Hatchback Kia Test Drives — 13 February 2012
Vehicle: 2012 Kia Rio 5-door SX
Host: Emme Hall
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[..YouTube..] @dpresuto We actually haven’t reviewed the new Sonic yet. We’ll have it for review in about a month. I know my journalist friends have said very good things about it and we previously put the Chevy Cruze Eco on our Top 10 list. Kia and Hyundai are pretty hard to beat these days.
-Charlie@RoadflyTV
chicco129
[..YouTube..] kia is a joke
youdollpete
[..YouTube..] Nice review Em. Would you classify the interior as “pretty quiet” at speed? Seriously considering this car. Thanks.
123gwf
[..YouTube..] Reviews like this are depressing because I realize that for all the Lamborghini and Ferrari reviews I’ve watched, THIS is the sort of car I will end up shopping for next.
Actually, I’m leaning towards the Mazda2, but you get the point.
bottomlayer
[..YouTube..] No holla on the Rio because you can only get a sunroof with the automatic transmission.
The Fit, Yaris, Versa, and 2 do not offer a sunroof at all.
The best options in this class are the Fiesta and Sonic. They are the only choices that allow both sunroof and manual transmission.
ManuelDr
[..YouTube..] Jesus Christ those roads look like poo.
jlmood2007
[..YouTube..] @tcbecht88 you bastard !!
)) LOL
UCplayer
[..YouTube..] I want a “slow car” like this one….133hp….8secs 0-60mph! Sick of my old clio with 60hp!
soyntgo4it
[..YouTube..] Like she said this cars are made for more city use, just like all the others that are in same segment as the RIO easy to park easy maintenance best part great on gas. If I were getting one I would certainly get one loaded up with all the options you gotta be entertained in the city as well if you decide to take a long trip out of the city too might as well pay a little extra for the options. KIA good job you have come along way keep it up..
92CamryLE
[..YouTube..] I don’t like the way it looks, so I would go with the new Elantra hatch.
dpresuto
[..YouTube..] Good review! I especially liked the ride on the crappy road versus yet another car review on nice, quiet, non-traffic roads. The one item I thought should have been mentioned though is the clear influence in looks/design throughout, at least IMHO, of the VW GTI, and the fact that the Kia’s base price is $10K less than the GTI with more doors/room/etc… I also agree with Getched that the Chevy Sonic should be included in your comparison group as it is a very similar car in the same class.
CHEVAVAL04
[..YouTube..] The toggle switches are snatch and grab from the GT-R:)
kolbis99
[..YouTube..] dare I say those mirrors are Porsche looking 0.o?
Barobran92
[..YouTube..] Those wheels are awesome, and LED brake lights are pretty cool for this class, i would definitely consider the Rio if I’m looking to get a subcompact, awesome review!!
Getched
[..YouTube..] Nice one Emme! What are your thoughts on this vs the Hyundai Accent? And what about the Chevy Sonic?
royalcrisis
[..YouTube..] I was looking into getting this car but I’m 23 and the insurance would be more expensive then the payments -__-
WesSeid
[..YouTube..] My only hesitation on getting one is I’m not sure if I’m a good enough driver to safely make air quotes every time I shift.
royalcrisis
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tcbecht88
[..YouTube..] EMME, MARRY ME. Just don’t tell my wife ( ;
Torchi0
[..YouTube..] 2.0T on this, please.