I think he has a point I would have never even have thought of Kia to be a good competitor but the new Rio and Optima look so nice. I don't own a Kia but I give them props for uping their game. Good review dude!

I've got an 06 Rio, and I would step up to the 2012 Rio in a heartbeat if I wanted to spend the money. I don;t drive very much - pretty much just around town to the store, and an occasional trip into San Francisco - but this new Kia Rio seems to rock. I've got -- hpwever -- no real complaints with the 06 Rio. Granted, its not a head turner or a speed merchant, but it's given me no grief in 80 thousand miles. I keep it regularly dealer maintained, and so far, so good.

Thanks for that great review Ron. Can't wait for you to get your hands on the new 36MPG 4cyl BMW 328i. Imagine if BMW sticks a 4cyl diesel in the new 3 series, 42, 44 MPG maybe? Sign me up.

Another good review!!! I almost agree with you on every car you have reviewed!!! Can't say with other car review channels on KZread.

The engine totally loses power and never regain, no matter what I did. I tried turning off and on the ignition, kickdown acceleration, etc. Nothing work!!! You can search for it by typing the keyword "kia all new rio problems"

I'm interested in what you have to say about Rio versus Fit. Have you driven the two? What do you think is more bang for the buck?

i didn't see it as an insult. there are car buyers with lower budgets, it's reality. want the most bang for your buck, look at compact hatch reviews. i see what you mean, sort of, because regardless of how much money i make, i'll still be a compact hatch guy, but still... it isn't an insult.

Im sorry but imo the exterior of the fiesta looks better especially from the rear. Waiting on the fiesta ST :D...Still a good looking car though

@nismofury why would you assume a v6 mustang would be better?

i want this kia rio hatchback but they lied about the gas mileage so i might get a 2013 honda fit sport

I would buy the Fit. It's a better driving car, is more practical from a cargo capacity perspective and is an overall better car, especially with the manual transmission. Kia warranty is better but Honda's resale value is very strong.

Not to being poor, but to be in a budget wich is 99% of the time true,most people who want fuel economy because they think its cool to be eco and have money will buy an Infinity Hybrid or buy a German luxury car and donate some money to green peace, and if the problem is size because they think is hard to park then they buy a mini or an audi A3. Small cars are not bad at all and he is not making fun of anyone that buys it, they are just not Luxury germans cars wich are just better

What kind of problems are you having with your Rio? Please explain.

I love how at 0:55 this guy basically says "if your poor unlike me this is the car you will be looking to buy" sorry we don't have car reviewer money like u boss. PS your reviews blow!

@neptoon08 the 2012 yaris is quite nice.

Because Honda has consistently proven its reliability. I'd put Korean cars about the same as American cars when it comes to reliability and quality build.

Do a review of the BMW! :D

good review...

I have a 2006 Kia rio5. It's not that bad.

It's somewhat true you can't deny that

Hyundai has really stepped it up. Much better looking than the Fiesta... Only the VW Polo looks better

I can't see this car being as reliable as a Honda Fit.

You paid $24,5?...you got ripped off and you bought an extended warranty...10yrs 100k miles is standard what did it extend to? You could of got a focus for less. This rio is in line with a fiesta mazda 2 sonic...shit you coulda bought a v6 mustang.

@dunemoonbeam3 That is true I find Toyota cars very boring! I don't understand why the Camry is the top selling car in america. I understand people like Toyota's reputation but there are soo many better options like the 2012 Kia Optima

I bought "BRAND NEW" All New Rio in January 2012. Since the very beginning, the car always have a lot of problems.

not bad. i'd take it over a mazda 2. but i'd take the yaris over this.

@daviddang82 yeah but imo the 2012 kia rio is better

@daviddang82 lol a yaris

S class or this im not sure yet

@daviddang82 no way its a pos

nobody fucking knows what the fuck they are talking about in the comment section except few. Bitches KIA, Hyundai, Mazda and Nissan screws Toyota and Honda from 2012 onwards.

I know plenty of rich guys buying Kia rio, and tons guys on verge of bankruptcy bought BMWs...

accent better than it

yes, kia is really "KILLING" it. hahah jks... gosh that was lame -_-

The old rios were so bad if you were stupid enough to buy a sedona they gave a rio free!

@dunemoonbeam3 toyota has always been lame. they never had a cool image and toyota as a brand was never really cool. reliable apliance car image is the only thing they've ever had.

A dog lol

KIA= bad quality made and too much plastic in interiors if want try a real car go outside the states and try something real a Peugeot a Renault or even a Opel the black sheep of Chevrolet those would teach to this guy what mean quality and fuel economy at same time

What's so "interesting" about that? Can you imagine Donald Trump pimping a Kia Rio? What fucking planet do you live on? Like everything else, vehicle brands target a certain demographic in the marketplace. Kia isn't for the wealthy automobile buyer, genius. Another snotty nose PC child. Sick of you know it all children always looking to make the world "less offensive". Grow the fuck up you little bitch.