is very small obviously and car looks big by him. I drove it today and car is not lengthy and not big. 4.35m

[@L4TIn0St4NdUp]

thats because u have an iFail

[@take_it_slow_alex]

Renting this car. Impossible to adjust the position to the right distance to the wheel position, breaks out of paper, numb steering, huge body roll, 0-60 takes forever. Yeah, my regular car is bmw m3 so part of the impression is because of the delta, but i remember driving honda civic and that was much better

[@redneon06]

Everything is shaped like a Civic with that stupid triangle window at the front.

[@jerrytoken]

Everything looks huge next to Ross;) Sorry Ross, I couldn't resist.. Don't block me?

[@cuddles6938]

Nissan left plants in China with molds and Chinese companies took there molds. There even using Nissan engines in those Chinese brand cars. Since they can't make there own engines that are worth a darn. We've heard Cherry is coming to the USA for years now, and they still have to pass crash tests.

[@vincevega1000]

Car looks big to me....maybe the driver small?

[@bottomlayer]

Wrong! Sedans, especially ones this small, are useless. Hatchbacks are much better. The difference is magnified in the subcompact class because they need to make the most out of a small footprint. The real problem with the Fit is no sunroof.

[@electricwonderbars1]

I love the interior, but I hate the sedan's exterior. I like the hatchback more :)

[@cuddles6938]

Yes I know VW bought Audi which is why its a JOKE to buy one with an Audi badge and spend way more money, get a VW Passat with a VW badge and you'll pay LESS! Anybody can change the engine cover and put there own Logo on it.

[@BrantFortunate]

the rio hatchback looks awesome. the sedan looks, well, stupid.

[@djkenny1202]

It looks like a mini Audi.

[@jccoello]

Are you insane? and what is a good looking front for you then? :o

[@arzo2000]

This guy makes it very difficult to picture how big the vehicle is. He's way too short to do auto reviews.

[@adnanamin223]

the car is small bro, I own one, and I love it for many reasons. the car is small so its easy to go anywhere or park, fuel consumption is really good, drive is very smooth and speed, 5 years warranty, maintenance is easily available and cheap, in my country theres whole workshop of kia and body shop of kia. price is very affordable to buy. so this car is affordable to buy and easy to maintain.

[@AnontheGOAT]

Quit being lazy and look through their video library. They have plenty of cars that are 25k and up.

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

Sorry but i also know what im saying lol its true.

[@WesSeid]

Incorrect.

[@cuddles6938]

Have you seen Audi's, a Passat with an Audi badge, just get a normal VW.

[@smp336]

This is not an average car, even people that don't have that much money wouldn't buy this crap, they would rather buy a used nissan, honda or toyota lol

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

Also, I know Chryslers are shit cars and I openly admit it, so what's your point again? I didn't buy those cars, my parents did, and in contrast to you, I have no problem to admit that they are bad cars. The Altima is a car with well over 90K miles, and the "problem" you are refering to is a suspension problem which is normal on a car that is driven over the worst streets in this country every day. Again, your point is? Anyway, this has got too long and stupid, so bye and have a nice day.

[@charredskeleton]

The Rio that I drove must have been broken. Because it handled worse then my clapped out 94 astro van( work beater). And rode like sitting on skate board. The chassis on these cars seriously lacks rigidity which makes any attempt at suspension tuning futile. The interior of these cars looks good the way that any good drawing should but lacks any substance when you attempt to use it. I do like the looks but other than that the Chevy sonic is way better in every single way. Don't for a moment believe that electric power steering lags I own a cruze that "snaps back" (pulls straight after a turn) harder and faster then any rear wheel drive car that I've driven.

[@Ernie1990]

I still like my Mazda2 better.

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

Lol oh you are a joke. For one, I havent bought any of those cars at my will. Second it's kinda sad that you have to go into my channel and watch a couple of my videos in order to redirect the original topic of my comment which apparently made you mad because I insulted your ego since you own a bigger POS of a car than any of the cars my family owns, I would know because I know a couple people who have one too and they are plagued with problems, so congrats to Hyundai on making mechanics rich.

[@smp336]

Good review crappy car, y do u guys review such weird cars? I'm not saying review Lamborghinis, but cars that cost 25k and up