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2008 KIA Rio reviews

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Number of reviews: 4

The Kia Rio, a supermini that's got great looks and more personality than a celebrity gameshow. The new Rio is Euro 4 compliant, you're being kinder to the environment too.

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

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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

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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

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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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