2008 Kia Rio Consumer Discussions

Kia Rio Engine Problems

computer blew up on my new 2008 Kia Rio

Written by: bustermarie on Oct 31, 2008 01:30 PM

so i have had my car for only 2 month took in today and they found the computer has completely blown up and needs replacing. The care has been stuck in 3rd gear now till I could get it in and running rough and loud with bad gas milage. this is crazy it only has 3000 miles on it. the dealership even said they have never heard of this happening before. my concern that i have ... Read More...

Low End Sedans (under $16k)

I Have Both A Versa and A Fit, and If I Could Only Have One...

Written by: micweb on Apr 29, 2008 03:11 PM

it would be the Versa or a 2009 Fit. The current 2008 Fit isn't in that list because the current model, which was introduced in Asia around 2000 if I recollect correctly, suffers from being a little too small and twitchy on the highway. It's a true "B" car (size category = mini, not compact) and suffers from some of the B car shortcomings, like not dealing with the freeway ... Read More...

Kia Rio MPG-Real World Numbers

Re: Kia Rio: MPG-Real World Numbers [pf_flyer]

Written by: my_burg on Mar 26, 2008 10:05 AM

Just bought a new 2008 Base Rio. Checked the milage this morning. 30mpg, mostly highway. mostly 70 mph The overdrive (5th gear in my standard transmission) is geared too low. I'm tach'ing 3500 rpm at 70 mph. Should be between 2500 rpm and 3000 rpm. I don't see how I will ever get 38 mpg out of this ride? On the other hand, the Rio has much more torque with the 1.6L I4 than ... Read More...

Kia Rio Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: Kia Rio: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [Car_man]

Written by: my_burg on Mar 26, 2008 09:55 AM

Freedom KIA, Westover WV Paid $9999 for a base model 2008 RIO with 2 free oil changes and a couple of Kia Tee shirts. Needed a work car and this more than exceeded my expectations. Dealership was great. Hope to deal with them again when my wife needs her next car/ van / SUV. Read More...

Kia Rio MPG-Real World Numbers

Re: Kia Rio MPG... [lightout]

Written by: mnourse1 on Mar 21, 2008 10:06 PM

there are several factors that govern your city mileage.. First off, if you have an automatic transmission, it doesnt shift into the higher(od) gear until you reach 38miles per hour, keeping that in mind, if your always at 25-35 you never reach the optimum operating rpm range for fuel effeciency.(watch your rpms, thats the tachometer.) If you have a 5 speed tranny, ... Read More...

Kia Rio Hybrid

Kia rio hybrid link

Written by: ilovemykiario5 on Nov 03, 2007 11:04 PM

Try this link instead. This is probably the only car I would trade my 2006 Rio5 in for! http://www.cargurus.com/blog/2007/03/12/kia-does-its-research-the-2008-rio-hybri- - d/ Read More...

Kia Rio Hybrid

Written by: carzann on Mar 15, 2007 11:50 AM

This is supposed to come out in 2008 or 2009 maybe? They're going through major road testing right now, I guess to get everything right. I think it showed at the Geneva Auto Show, but I haven't seen too much about it. It will be cheaper than Honda or Toyota, so that's a good thing, I guess. I don't know much about Kia, but I feel like their cars have improved a lot over the ... Read More...