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2008 Kia Rio

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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 27/32 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
1.6L I4 110HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 1.7
Exterior: 2.2
Interior: 1.5
Overall: 1.2
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2008 Kia Rio Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2008 Kia Rio

Good gas mileage
Decent acceleration

Good handling

Standard side airbags

Good commuter car

Top 5 Cons of 2008 Kia Rio

Better sound system

Cup holder location

More horsepower

Better factory tires

Sportier seats

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Submitted 2009-12-22 19:19:17

Roy

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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Kia Rio?
The second set of rims that came with it are nice.
It came with a great subwoofer.
I like the fact that you can get the wipers to go once. Often when cleaning the windshield with fluid, the wipers go on too long.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Kia Rio?
Can't get up a long gradual hill.
My wheels were unaligned from day one. Went through a quick set of tires.
Gutless.
Mileage was quite a bit less than advertised.
2008 Kia Rio Review:
The few things I like about it do not make up for the whole car. There's a reason it sells for such a low price. My dad likes his van, I thought it would be better. A 3 dressed up as a 9 (as a great Canadian band once said).
I'm 45 and this was my first new car ever. Not happy with it. I'll keep buying used.
Submitted 2009-11-24 20:24:12

Crystal Cummings

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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Kia Rio?
Nothing......I hate this Car, the biggest mistake I ever made in car purchases.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Kia Rio?
Have a real engineer to design it.
2008 Kia Rio Review:
Don't waste your time or money with KIA's.
Submitted 2009-05-05 11:29:53

joann

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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Kia Rio?
Not much, other than pretty good on gas.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Kia Rio?
Re-do the whole thing and spend more money on "quality" items-this can be done even in economy cars-does not have to made so cheaply.
2008 Kia Rio Review:
Very cheaply made. Weather stripping around all four doors is only held in place by tiny plastic pieces creating many gaps which allow water to enter the vehicle. No place is it glued down all the way around. Weather stripping on windshield not secured down all over-allowing some moisture to get into car. Seats are extremely uncomfortable and hard, I guess they were made to last longer-but not a plus to this car. Constant vibrating in steering wheel when in park and while driving-was told by KIA dealer service dept-have to expect this with a 4 c. engine-which is not correct. All of above problems downplayed by Kia dealer service dept. and stated all O.K. Still having problems. KIA contacted directly-no success there either. I would Not recommend this car to anyone. While it is considered an economy car-comes at quite a high price in most all ways to the owners.
Submitted 2008-07-01 17:28:13

Tarabara

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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Kia Rio?
Nothing, this is the worst vehicle I've ever bought.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Kia Rio?
I've had nothing but problems with this vehicle ever since I bought it. At first the check engine light was on for about a week, then the wiring harness goes out 2 months later. The dealership had our vehicle in the shop for 10 days. They didn't even offer a rental vehicle until I demanded one. Then I contaced Kia directly and they haven't done anything. All they keep telling me is that this stuff happens and that's why they have a warranty. Well I didn't buy a new vehicle to have problems with it. I could have gone anywhere else and I wish I would have. This is the worst vehicle I've ever bought. I will never buy from Kia ever again!!!!

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