2013 Kia Rio Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Kia Rio:

The light weight of the car and the healthy output of its engine in conjunction with the rigid feel of the Rio's chassis, and a suspension tuned slightly to the firm end of the spectrum, give the Rio a sporty feel.

-- Canadian Driver

What reviewers liked least about the Kia Rio:

There's noticeable body roll but not a horrendous amount. Ride quality could use some work.

-- AutoWeek

Kia Rio Comparisons:

We're still bigger fans of the Sonic's cheerful scrabble under turbo power, and the Fiesta's electric steering leads in tuning, but the Rio acquits itself better than any small Kia has

-- The Car Connection

Best one-liner about the Kia Rio:

It's quite an accomplishment to make a subcompact car that feels so substantial

-- Canadian Driver