Is Kia Rio a good car 2012?
The 2012 Rio is better-looking, more fuel efficient, fun to drive, and best of all offers a great value to consumers in need of a compact car. The Kia Rio also matches up favorably to its competition. The Honda Fit has more cargo room, but less engine power.
When did the Kia Rio come out in the US?
The Rio replaced the first generation Pride —a rebadged version of the Ford Festiva —and the Avella, a subcompact sold as a Ford in some markets. A second generation was introduced in 2005 in Europe and 2006 in North America, sharing its platform with the Hyundai Accent, a subcompact manufactured by its sister Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea .
Is there a problem with the Kia Rio starter?
I really think there is a Factory defect in the 2912 and 2013 Kia Rio. This explains the low price. After reading these posts-I am convinced that the starter in 2012 and 2013 is defective. I had a 2001 PT Cruiser and I didn’t have any problems with it Sold it in 2015 to upgrade.
Is the Kia Rio no frills for sale?
Way cheaper than a no frills 2014 Rio -as in not even power windows- that was for sale. I really think there is a Factory defect in the 2912 and 2013 Kia Rio. This explains the low price. After reading these posts-I am convinced that the starter in 2012 and 2013 is defective.
What kind of body style does the Kia Rio have?
Body styles have included a three and five-door hatchback and four-door sedan, equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive . The Rio replaced the first generation Pride —a rebadged version of the Ford Festiva —and the Avella, a subcompact sold as a Ford in some markets.
Is the Kia Rio a good cargo car?
While the 2012 Kia Rio is a well-rounded car, it doesn’t excel in cargo capacity like the Honda Fit or driving fun like the Ford Fiesta. The Kia Rio has been completely revamped for 2012 and has an even lower price tag.
When does the new Kia Rio come out?
As a result, although new Kia Rio is a significantly larger car than the third-generation model with extra equipment, its weight-gain has been kept to a minimum. The 5-door version of new Kia Rio will go on sale in Europe during the third quarter of 2011 with the all-new 3-door model joining Kia’s B-segment line-up in the first quarter of 2012.
How much does a Kia Rio 5 door cost?
The 2012 Kia Rio LX 5-door has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) around $14,000. The Rio EX 5-door starts around $15,000 and the top-trim SX 5-door is near $18,000.
What kind of transmission does a Kia Rio LX have?
The 2012 Kia Rio LX comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission (a 6-speed automatic is available), air conditioning, a radio with auxiliary/USB input, steering-wheel audio controls and four speakers and that’s about it.