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2008 KIA Rio reviews
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Jon Fitzsimmons, Yorkshire
Kia Rio 2008
Just bought the diesel for under 4 grand with 20k. It puts a smile on your face. Rapid small car.
Submitted: 25/05/2011 09:09:17
Pat, Lincolnshire
Kia Rio 2008 2008
Value for the price but had to go back twice to have wheel bearings fixed, under warranty thank goodness.
Submitted: 30/10/2010 21:01:05
Chris Kenny, England
Kia Rio 1.5 CRDI 2008
Just bought a Rio2 with 12500 miles on the clock, test drove the 1.4 Petrol before trying out the diesel, but no comparison as the diesel is very nippy, although the 1.4 petrol was a nice drive as well. Spec is very good and the one I bought was immaculate not a scratch on it and valeted beautifully before I picked it up from the dealer. Cant believe the fuel consumption I am getting I only do about 15 miles a day and use the car at weekends with the occasional motorway drive and I reckon I am getting about 55 to 58mpg. Had to have the wheels balanced as their was vibration between 80 and 85 but this was soon fixed. Found the steering very light but still a nice drive very smooth and had to get used to changing gears at a much higher speed upto 40mph. The spec is great, and I cant find anything wrong with the radio contrary to poor reviews. Road Tax £35 and only having to fill up once a month, so economical a brilliant car my previous card was a Hyundai Getz loved that too but someone crashed into the back of me, hence I bought the Rio I would recommend the diesel over the petrol purely for the quicker ride and economy This car is a must for anyone on a budget, and if you do buy a new one, well a 7 year warranty that is just bombproof which shows how Kia believe in their build quality. Time other makers caught up.
Submitted: 30/05/2010 21:03:31
JJ Lavelle, Lanarkshire
Kia Rio 1.5 CRDi Ice 2008
I love this car, previously owned a Skoda Fabia 1.9sdi which didn’t use much by the way of fuel. The Rio was a big surprise, although fuel saving didn’t really kick in ’til after 10,000 miles. Left Scotland driving to France and upon reaching Dunkirk I was still on one tank of fuel, working out at about 500 odd mile to a tank, not bad with 2 adults 2 kids and luggage. I’m now moving on to a Kia Ceed SW. One other bonus on the Rio against the Fabia: 2 kids seats and a adult in the back is no problem in the Rio, just a great we car. I’ve done 50k in 2 years with a wheel bearing being my only problem, kia sorted this very quickly with no probs. My advice is always use premium tyres on the front axel, the torque can be sore on tyres. I will be very sad to see it go.
Submitted: 01/04/2010 10:03:52
John Taylor, Renfrewshire
Kia Rio 1.5 CRDi Ice 2008
Bought this in March of 2008 from new and I do alot of driving with it for my work purposes. At present nearly 2 years on I’m still getting a average of 60 mile to the gallon. For the money you pay for these models, it is value for money. As one other reviewer said because of the heavy diesel engine it is a bit sore on front tyres. Replaced front ones but rear are like new only lost 1mm in 2 years- that is good.
Submitted: 10/11/2009 09:50:52
Alan Newburn, Bedfordshire
Kia Rio crdi 2008
I have had my Rio for little over a year and have travelled 37,000+ trouble free miles. Overall I get 50 miles per gallon driving fairly hard. I have had 55 miles per gallon but I really had to work hard to get it. A few very small issues I have :- 1 Massive blind spot from door pillar which I have overcome by convex mirror addition to side mirrors 2 Suspension a bit hard on country roads. Most of mine are motorway so no big deal. 3 Instrument panel is a bit too dark for me. The older models have a silver section. I always drive on side lights which switch off automatically when you open the door to get out. 4 Replaced the front tyres at 20,000 miles but I do drive fairly hard as I said earlier. 5 Have difficulty finding it in car parks as it looks like every other small hatchback (is that a plus point? maybe it is) 6 Reverse isnt the easiest gear to get. Apart from those points, what more can anyone want from a small cheap hatchback with £35 road tax and cheap insurance.
Submitted: 04/08/2009 09:32:20
Adam Bayton, England
Kia Rio 2008
I have had two Kia Rio CRDI now and I think they are excellent. I love the handling and speed. With an excellent 1.5 diesel engine it is perfect. I don’t really like the 1.4 petrol - a bit sluggish i think. If you are think of buying one go for the 1.5 diesel ICE or CHILL. We priced as well.
Submitted: 06/08/2008 09:16:36
John Lavelle, Lanarkshire
Kia Rio Crdi ICE 2008
Really surprised with this little car, I test drove the petrol version and though it was pretty good, I ordered the diesel version and what a surprise, the engine is a belter, far quicker than the petrol and very quiet, very reliable. I took it to France 3 weeks after buying it and 3,500 miles later it was still as sweet as a nut. Fuel consumption wasn’t as good as expected, but I have been checking the other forums and have found out that it gets better with age. Mine has 8,000 miles on it now and it is using less fuel. Good looking car and definitely stands out. Only one slight complaint, its heavy on the front tyres. I have taken advice on this and have been told to replace them with something like a Michelin tyre and that should stop the problem. Other than that a fine, extremely quick car and I certainly would recommend one to anyone. Bit of advice, don’t read the magazine reviews , just go and drive one, you will not be disappointed.
Submitted: 03/06/2008 10:24:43
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