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2009 Kia Rio Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by greg

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Reviewed: 2009 Kia Rio

4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Why the 2009 Kia Rio?

Discounts & incentives

I could have bought this vehicle for just over $10,000. It had the same options as my Nissan Versa.

Fuel economy

The vehicle was rated at 35-41 MPG. Very good economy for a non-hybrid.

Why Not the 2009 Kia Rio?

Ride smoothness

It was simply a rattle trap. You could feel every bump. The cornering was terrible when entering the freeway. The suspension and shocks are cheap and the car oversteers worse than any other car I have ever driven used or new.

Handling

Horrible oversteer in cornering. Car feels unstable when driving straight. Strictly a budget car with a "we know the car will break" warranty.

Brand reputation & image

Kia is Korean slave labor junk! I owned a 2003 Kia Sorento and within 3 years it visited the shop 35 times for MAJOR repairs. The oil was changed no greater than every 4000 miles. They had to gut the motor a few times. Rusting parts. Falty parts.

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