Review: The 2013 KIA Rio mixes utility with driving fun to make a good economy car cocktail The 2013 KIA Rio got sporty, nicely sculpted styling for 2012 and adds such things as automatic transmission shifter paddles for the top-line SX, a fuel-saving “idle stop-and-go” feature and extra storage space via a cargo floor tray [...]
The 2011 Kia Rio looked plain, but was fairly lively, economical and backed with a long warranty. You either bought it—or maybe a used car. The redone 2012 model has slicker, European-inspired styling, more power, a better automatic transmission and improved fuel economy—besides keeping Kia’s 10-year/100,00-mile powertrain warranty.
The 2012 KIA Soul and Rio are two cars that might be perfect for the younger first time car buyer. Both cars are stylish and fun and both cars get decent gas mileage. Both cars in face form come with the same engine. Both cars are hatchbacks and both cars are from Korea. But which [...]
The 2012 KIA Rio swims in a crowded pool of tough competition. The new 2012 KIA Rio competes with such fun cars as the Fiat 500 and such clever cars like the Honda Fit, and such new sexy cars as the Ford Focus. But the KIA RIO has a lot to offer with a new [...]
