Used Kia Rio5 for Sale

The hatchback Kia Rio5 manual transmission is a fun little car to drive. Handles well in all conditions, zippy acceleration. The base model is truly that, including only AC and AM/FM/CD, you'll be cranking the windows up and down manually and holding the door handles to lock it. However, it has plenty of room inside for 4-5 people and the hatchback helps with additional storage. Parts are inexpensive and easy to replace, I've had a mechanic tell me it was easy to work on, which means less dollars out of pocket for labor costs. Four-doors and it's easy access in and out for you and your friends and family. Acceleration is lacking but what can you expect for a 4-cylinder? The gas mileage runs about 28-30mpg city/hwy combined which is pretty good and I enjoy not visiting the gas station often. The Kia Rio5 has been inexpensive to own and maintain which is really all I wanted from a subcompact, non-aspirational vehicle make. The interior cloth has held up exceptionally well, though the steering wheel cover is starting to show some wear (after 10 years).

The 2012 Kia Rio5 is a great little car. It is very aerodynamic, something I wasn't expecting about it when I first test drove it. The gas mileage is excellent as well, getting as much as 38 mpg highway when cruising at the speed limit. The body shape is an excellent design, the interior seating is comfortable and sturdy. The car is a little low to the ground, giving it a harder ride than other cars the same size and style. It also comes with and iPod/iPhone jack, to charge your iPhone or iPod when out. This is a huge help, especially if the power goes out at home and you need to charge up on the go very quickly. It also comes with SiriusXM satellite radio with several presets for the satellite. The FM/AM presets are numerous as well. The anti-skid is a huge plus, because living in the mountains with treacherous roads it helps when they're wet and slippery preventing the driver from hydroplaning. The car also comes with a temperature gauge, helpful when going into different zones when traveling for long periods. Overall this is a great car with a lot of features that wouldn't be expected on a car of this price. Best choice I made to purchase this one.

The Kia Rio5 is an excellent commuter vehicle capable of comfortably and economically getting you to and from work. While the car is small on the outside, it feels big on the inside. From the driver's seat, the dash board appears to extend all the way to the front of the car, making it feel roomy and comfortable. And the driver seat can be adjusted for height, distance, and tilt. The fuel economy is great, however not quite as great as Kia advertised. No need to despair though! I received a letter of apology from Kia (along with all other owners of the affected models) and I'm eligible for some reimbursement on my fuel costs (based on dealer verified mileage). This usually earns me around $50 every three months, although this amount will obviously vary based on your mileage. The fold down rear seats allow for plenty of cargo carrying possibilities, however the seats fail to fold all the way down, making it difficult to fit larger and awkwardly shaped objects. The car includes jacket hooks in the rear passenger compartment, however their positioning is a bit off, which has lead to jackets partially bunching up on the back seat and getting wrinkly. This isn't a car meant for performance, however it has adequate acceleration allowing for reasonable passing and merging. A bit of body roll will be felt going around sharp corners, however it still feels stable and responsive to input at reasonable speeds.