Are Kia Rio engines good?
The Kia Rio is a competent performer but it’s not as fun to drive as some rivals. The latest Rio certainly benefits from its revised engine range compared to the old model, which was noticeably lagging behind rivals in performance terms by the time it was replaced.
How long does Kia Rio last?
With proper care and maintenance, a Kia Rio can last for 200,000 miles or more. If you drive an average of 15,000 miles per year, you can expect the Rio to serve you for about 13 years or thereabouts. This can only happen if you keep up with maintenance and avoid abusing the car.
How long will a CRDI engine last?
Even under normal driving conditions and if driven with care the engine can last for more than 2.5 lakhs kms. The engine life is extended if the car is well maintained with strict plan of servicing.
What are the new features of the Kia Rio?
To keep things in line with other models in Kia’s line-up, a sleek grille graces the front end, and compared with previous generations the Rio’s front bumper is lower and wider than before, while a further update for 2021 brought a number of new wheel and colour options.
Is the Kia Rio a good budget alternative?
With the ride quality sorted, the Kia makes for an attractive budget alternative. Kia may still be marketing the Rio on price, but don’t confuse this with a compromised product. The Rio offers a balanced chassis, strong engine, useable space, and a cleanly designed interior at an affordable price.
Why is the Kia Rio so hard to drive?
The resulting soft suspension and under-damping left the Rio unsettled at speed; a weakness in what is otherwise a surprisingly good car. In tuning the car for European roads Kia’s engineers have stiffened the springs and upped the damping rates to the extend that at times the Rio borders on the firm.
Does the Kia Rio have a CD Radio?
Kia claims its CD radio is an integrated Kia unit specially designed for the Rio, but it looks ill at ease in the Rio’s cabin as neither its colour nor its design matches the rest of the instrumentation. Its buttons are too small.