2007 Kia Rio Consumer Reviews

Kia Rio 07...actually love it

Written by: iamninja41 on 09/02/2008

Vehicle

2007 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I went from an 03 impala to an 07 Rio. Lots of loss in room, But much more gained in MPG and Reliability. Definitely not a family car, but for a high school or college student, work car, or first car, this is perfect. Cheap off the lot, cheap on gas, NOT cheaply made. An extremely nice car. Definitely not luxury, but who needs that expensive stuff anyways.

Favorite Features

Nice sound system for stock. Comfortable and smooth drive. GREAT on gas. Body styling is not bad at all.

Suggested Improvements

Make power windows and locks STANDARD. I can make do without them, but they are really nice to have.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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The rio that couldn't

Written by: Arkaneinc on 08/01/2008

Vehicle

2007 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I bought the car is July of 2007. Brand new with only 6 miles. I've owned Kia's in the past but nothing like this one. It has the worst gas mileage I've ever experienced. Not all of the 2007 Models are like this. I know of a lot of them that get 40+ MPG. But if your lucky like me then you will find yourself getting 16-18 mpg hwy doing 55-65 mph. If I could go back in time I'd buy a Honda or a Toyota. After taking the car to 5 dealerships they never did fix the problem and have stated they could not find one. You may be one of the lucky ones if you buy this vehicle but there is that other possibility.

Favorite Features

Body style and interior

Suggested Improvements

A better looking antenna instead of a roof mounted one. A current mpg readout. And more people in the quality control department

7 out 9 people found this review helpful

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rio 5

Written by: cheryl on 07/19/2008

Vehicle

2007 Kia Rio Rio5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I drive mostly hwy and getting about 38 mpg. Miss power windows and locks, but love the mpg. No problems. Had an Optima for 4 years and had no problems at all either.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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MY '07 KIA RIO

Written by: JADAVI2 on 06/19/2008

Vehicle

2007 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Love it! This is my 1st new car. I am very pleased with it. Great price, great car.

Favorite Features

The gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

Miss power Windows.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Very nice car

Written by: Brad on 06/19/2008

Vehicle

2007 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This car gets great mileage and lots of room for the price. Much more stylish than the Yaris or Aveo and much lower sticker price. Not much power, but I was looking for mileage, not power. 6 advanced airbags make me feel safer in such a small car. Brake rotors shimmy but could have been from rough braking in the past. Otherwise, love the car. For the price it seems like the best deal out there.

Favorite Features

Exterior appearance, great mileage, good interior room.

Suggested Improvements

Would like cruise control and ABS, but then again, for what I paid, I'm pretty happy to live without them.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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I wasn't happy with gas mileage

Written by: LB on 06/04/2008

Vehicle

2007 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

We purchased the vehicle in May of last year. It is a cute economical disposable car but, here it is a year later and the car can't pass inspection because there is a bubble in the tire they said from a pothole living in New York. It's a great possibility but, they offered no help to resolve the situation. One of the main reasons for purchasing this particular vehicle was the gas mileage and it gets nowhere near what is says would. When we asked the dealer we were told it was the gas. We use exxon company has been around along time. I will never purchase another Kia again. This is the first time I've had problems like that. They told us exxon gas was bad it doesn't matter what gas it's still bad.

Favorite Features

none

Suggested Improvements

I believe they should back whatever products they put on there vehicles since thats what represents them it just seems like there is an excuse for everything.

2 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Kia does not stand by their warranty!

Written by: Lindsey S. on 06/02/2008

Vehicle

2007 Kia Rio Rio5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)

Review

My Kia Rio5 has been in the shop this past month 5 times for the same issue! Kia will only approve the minimal amount of repairs and has yet to fix my vehicle. For the last month, I have been without my car and after the engine and oxygen sensor has been replaced, the vehicle is still broken. What does Kia say??? Nothing. They will not return my phone calls. Whats the use of a 10 year/100,000 mile warranty, if Kia will not make good on it! Don't buy Kia! The cars are cute and fuel efficient, but not dependable and Kia does not stand behind their product!

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Actually make good on the warranty that is built into the price of the car.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Better than I expected

Written by: eap on 04/21/2008

Vehicle

2007 Kia Rio Rio5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Drives better on the highway than I thought it would for a small car-I was pleasantly surprised at the lack of effect on the car when semi trucks passes me or I passes semi trucks-I expected to be pushed around on the road more than I was

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Dealers should have more cars available with ABS-don't short change safety to keep the price down

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Love it

Written by: deb126 on 03/02/2008

Vehicle

2007 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Really love the Kia cars, we own two now, just bought a 2008 Spectra after purchasing a 2007 Rio 2 months ago, now we both have Kias and we love them.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

I only miss having power windows in my Rio, was used to that in other cars but doesnt affect driving it so I will live with it.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Kia Rio-1 sweet ride

Written by: Merlin on 02/25/2008

Vehicle

2007 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is a sweet, fun to drive, ecomomical and good-looking little car. I have had good service experience and am very happy with my choice of this car.

Favorite Features

I like everything about this car (except the cup carrier and the inability to find a blank key to have duplicates made).

Suggested Improvements

I don't like the console cup carrier.

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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