2007 Kia Rio/Rio5 Review
MSRP: $10,770 - $13,495
User Rating: 8.7 out of 10
Highs: Ride, controls, turning circle.
Lows: ABS option hard to find, acceleration, so-so fuel economy for class, crash-test results.
Overview
The Rio sedan and Rio 5 hatchback have a relatively pleasant, 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine. Fuel economy is good but trails the class leaders. The ride is comfortable and quiet. Handling isn’t particularly agile. ABS is very hard to find. Curtain air bags are standard, but IIHS side-crash-test results are poor.
What’s new in 2007?
The 2007 Kia Rio receives revised 14- and 15-inch alloy wheel designs, new manual and automatic transmission shift knobs, chrome Kia logo on steering wheel center pad and the addition of an illuminated ignition surround. A new SX four-door is added to the lineup featuring front fog lights, 15-inch alloy wheels, rear spoiler, metal-finish interior trim, metal pedals, unique black mesh sport fabric inserts with red highlights and red accent stitching on the door panels, chrome accents on instrument panel air vents and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. Also new 16-inch alloy wheels are optional for the SX.
Source: Consumer Reports.org
