KIA rio hatch back

[Chevron]

I bought the Rio Sedan 1.4Tec about 2 months ago. I must agree that sometimes the 1.4 feels a bit sluggish on hills, but otherwise it is an awesome car and I do not in any way regret the purchase

Thank you.

 

[killadoob]

Don't feed the troll okes .

Roxi what colour did you get?

 

[Cool E]

Troll showing us selective reading. Also, show us a quicker 1.4?

Please don't give us a turbo or supercharged 1.4..

my fezz 1.4 is not sluggish

 

[killadoob]

my fezz 1.4 is not sluggish

O i owned a fezz like yours and yes it is, put it up hill and it's sluggish unless you got a different engine to my old fiesta haha. Anyways don't wanna be feeding them trolls too much .

Great car though apart from the engine going a few times and kuk ford services it was a legend for 7 years but you gotta move on sometimes. My fezz had decent power no doubt but uphill it was obviously sluggish being a 1.4.

 

[Brawler]

my fezz 1.4 is not sluggish

2005 Fiesta 1.4i 60kw, 128nm, 0 - 100 14.77s
2012 Fiesta 1.4i 70kw, 128nm, 0 - 100 12.3s
2012 Rio 1.4 79kw, 135nm, 0 - 100 11.10s

http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=253671
http://www.car-specs.za.net/ford-fiesta-1-4i-trend-3-door-my06-2006-01-specs.aspx
http://www.um.co.za/specifications/ford_fiesta_2012_1_4_trend_5-door_(2012).aspx

So much for the "sluggish" Rio. I guess you talking the usual crap Cool E?

 

[Quantum Theory]

My 2009 1.4 i20 (Same engine as Rio) was a lot less sluggish than my 2005 1.4 Fiesta (when it wasn't broken).

I do like the new Fiesta, Focus and Ranger... even the Kuga, but I have lost my trust in the blue oval.

 

[FiestaST]

Aha...

Sporty Kia Rio 3-door lands in SA

http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/cars/kia/sporty-kia-rio-3-door-lands-in-sa-1973056

PRICES

1.2 (4dr, 5dr) - R203 995

1.4 (4dr, 5dr) - R228 995

1.4 AT (4dr, 5dr) - R241 995

1.4 TEC (3dr, 4dr, 5dr) - R241 995

1.4 TEC AT (3dr, 4dr, 5dr) - R254 995

All Rios are warranted for five years or 150 000km, and come with a four-year or 60 000km service plan

 

[mr_norris]

PRICES

1.2 (4dr, 5dr) - R203 995

1.4 (4dr, 5dr) - R228 995

1.4 AT (4dr, 5dr) - R241 995

1.4 TEC (3dr, 4dr, 5dr) - R241 995

1.4 TEC AT (3dr, 4dr, 5dr) - R254 995

The prices are insane. I bought a Tec in 2013 that cost 187k

 

[Looney]

Prices are stupid! You can get an Audi A1 demo for the price of the 1.4 TEC.

 

[Gnome]

Prices are stupid! You can get an Audi A1 demo for the price of the 1.4 TEC.

Although the prices are crazy, compare new cars to new cars and vice versa.

Also, from Audi A1 brochure:

New Vehicle Warranty
A comprehensive 1-year, unlimited distance warranty included as
standard on all new Audis. A 12-year anti-corrosion guarantee.

Seriously?
1 year warranty on a brand new car. What a joke. Why do people even buy VW anymore.

 

[FiestaST]

"Although a sunroof is optional on the 4- and 5-door models (R7 000), it is standard on the 3-door model."

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/kia-rio-tec-3-door-added-to-local-range/

 

[cKHID]

Could be sportier

"Although a sunroof is optional on the 4- and 5-door models (R7 000), it is standard on the 3-door model."

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/kia-rio-tec-3-door-added-to-local-range/

They should of atleast made it a bit sportier.. sideskirts, roof spoiler mayb..

 

[FiestaST]

Nice random thread bump.

I have yet to see one of these 3-door Rio models.

Maybe they are not a big seller

 

[Hamster]

Meh, these Rio's are everywhere. Walking through the parking lot at work and you pass 5 or 6 of them. That really ruins a car for me.

 

[Hendrix]

Meh, these Rio's are everywhere. Walking through the parking lot at work and you pass 5 or 6 of them. That really ruins a car for me.

I hear you, but generally good cars sell well. And the Rio is one of them.
Want a normal car that's rare, buy a Fiat or Opel.

 

[Hamster]

I hear you, but generally good cars sell well. And the Rio is one of them.
Want a normal car that's rare, buy a Fiat or Opel.

Think I'd rather own a KIA that everybody drives than a FIAT

 

[FiestaST]

Fix It Again Tony

 

[FiestaST]

The slow seller 3-door

 

[SHL]

If you like 'pap' engines, then you are making the correct decision.

 

[skye.za]

These Rios are overpriced as a used car purchase.
The interior is nice but not impressed by Kia. It is meh as a car. Not great but not terrible either.