Just bought this exact car! So far really happy with it. Was a toss up between this and Nissan Micra but room in rear much better in Rio. Also feels much more solidly built.
im in america and i cant get the polo i have a golf. i dont know if i want to go a size down but hands down on styling i like the rio better than the fiesta. id choose the rio.
Recent car history for me... 9 new VW Polos (changed after 2yrs on a PCP, since they became available), then a Golf. Was going to go back to a Polo this year as the price difference on the Golf is not worth it (imo). However went for a test drive in the new Rio and they will be getting my money (PCP) this time. Payments are £50 cheaper a month than a similarly equipped Polo and the balloon payment £1000 less (both with £100 deposit and 12k miles a yr). VW's quality has also taken a dive compared to my earlier cars - South African, Spanish and German made ones.
Clive, i am in the same situation as you, on 5th Polo 1.4tdi after 1.8tdi Golf on a company lease. VW not what they used to be, water pump packed up on my 2.5yr old polo just recently (no cost to me). Seriously thinking of Rio. If you dont mind asking, how much is your payments per month?
Good review, I'd certainly go for this over a Fiesta, as the reviewer says, it's smart & clean cut, much more sophisticated than the bloated Fiesta which I've never really liked- and the new one looks to similar. Previously wouldn't consider Kia, but now it's between this and the Polo.
John Falck-Therkelsen It's hard to take criticisms against Fords seriously nowadays because people tend to just criticise them because they're popular and a lot of people like them. It's almost as if criticising Fords heightens people's egos. Either way, if you don't like it, you don't like it, fair game, but I just disagree that the Rio is a more sophisticated car. Don't get me wrong, I love the Rio, I was considering purchasing one myself, but I got a Fiesta instead lol, I just think in reality it's evident that the Rio is at the end of the day, built to a budget, say what you will about the design of the interior, but the quality feels a lot better in a Fiesta. About the Fiesta being bloated, it is certainly a beefier car, but coming from driving experience, it makes the car feel a bit bigger to drive, not so much that it feels too bulky, but enough to make it seem like a more refined car. Plus, the Fiesta just puts a smile on your face when you drive it down a winding country road.
I take your comments on board and won't discount the Fiesta from my list, I do agree it must be a far sharper drive; however my comment regarding sophistication was made purely about KIAs new design philosophy, and that I find it refreshing after years of over styled superminis (take a look at the new Micra for example), KIA it seems is taking the 'less is more' approach, removing the unnecessary crap from car designs and that should be welcomed.
I own a 2003 Kia Rio and been driving it now for a little over 14 years. I decided it was time to buy a newer car offering updated options like bluetooth, satellite radio, etc. I enjoyed my Kia Rio so much, I decided to get another. In the USA this car has a 10 yr warranty. Also I'm 4'10", so I have more concern with trying to find a car that is, I guess, small enough for me. If it's too big, I can't properly see out the back window (unless I'm only worried about a giraffe walking behind the car while backing up) and being able to reach the pedals.
Iv been looking at a fiesta 1.0 ecoboost but it's got stupid cylinder deactivation runs on 2 cylinders.. it's a disaster waiting to happen.. the Rio seems a better way to go ... + 7years warranty..
We are about to change from a 13 plate fiesta ecoboost to a 17 plate rio 3 ,1 litre. The elephant in the room for 1000's of 13 plate ecoboost ford engined cars is the ,10 year/ 150'000 mile wet Campbeltown change. It's a 8 hour job and an indipendant garage that can actually do it will charge atleast £800(for will charge £1100). Now that's a big chunk of money on our example with 108'000 miles and a value of £2700. So the rio is slightly noisier with a chain,but will last longer in theory.
I'd be happy with a Rio! Looks quite good but would probably go for a Fiesta if I could choose but my heart is with Renault! I know hate me if you want but that's my taste! And this Rio really looks quite good too! Good work Kia!
I like the fiesta... but the mk8 has cylinder deactivation I'd have the Rio maybe not as much fun as the fiesta but I think it's engine will give trouble # ecoboom
hi there i was wondering wich one you prefered between kia ceed 3 and rio 4? i maybe will change my megane 2.19 dci for a new car and i saw those two cars but can't decide.. i was wondering wich one you would choose ( quality, confort, the petrol used etc) excuse me if my english isn't good
Joseph Nasr tottaly different car. Stay with kia. I have 325ti e46 is fast its solid like rock brakes well but come on its (yours) 2008 an OLD CAR. Buy a Kia cheap spare parts cheap services fuel economy incurance etc
If I wanted a supermini I'd buy an Audi A1 personally. Most people buy on a PCP deal and the monthly payments are not much more on the premium cars like the Audi as they hold their value better. Great review by the way, this guy is good.
No, it doesn't come with turbo. But 130hp (if not big) is enough for a car this size. In my country, KIA offer Rio with one engine option, a 1.4i 98.5hp. It can go up hills quickly, even with automatic transmission.
If you would've listen he said, it's no longer avalibe with 3 door you mongoloid, noone said this is the first 5 door version, but it will only come with 5 from now on. Lose 5k a year? Sure with 7 year warranty! Idiot.
Predrag Kardashian It's a review? The whole point of these videos is to compare the car with the class leaders and other cars. The Fiesta is the more fun car to drive in the segment, and the Polo is the more refined car to drive in the segment, so there is bound to be comparisons.
M7md Hassan but, the boot is smaller, ford only has a 2 year warranty compared to Kias 7 and don't plan on bringing any adult friends in the rear passenger seats in the fiesta. there's no knee or headroom at all for a normal size adult like me. also while I agree that the fiesta looks nicer from the outside, the inside of the new Kia looks better, and the Kia looks pretty good outside too.
Win Aung that's not being a sissy... This thing was a deal breaker for me when i decided to buy a new car. I bought suzuki baleno instead as it had pretty much everything the Rio had and was even cheaper
I've had a Rio for 3 years from new. Fabulous car. It's been rock solid. I would definitely buy another Rio.
I just bought the GT-Line :)
Is it a good choice for a first car
have a kia rio for 4 years now and and it's been rock solid to this day. never had any problems with it whatsoever. I'm glad I chose kia.
We had a new Rio I 2015 and he just re ordered a new Rio. Brilliant car 2 car seats in the back and still plenty of space. Been the perfect family car
Rich great review mate. You have improved so much and I now consider you as a proper serious motoring journalist 👍😊. Keep it up
J TheAndroidFreak i was going to comment the same thing... he has stepped up way much better than his first review.. and looking more confident now
Just bought this exact car! So far really happy with it. Was a toss up between this and Nissan Micra but room in rear much better in Rio. Also feels much more solidly built.
As always, really nice review! Your camera man is one of the best, I really appreciate all your work, big thumbs up! :)
You guys deserve waaaay more subs.
Agreed. 👍
Thanks 301! 👍
301Views agreed
im in america and i cant get the polo i have a golf. i dont know if i want to go a size down but hands down on styling i like the rio better than the fiesta. id choose the rio.
I would consider it, especially when it comes to insurance cost. Significantly less than others
I think this Rio has a lovely interior and I liked the exterior too.
Recent car history for me... 9 new VW Polos (changed after 2yrs on a PCP, since they became available), then a Golf. Was going to go back to a Polo this year as the price difference on the Golf is not worth it (imo). However went for a test drive in the new Rio and they will be getting my money (PCP) this time.
Payments are £50 cheaper a month than a similarly equipped Polo and the balloon payment £1000 less (both with £100 deposit and 12k miles a yr). VW's quality has also taken a dive compared to my earlier cars - South African, Spanish and German made ones.
Clive, i am in the same situation as you, on 5th Polo 1.4tdi after 1.8tdi Golf on a company lease. VW not what they used to be, water pump packed up on my 2.5yr old polo just recently (no cost to me). Seriously thinking of Rio. If you dont mind asking, how much is your payments per month?
Good review, I'd certainly go for this over a Fiesta, as the reviewer says, it's smart & clean cut, much more sophisticated than the bloated Fiesta which I've never really liked- and the new one looks to similar.
Previously wouldn't consider Kia, but now it's between this and the Polo.
John Falck-Therkelsen It's hard to take criticisms against Fords seriously nowadays because people tend to just criticise them because they're popular and a lot of people like them. It's almost as if criticising Fords heightens people's egos. Either way, if you don't like it, you don't like it, fair game, but I just disagree that the Rio is a more sophisticated car. Don't get me wrong, I love the Rio, I was considering purchasing one myself, but I got a Fiesta instead lol, I just think in reality it's evident that the Rio is at the end of the day, built to a budget, say what you will about the design of the interior, but the quality feels a lot better in a Fiesta. About the Fiesta being bloated, it is certainly a beefier car, but coming from driving experience, it makes the car feel a bit bigger to drive, not so much that it feels too bulky, but enough to make it seem like a more refined car. Plus, the Fiesta just puts a smile on your face when you drive it down a winding country road.
I take your comments on board and won't discount the Fiesta from my list, I do agree it must be a far sharper drive; however my comment regarding sophistication was made purely about KIAs new design philosophy, and that I find it refreshing after years of over styled
superminis (take a look at the new Micra for example), KIA it seems is taking the 'less is more' approach, removing the unnecessary crap from car designs and that should be welcomed.
Rio is the best for style interior design and overall good looks
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I own a 2003 Kia Rio and been driving it now for a little over 14 years. I decided it was time to buy a newer car offering updated options like bluetooth, satellite radio, etc. I enjoyed my Kia Rio so much, I decided to get another. In the USA this car has a 10 yr warranty. Also I'm 4'10", so I have more concern with trying to find a car that is, I guess, small enough for me. If it's too big, I can't properly see out the back window (unless I'm only worried about a giraffe walking behind the car while backing up) and being able to reach the pedals.
Iv been looking at a fiesta 1.0 ecoboost but it's got stupid cylinder deactivation runs on 2 cylinders.. it's a disaster waiting to happen.. the Rio seems a better way to go ... + 7years warranty..
We are about to change from a 13 plate fiesta ecoboost to a 17 plate rio 3 ,1 litre.
The elephant in the room for 1000's of 13 plate ecoboost ford engined cars is the ,10 year/ 150'000 mile wet Campbeltown change.
It's a 8 hour job and an indipendant garage that can actually do it will charge atleast £800(for will charge £1100).
Now that's a big chunk of money on our example with 108'000 miles and a value of £2700.
So the rio is slightly noisier with a chain,but will last longer in theory.
Agreed. I would prefer the noise.
Neat review!
JUST BOUGHT IT! TOP TRIM
How have you got on with it?
I'd be happy with a Rio! Looks quite good but would probably go for a Fiesta if I could choose but my heart is with Renault! I know hate me if you want but that's my taste! And this Rio really looks quite good too! Good work Kia!
I like the fiesta... but the mk8 has cylinder deactivation I'd have the Rio maybe not as much fun as the fiesta but I think it's engine will give trouble # ecoboom
I'm going for the Rio
How have you got on with your Rio.
what is the height of the car with the boot open (floor - top part of boot door)?
is there a reason a lot of eco petrol cars don't have a six speed box, are we being ripped off or is it more technical?
we are
why is there big subtitles right in the middle of the screen
hi there i was wondering wich one you prefered between kia ceed 3 and rio 4?
i maybe will change my megane 2.19 dci for a new car and i saw those two cars but can't decide.. i was wondering wich one you would choose ( quality, confort, the petrol used etc)
excuse me if my english isn't good
Did you get a car if not just by a mazda3
@@Tyrewhisperer yes I finally bought a Ford Focus IV ecoboost st line... Very good car
I would prefer this to the Ford Fiesta Eco Boost
in australia all kias have a 7 year, UNLIMITED kilometre warranty 😁
i'm subscribed ages ago , but they do merit more as carwow did ...
So many screens look like an afterthought. What's the problem with making them integrated into the dash?
David Baker i might be the only one who likes a floating screen :o i think it looks good.
It is cheaper ..
Do you think I should buy a used 2008 BMW x3 3.0si or this Kia as my first car?! I'm so confused and I cannot make up my mind 😨😢
Joseph Nasr kia
Joseph Nasr tottaly different car.
Stay with kia.
I have 325ti e46 is fast its solid like rock brakes well but come on its (yours) 2008 an OLD CAR. Buy a Kia cheap spare parts cheap services fuel economy incurance etc
better than any FORD
Got myself an i20 instead, but it's pretty much the same car
yeah but with an ugly interior!
roasted !!!!
looks identical to it's Hyundai i20 cousin
If I wanted a supermini I'd buy an Audi A1 personally. Most people buy on a PCP deal and the monthly payments are not much more on the premium cars like the Audi as they hold their value better. Great review by the way, this guy is good.
Does the 1.6 litre engine come turbo charged? I hear it's under powered at 130 hp is that true or would that be enough to go up hills quickly?
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No, it doesn't come with turbo.
But 130hp (if not big) is enough for a car this size.
In my country, KIA offer Rio with one engine option, a 1.4i 98.5hp. It can go up hills quickly, even with automatic transmission.
it's always been available as a 5 door. I bought a 5 door in 2014
If you would've listen he said, it's no longer avalibe with 3 door you mongoloid, noone said this is the first 5 door version, but it will only come with 5 from now on. Lose 5k a year? Sure with 7 year warranty! Idiot.
I will buy my first car, do you recommend the rio?
I've got the 2013 Kia Rio, it's a very good car for the money, and the new one looks even better! I can't wait to try it out :)
No it's not good .too near go to the service garage.
Not enough soft touch materials. I would choose the New Ford Fiesta Titanium
Nice. The cars good too ;)
awesome . one problem no Android auto in South Africa!!!!!!!!
:( That's a shame Francis.
what is the blokey that does these reviews called?
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When you switch the radio on on NWA f@#k the police is on.Classic
not as plush as a outdated polo, bit more room and less expensive
omg...please stop comparing cars with old fiesta and polo...
Predrag Kardashian It's a review? The whole point of these videos is to compare the car with the class leaders and other cars. The Fiesta is the more fun car to drive in the segment, and the Polo is the more refined car to drive in the segment, so there is bound to be comparisons.
buy this at circa £15,000 and lose £5,000 a year. after 3 years it's worth £5,000 if your lucky!
fiesta in better looking and more refined
M7md Hassan but, the boot is smaller, ford only has a 2 year warranty compared to Kias 7 and don't plan on bringing any adult friends in the rear passenger seats in the fiesta. there's no knee or headroom at all for a normal size adult like me.
also while I agree that the fiesta looks nicer from the outside, the inside of the new Kia looks better, and the Kia looks pretty good outside too.
Hard plastic door trim. Not good. Can't rest your elbow on it.
ast5515 what a sissy..
Win Aung that's not being a sissy... This thing was a deal breaker for me when i decided to buy a new car. I bought suzuki baleno instead as it had pretty much everything the Rio had and was even cheaper
Ce aiurea e cu volanul pe dreapta. 😅
How can Kia make the new Picanto look so great, but the new Rio a bland, boring box!?!
Camera angles are rubbish.
Try and show the exterior rather that close ups, gives you no overall view of the car.