2102 Kia Rio EX 5 door hatchback - Stud or Dud

[It's Time!]

It's rare to see a 5 door hatchback in the USA, but Kia have the new Rio. It will start at $14,350 and have the Kia 10 year 100,000 mile warranty.

[zekmoe]

Y.U.K.
I'm from another era, though I'll bet it's perfectly reasonable as an economy driver.

[guitarpkr67]

I like it.

[EricPeterson]

What is the drive train like? I like the styling actually. Kia continues to impress me.

[halorealm7]

I voted stud. I think it is certainly the direction we are headed. Kia has really stepped up their game the past few years.

[frank62]

I love that ride! I wish I could afford one.

[It's Time!]

Originally Posted by frank62

I love that ride! I wish I could afford one.

You could probably lease the Kia Rio for zero down and $140 a month for 3 or 4 years or longer with that warranty.

[IPLAYLOUD]

I bought a new Optima 2 weeks ago...love it.
This car has the same nice seats, the same EXCELLANT NAV, and much the same insides. The designer came from Audi, and is turning the brand around.

[Warnis]

IDK... I bought a Kia Sorrento for my mother in law, and it has been a great car. Not given any problems for the 4 years she has had it.

[chrisr777]

We appear to have different ideas of the word "stud".

And now back to your previously scheduled commercial.

[fisticuffs]

2102 Kia Rio EX 5 door hatchback - Stud or Dud

I can't speculate on a car that's not coming out for another 91 years. That said. not more than a couple years ago Kia was disposable crap to be avoided at all cost. I understand things have gotten better. I'd buy an AWD Impreza for 18k instead. In fact, I did.

[Boris Bubbanov]

Originally Posted by It's Time!

Lesse:

You want me to sit in this back seat for 3-4 hours without getting out? I'm 180 pounds, and this seat is designed for someone much smaller and lighter. This is not practical for adults. This is a teen car. I have not been afraid to even get in the S-2000 and drive for 7 hours but this Kia thing would just about kill me or make me lose my mind. Well, KIA does mean Killed In Action - that would be about right.

[John Thigpen]

I'm not sure "stud" is the right term, but I like it. I would buy the Optima instead, but I think this is an attactive option in the small care segment. I think Kia has been making considerable steps forward over the last few years.

[Charlie_Pace]

Looks like their version of a VW GTI. From an aesthetics perspective, I likey.

[It's Time!]

Kia have some nice gear haulers that are also great for going to the mountains or the beach.

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