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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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2012 kia rio

so far, it is receiving good reviews.
it's a looker for sure.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-...r-first-drive/

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...ive/index.html

http://www.insideline.com/kia/rio/20...rst-drive.html

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...kia_rio_drive/

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test



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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 02:41 AM
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It's quite nice. It has the most power in its class (138 hp) and also the best fuel economy (30/40 mpg).

I like Rio's twin Hyundai Accent more.



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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 09:18 AM
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Rio looks like a rebadged VW Rabbit.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Knight
Rio looks like a rebadged VW Rabbit.
It definitely does.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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Isnt Rio the cheapest car in the US? thats a great car for the money.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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I saw our local Toyota dealer wants $13k for a Smart Car?
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 10:23 AM
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Nah that's the Versa Cody. And it's not anywhere near the standard of the 2 koreans
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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Yeah, Nissan Versa is the cheapest car followed by Hyundai Accent.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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kia rio 5.... starting at $13,600
http://www.kia.com/#/rio-5-door/explore/
the LX is $17,700

totally jealous.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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KIA = most used vehicle by terrorists around the world particularly in Iraq...as a veteran I would never ever buy a car by Kia.
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Lalo
kia rio 5.... starting at $13,600
http://www.kia.com/#/rio-5-door/explore/
the LX is $17,700

totally jealous.
Same here.

And sedan is even cheaper, at $12,295.

My favorite Kia is still Soul.
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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 11:42 AM
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Kia prices 2012 Rio sedan at $13,400*

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/25/k...dan-at-13-400/

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