2013 Kia Rio 5-door User Reviews

Pros

NOTHING

Cons

GAS EFFICENCY AROUND 27 MILES PER

Purchased As New

THIS IS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. TOOK 3 TIMES TO FIX STEERING REPLACED AXLE, PUMP AND FLUID. FOR A SMALL CAR THE WORST GAS MILLAGE. TAKING THIS CAR IN FOR THE THIRD TIME FOR ENGINE IDEL AND RUNNING MISSING. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR CHEAPLY MADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pros

Good Fuel Economy ( Avg 36mpg per trip meter ), Sound System plays well

Cons

Head rest design, Jukebox memory not as advertised, brakes squeal and scrape

Purchased As New

Of my Cons, When I sit in the drivers seat, my neck feels as if the top of my head is being pushed forward and my neckline is being pushed back. The "adjustment" capability makes it worse by shoving my head forward more, I need it to go back more... The Jukebox 700mb isn't true to its word. I precisely moved tracks totaling 699mb from my chip.. When I had 10 songs left it said memory full. I had 47.xx mb's left to move, either the drive is really 650mb's, or 50mbs are used for reserve space for other things... I have so many songs that I worked for hours compressing ones that were to big just to fit it to 699mb's,

When it rains or snows the brakes badly squeak until i pump the brakes after driving awhile, and this car is brand new! Did not verify the type of brakes the kia rio uses so it may be because they're not ceramic...
Gave 3 star on reliability because in the snow , even when driving it very slowly, it does not give that great of control...
Strangely enough in the rain its fine...
Then again it may be because Im not using snow tires..


On the good side it does excellent fuel consumption, can do max 320miles per tank fill ( ran several test runs on the road ), sound system plays well and vehicle is easy to drive under not so rough conditions......read morehide

Pros

Exterior styling. Front seat head and leg room. Interior design and controls.

Cons

Steering wanders. Radio/CD player sound not good. Milage not as advertised.

Purchased As New

Nice looking car (Rio5 w/convenience package, 3000 mi.) Overall experience good. Handles well, but electric power steering wanders a bit. It takes awhile to get used to. UVO system works very well, but sound quality on radio/CD player is poor. Average milage 27.

Pros

Value

Cons

Dealer won't fix problems with windshield

Purchased As New

This car is a great value. Unfortunately, the dealer has yet to fix a problem with the car's glass. In spite of calls to the service manager and the national assistance line, no one has done anything. Unfortunate, because I'll likely trade it for a Toyota and end my first Kia purchase with a bad taste left in my mouth....read morehide

Pros

Good Fuel Economy, Good Warranty Nice Design, Plenty of Features and Options

Cons

No Power Seats EX and SX Model do not have a cargo tray accessory option

Purchased As New

I was in the market to get a small hatchback loaded with features and a good warranty. This fit every need. I made sure to get the premium package because it had navigation, leather, and push start. I only had it for about 3 weeks and feel like I got a quality car. I use it primarily to drive back and forth to work. Kia never disappoints me. I was considering the Chevy Sonic, but they do not offer navigation without the use of smartphone data....read morehide