I bought my kia rio 2019 brand new. It was the first car I've ever purchased myself. It's awesome! It's affordable, good gas mileage, safe, and dependable. Such an underrated car!!
I'm planning on going to dealership for the rio to spec it out myself. Would this be an issue & how long does it typically take to expect a new car spec'ed out from Kia? I'm Honda guy, so this is unknown territory for me, but that warranty is super enticing. Any issues with he rio from a long time owner anything is helpful, thanks!
Don't anyone tell my 2001 Kia Rio that it isn't the best car on the road. It's right at 200,000 miles with minimal repairs. It thinks it is a supercar. : )
I have a 2012 kia forte hatch back and i love it. Drives smooth on the road , it's smooth on turns, saves alot on gas. And spacious inside. Still looks new inside and out.
It’s probably because hot cars are probably paid to promote crossover SUV’s. You can see that when they complain that it’s “excessive” and that makes it a terrible car. I didn’t hear any complaints about maintenance or reliability, just that it’s too big. When I bought my Forte, the salesman was saying how they can’t keep the Telluride in stock, it was such a hot sell.
Co-worker has 155,000 miles on a 2011 Soul, no problems, none. Neighbor had a 2002 Kia Suv, 205,000, normal maintenance and a new battery. That was it.
@@lonniebeal6032 Exactly. Brand as a whole is very reliable. The issues they do have are usually catastrophic failures from quality control issues and just average levels of wear. You got a big warranty saying they can't afford to have common issues. Just avoid the first couple years of a new powertrain or plan to trade in at the end of warranty
I’ve had a Kia Rio for about 2-3 years now and it’s my first car it’s a good car I just wish it was a little bigger and not Manuel like I wish the windows and locks were automatic
My 2011 kia forte I bought at 47000 miles , now on 180,000+ miles , nevr broken down , sounds like a diesel now and road noise is loud but a great car with no repairs , only frequent oil changes and home maintained. Still gets 35 mpg . Best 8000 I spent 8 years ago
just bought a new silver 2020 Rio S model and I love it. It might be a boring, small, plain looking subcompact grocery mover but its good on gas and drives great. comfy seats too!
@@guillermoortiz1492 yeah I am very impressed with it! I can't believe how zippy that car is considering it only has 120hp and weighs like 2800 pounds. I am convinced the transmission is geared PERFECTLY to get it moving. Averaging 38 MPG!
The Kia soul is one of Kia top selling car and they're very reliable. They're just box and funny-looking that's. Should be in the best if it's selling and it's reliable
I have and owned the 2014 optima SX and the 2017 optima SXL. They are both are great cars never had any problems besides regular maintenance. They were both better in QULITY /looks /reliability then the Honda Accord and camery of those years .
mario have a 2014 Rio, it’s very simple but yet I love it! I’ve had more “luxurious” in the past, my past car was a Veloster 2012, that car was so heavy to drive, I did not felt safe. The Rio Has taken me from place to place very smoothly and omg the amount of gas money I had spent in the past was insane now that I think about it, such an economical car
I just bought myself a 2023 Kia Rio hatchback, love the little guy to death so far. It's small, easy to drive, low to the ground and deceptively quick. I hope I made the right choice long term though.
I ordered a grey 2022 rio s hatchy. Took 5 months to arrive but worth it. I put some tints, weather floor mats, custom logo seat covers, alloy wheels, and a hitch for my mountain bike. 40-45 mpg highway with easy oil changes at home... no complaints.
can I pull people around in rio using uber/lyft? Like, would they give me a hard time applying cause I've heard its a small car for those rideshare, thanks! 4 months in, hoe is she btw? Thanks!
Extended family has 3 Kia Souls (2012,2017,2019). All owners and drivers love them. 2012 currently has over 90K miles and still runs very smooth with no repairs other than maintenance.
Kia are great vehicles, I have owned them for many years, first had a 2008 Rio for five years, went from FL to Mexico twice and from FL to Dallas twice and in 100 thousand miles never had a single problem,only oil and filter changes, traded it for a 2012 Spectra hatchback and went from FL to Dentro, OH twice with it, no problems at all, had it for four years and after 80 thousand miles traded for a 2015 Sportage which never had any issues at all. Now I own a 2018 Sportage with 21K Miles and hope to keep it long times. Are Kia vehicles the best in the market? No, they are not but they are reliable, they run well, they do not brake easily and even if they do, the company offer a very good warranty for 100K miles on engine and transmission plus 60K miles bumper to bumper. Which american or japanese made car offer that? Westside agriway Chicago
Glad you've had a great experience with the brand. I'm a longtime Honda owner, but the parking brake button kills me everytime. I typically drive a 5 speed, so a mechanical hand brake is a deal breaker. The Kia Rio looks enticing enough, so I may plan on getting a 2023 spec'ed out to my liking. Any thoughts or small concerns you have had with you rio years ago is appreciated. P.S. do they really honor their warranty well enough? I know it's enticing. I've always owned pre-owned so I never went to dealership except for Honda fluid & small parts. Thanks.
I own a 2010 Kia Soul ! and have driven it only 61000 miles but I love it because it is easy to get in and out of. It has great comfortable rear seats. I have had no problems with this vehicle and plan to keep it. Lots of seniors like this vehicle. Actually love the funky design! I know newer ones have better transmissions and are quieter but this was a great deal.
I've had Kias for over 10 years - Sportage, Sedona, Optima and Sorento. No major problems. The 2011 Sedona and 2019 Optima did have door lock motor problems. If it happens during the warranty period you are covered. If not, it will cost you at least $200 to replace the door lock motor.
The new K5 has a 1.6T with an 8 speed only, the older optima(2020 below) either come with a 1.6T with a DCT trans, 2.0T and 2.4 NA and a hybrid option as well The new forte come with a 2.0 Atkinson and a IVT (CVT) trans, or if you get the GT trim, you get a 1.6T with either a 7 speed DCT or 6 speed manual trans Little info for you guys!!
Forte is definitely a sleeper, jus beat a mid year Honda Accord sport with my 2010 forte EX, Kia is a dope company I can’t wait for the coming years of their GT’s
The Kia Soul should not be on this list. It is incredibly versatile. It is the Marcus Allen of cars. It can block, run, catch, and pass. It has over 62 cubic feet of cargo room which is more than any other hatchback. It's a winner. It will probably go down as their biggest seller in history. You can camp in it. It's great to take on long road trips and save on motels. It also comes with a bullet proof manual transmission. This is Kia's best vehicle ever.
A confusing list. I would prefer working from worst up. He goes forward to the worst then in the middle from the best down. Best is the Stinger? Only for people interested in that type of sporty sedan. Also it was surprising to see the Telluride in the worst section, and why? Based on somebody’s opinion that it is over the top? First time I heard that.
Here’s my take, I have been looking at KIA for a while. I like the Telluride but can’t seem to find anything directly related to the average driver who has owned one. They’ve always had a bad reputation and I can’t seem to get past that. I don’t care about getting to 60 MPH in 3 seconds, I care about overall quality of the car in the 3 to 5 year ownership category. They have some nice looking vehicles and I am tempted, but I always do a lot of research into vehicles before going to the showroom. I appreciate your input and reviews but I need some additional info.
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I have a 2012 kia optima hybrid and I kinda hate it..... the trunk sucks the back seats dont fold down and it doesn't save that much gas really compared to newer i.c.e. cars.. surprisingly it does good in the snow, but it's way to low to the ground for Colorado.
The telluride is the best car i have ever purchased. The collision avoidance system saved me from a accident that would of been my fault(rearendcrash). I feel safe in my telly.
Telluride owner and I strongly disagree with it being on the worst list. Dealers can’t keep them on the lot. 60k on 2020 SX no issues to report. Far more reliable and comfortable than the Subarus, Toyotas, and jeeps our family has had prior!
Except for the 2.4's catching fire, everyone of these is better than US built cars. I started with a Rio, loved it, had I not cheaped out and had cruise control I wouldn't have traded it for an Optima, which I traded for a Hyundai Tucson. Traded our Soul for a Sportage. And I wasn't aware of the 2.4 and 2.0 problem of catching fire. I don't have any other issues as I only use Hyundai oil filters and always use a full synthetic 10w30 or 5w30 oil. That 5w20 is for fuel economy, and not for summer time weather, after they put 5w20 in my Sportage under my free oil changes (warranty purposes), I change that out for 10w30.
Hi everyman driver, if I wanted to get a good car in 2020, which would you recommend in terms of value etc.. considering the upcoming "affordability " of cars due to the coronavirus crisis? Thanks
I've heard that Jatco Transmissions were used by the Hyundai Group. Do you happen to know if the Jatco Transmissions were used in the following: Kia Rio Sport or Si 3rd Gen (UB; 2011-2017) using Hyundai Gamma (G4FABU or the G4FDBU) 4 Cylinder, 1.6 Litre engine. Sports Auto Transmission Kia Cerato S 3rd Gen (2012-2018) [Known as Kia Forte 2nd Gen (YD) in the USA] using Hyundai Nu (G4NB) 4 Cylinder, 1.8 Litre engine. Sports Auto Transmission
We own 2 on the top 5. We have a Sorento and a Forte5. We got a 5 seater with the Sorento and I have tons of storage where the 3rd row seat would be. I can lift the floorboards and fit my swim gear. Survival backpack and a large first aid kit. Honestly, if it were 4wd I would do a small lift and make it an awesome bug out vehicle. The Forte5 looks much sportier than the Forte. You can note a wider wheelbase and it's fun to drive. Only thing its too short for me and I bump my head almost every time I get in. Both great cars.
I love my Kia Rio! Its a 2021 sedan model, it has enough in it to make it fun to drive! I love that the car is small, the engine aint huge, but sports mode gives it get up and go. The gas mileage is amazing too! I got 50 mpg the other day. It's one of my favorite cars that I've ever bought. The only flaw it has is that it just needs more cup holders😂
Have a modded 2015 kia forte 5 sx tgdi, pretty quick an fun car. Bigger turbo, cold air intake, exhaust work etc. Making around 275hp with 2800lb curb weight, getting around 20lbs of boost.
I don't think Rio is the worst... Certainly better than Soul. Regardless of any of those, Rio is a simple car, perfect if you're on a budget and very cheap to maintain.
I still own a 2007 Kia Spectra currently with 130k miles, and the only repair needed was a transmission repair that cost $800, so other than regular oil and timing belt replacement, along with standard brake and tire replacement, I have no hard feelings against this car...
I believe his rating was based in American or Canadian preferences as compared to Korean or Japanese where boxy shaped vehicles have good fans circle.. I do love Soul for its boxy and practicality features
It's a challenging exercise, given that Kia only has 13 current offerings in the US. So there are going to be some models in the middle which you could maybe argue for making *either* list. My attempt.... Worst: 1. Sedona 2. Rio 3. Niro 4. K900 5. Forte These all offer fairly good value. I just think you can get just a bit more bang for the buck elsewhere. I like the Sedona, just not as much as the Sienna, for example. And the new 120 HP engine in the Rio is a bit underpowered relative to the 147 MPI Atkinson cycle engine which is now standard in the Forte & Soul (as well as the Hyundai Kona and Veloster). Best: 1. Telluride 2. Soul 3. Stinger 4. Optima 5. Seltos The new Telluride and Seltos and the redisigned Soul have gotten strong reviews, and a redesigned Optima is also coming in the fall. Could have considered the Sorento, Candenza, or Sportage as well, all CR recommended models. The Forte and Sedona are also recommended, and I still included them all on my *worst* list. It's just a very competitive group.
I've mentioned before, but the black plastic buttons used in Kia and Hyundai products tend to fade and the letter will get smudged overtime, and they don't last as long as Japanese models, plus their prices are creeping up through the years so I'm not a fan of the Korean vehicles anymore ....
There are plenty of examples on forums and UA-cam videos that will show Kia vehicles with 200,000 to 400,000 miles on the original engine and transmission. They do last as long as the Japanese as long as they are cared for via basic maintenance.
I know people with the Kia Rio Sedan getting 48 miles per gallon on average. Under $20000 the perfect commute car. Turbo and all that fancy stuff is just more stuff to go wrong.
Kia and Hyundai have strange habit of naming their vehicles after cities, towns and geographical areas...I never dream of owning, Teluride, Palisade, Tuscon, Santa Fe, Sedona etc, etc...What's next? The Coney Island and The Hoboken?!
Nothing wrong with nice-named cities. It's much better than a combo of letters and numbers which are too confusing, unoriginal, no character and easily forgettable.
This is why you don't let journalists make rankings. Kia rio/hyundai accent are the cheapest new cars worth looking at with a 10 year warranty to boot. Easily had under 15 grand otd so you know at most you're paying $1500/yr of ownership and realistically probably more like $1000 which for a new car is pretty damn good Soul is like a grand more for more practicality, almost 80 inches of legroom, bigger engine, and it's made in korea which is avoids a lot of kia quality issues. Solid upgrade if you can get over the looks which I'd call utilitarian. Boxy is practical For the k900/cadenza literally who cares in the luxury car segment how well you can throw it around corners as long as it's fine for normal driving. Literally just stating the drawbacks you expect when you're looking in the segment Telluride review is the worst though. Basically "It's not meant for people who wouldn't buy it for it's intended purpose". Seriously what? Powertrain is entirely adequate for the segment and the value for the interior quality sells it just like the k900/cadenza Not even a kia fanboy. Avalon/highlander are probably better options over the cadenza/telluride. I'd also get a minivan over a three row suv. The reasoning is so dumb though
My 2018 Kia Rio EX has been the Best Vehicle that i have ever owned besides my 2001 Jeep XJ lol, No seriously for what it is its Fantastic for what you get in a so called Budget Car hands Down! Heck i would Buy Another hope they are still aroune in a few years.
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I bought my kia rio 2019 brand new. It was the first car I've ever purchased myself. It's awesome! It's affordable, good gas mileage, safe, and dependable. Such an underrated car!!
me too i have the 2022 great car i get 40 mpg
Same
I have the 2007 Rio, still running smoothly and very reliable
I'm planning on going to dealership for the rio to spec it out myself. Would this be an issue & how long does it typically take to expect a new car spec'ed out from Kia? I'm Honda guy, so this is unknown territory for me, but that warranty is super enticing. Any issues with he rio from a long time owner anything is helpful, thanks!
Its brand new car duh its reliable
Don't anyone tell my 2001 Kia Rio that it isn't the best car on the road. It's right at 200,000 miles with minimal repairs. It thinks it is a supercar. : )
I believe you and continue taking care of it.
I’m currently at 207K miles with my 2013 Kia Rio Lx hatchback. I’m impressed with this particular model.
Hey can you tell me what changes you should do to your Kia when it reaches like 50,000 miles. I just got one and don’t know much
@@miguellezama5301 I would say don't use 5w20 in over 68F weather and do run full synthetics. I have been driving Kia's for 9 years, and now 1 Tucson.
Had any expensive repairs?
@@classic287 I didn't get a chance to find out since I ended up getting a Prius when I reached 210k. The Kia was still running fine.
@@lonniebeal6032 what oil type you recommend since no 5w-20 over 68F? Cause most states in US go well over that once May-October roll around.
I have a 2012 kia forte hatch back and i love it. Drives smooth on the road , it's smooth on turns, saves alot on gas. And spacious inside. Still looks new inside and out.
How many miles you got on it now? Do you recommend the new Kia forte?
Hot cars rates the Telluride in the top 5 worse kia cars meanwhile.........dealers cant keep up with the demand🙄....go home hot cars your drunk
And motortrend just named it SUV of the year for 2020 🤦♂️
Amen
It only goes to show that the buyers and not the reviewer's opinion that counts the most
It’s probably because hot cars are probably paid to promote crossover SUV’s. You can see that when they complain that it’s “excessive” and that makes it a terrible car. I didn’t hear any complaints about maintenance or reliability, just that it’s too big. When I bought my Forte, the salesman was saying how they can’t keep the Telluride in stock, it was such a hot sell.
I’ve got a 2015 Sonata and the engine blew up at 42,000 miles despite changing the oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.
The Telluride is one of the best SUV out there. And I see tons of Kia Souls everywhere. Obviously people like them.
Yeah the soul is soo ugly but I do see a decent amount of them.
@@Kurumifan15 I have a beautiful soul What you talkin about?
My cousins from Okla and Texas-pickup drivers, all, call my 19 Soul the “Toaster.” Ha! I like it! Nimble, practical car with lots of headroom.
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They sell more Souls than anything else. I have one and they are perfect for daily.
I love my 2012 Kia Soul! No problems only maintenance as needed.
2013 soul and Its been in 2 wrecks, and never been in the shop 😬😂 most reliable car ever!!
Co-worker has 155,000 miles on a 2011 Soul, no problems, none. Neighbor had a 2002 Kia Suv, 205,000, normal maintenance and a new battery. That was it.
when you show a Soul and the front hood is supported by gas struts instead of a prop rod, it shows that the automaker is thinking of the consumer
Or it means the manufacturer knows the consumer will be spending a lot of time with the hood up troubleshooting, lol!
@@BoopSnoot Been driving Kia's for 9 yrs going on 10, you're full of shite.
@@lonniebeal6032 Exactly. Brand as a whole is very reliable. The issues they do have are usually catastrophic failures from quality control issues and just average levels of wear. You got a big warranty saying they can't afford to have common issues. Just avoid the first couple years of a new powertrain or plan to trade in at the end of warranty
I just bought a Rio and I like it a lot
Give it's maintenance and drive properly and you will have a lasting journey.
Rio's are great. Don't abuse it, have it serviced as the manual suggests and it will last forever.
I’ve had a Kia Rio for about 2-3 years now and it’s my first car it’s a good car I just wish it was a little bigger and not Manuel like I wish the windows and locks were automatic
Kia Sportage I cannot believed you that Kia Sportage are not reliably caused your countryman they raised that best model
Absolutely. The newer Rios are better. Especially sedan
My 2011 kia forte I bought at 47000 miles , now on 180,000+ miles , nevr broken down , sounds like a diesel now and road noise is loud but a great car with no repairs , only frequent oil changes and home maintained. Still gets 35 mpg . Best 8000 I spent 8 years ago
just bought a new silver 2020 Rio S model and I love it. It might be a boring, small, plain looking subcompact grocery mover but its good on gas and drives great. comfy seats too!
How is the transmission , i heard the new intelligent chain cvt are amazing on the forte and now its on 2020 Rio
@@guillermoortiz1492 yeah I am very impressed with it! I can't believe how zippy that car is considering it only has 120hp and weighs like 2800 pounds. I am convinced the transmission is geared PERFECTLY to get it moving. Averaging 38 MPG!
And probably under 16k too...
I have 2018 Rio LX (base model) and I love it. Especially the gas mileage - 35MPG in town and 45-50MPG on the highway
Just bought a 2017 Kia Rio EX first thing I noticed in my Rio was the comfy seats they’re gotta be memory foam or something lol
The Kia soul is one of Kia top selling car and they're very reliable. They're just box and funny-looking that's. Should be in the best if it's selling and it's reliable
What year is your car? I rented a 2017 Kia Soul. I would never buy that car. It was a gas guzzler too.
@@ItsLuwee you're right they not too good on gas. I get 25mi per gallon
I have a 2018 turbo and get 33mpg.
I have a 2010 Kia Soul and my gas can last me from a week to 2 week
@@kaylarodriguez01 I get 300 miles from a full tank when I don't drive fast. Car is very good plus I have 270,000 miles on it
I have and owned the 2014 optima SX and the 2017 optima SXL. They are both are great cars never had any problems besides regular maintenance. They were both better in QULITY /looks /reliability then the Honda Accord and camery of those years .
Dash Virals I have a 2013 optima. Same thing. I never had such a reliable car
What's the reason not to include Kia Sportage in your list
Their pretty short on features. Good basic car just lack a bit for the price.
I loved my 09 Kia Rio one of the best cars I've ever owned. And my wife and I are looking at the teleride
Matthew Wilcox ehh that G4ED kinda sucks. Even with CVVT, it's a slug getting it up to speed with the 4 speed auto.
Ian Above I just purchased a 2020 Rio S. And it’s actually really fast. By far the fasted 4 Cyl I’ve ever driven. And good on gas.
@@elisimmons8900 Well obviously, its a newer car.
@@applepoop10 mine is 6AT, very smooth transmission.
I wanna Kai Rio with a 5.9 cummins ...🙄
Have a 13 Rio. 90,000. Not a problem with it. Just brakes and tires so far. I actually like the car a lot.
mario have a 2014 Rio, it’s very simple but yet I love it! I’ve had more “luxurious” in the past, my past car was a Veloster 2012, that car was so heavy to drive, I did not felt safe. The Rio Has taken me from place to place very smoothly and omg the amount of gas money I had spent in the past was insane now that I think about it, such an economical car
I’m at 150k on a 2014 easy just had cat converter change as all cars need
I just bought myself a 2023 Kia Rio hatchback, love the little guy to death so far. It's small, easy to drive, low to the ground and deceptively quick. I hope I made the right choice long term though.
I ordered a grey 2022 rio s hatchy. Took 5 months to arrive but worth it. I put some tints, weather floor mats, custom logo seat covers, alloy wheels, and a hitch for my mountain bike. 40-45 mpg highway with easy oil changes at home... no complaints.
@@erwin5640 Damn brother you got a nice set up, may have to do some custom stuff for my hatchy lol
can I pull people around in rio using uber/lyft? Like, would they give me a hard time applying cause I've heard its a small car for those rideshare, thanks! 4 months in, hoe is she btw? Thanks!
I have an 08 Rio5 w/manual transmission. Its a great little car. Economical to drive, cheap and easy to work on. I love driving it.
Extended family has 3 Kia Souls (2012,2017,2019).
All owners and drivers love them.
2012 currently has over 90K miles and still runs very smooth with no repairs other than maintenance.
2005 Kia Sorento with over 160 miles driven between Houston and Chicago few times a year. Still going strong.
Kia are great vehicles, I have owned them for many years, first had a 2008 Rio for five years, went from FL to Mexico twice and from FL to Dallas twice and in 100 thousand miles never had a single problem,only oil and filter changes, traded it for a 2012 Spectra hatchback and went from FL to Dentro, OH twice with it, no problems at all, had it for four years and after 80 thousand miles traded for a 2015 Sportage which never had any issues at all. Now I own a 2018 Sportage with 21K Miles and hope to keep it long times.
Are Kia vehicles the best in the market? No, they are not but they are reliable, they run well, they do not brake easily and even if they do, the company offer a very good warranty for 100K miles on engine and transmission plus 60K miles bumper to bumper.
Which american or japanese made car offer that?
Westside agriway Chicago
Was thinking about getting my mom one of these. are the older rios good?
thanks
@@Tactical_Response_Team Yes, the old ones are still good cars
Glad you've had a great experience with the brand. I'm a longtime Honda owner, but the parking brake button kills me everytime. I typically drive a 5 speed, so a mechanical hand brake is a deal breaker. The Kia Rio looks enticing enough, so I may plan on getting a 2023 spec'ed out to my liking. Any thoughts or small concerns you have had with you rio years ago is appreciated.
P.S. do they really honor their warranty well enough? I know it's enticing. I've always owned pre-owned so I never went to dealership except for Honda fluid & small parts. Thanks.
I have a Rio sedan thing is pushing 150k smooth
Kia is a great car manufacturer. They are priced right and offer quality products.
Kia is a family company and it's doing a great job
I'm not in agreement with most of those on this list of "worst of" given what I've learned from others who own any of these vehicles.
Telluride should definitely be on the Best list.
I own a 2010 Kia Soul ! and have driven it only 61000 miles but I love it because it is easy to get in and out of. It has great comfortable rear seats. I have had no problems with this vehicle and plan to keep it. Lots of seniors like this vehicle. Actually love the funky design! I know newer ones have better transmissions and are quieter but this was a great deal.
Where is this he sportage on this list in your opinion
I've had Kias for over 10 years - Sportage, Sedona, Optima and Sorento. No major problems. The 2011 Sedona and 2019 Optima did have door lock motor problems. If it happens during the warranty period you are covered. If not, it will cost you at least $200 to replace the door lock motor.
The new K5 has a 1.6T with an 8 speed only, the older optima(2020 below) either come with a 1.6T with a DCT trans, 2.0T and 2.4 NA and a hybrid option as well
The new forte come with a 2.0 Atkinson and a IVT (CVT) trans, or if you get the GT trim, you get a 1.6T with either a 7 speed DCT or 6 speed manual trans
Little info for you guys!!
Forte is definitely a sleeper, jus beat a mid year Honda Accord sport with my 2010 forte EX, Kia is a dope company I can’t wait for the coming years of their GT’s
I still have my Kia Rio5 SX 2010 and believe me, I've had little problem.....B+. 92,183 miles.
I have a Kia Rio 2016 still going, will keep after paid off next year. Bank my money for next Kia.
Is the Rio 1.6 motor powerful enough on the hwy ?
I love my Kia Niro. Most people are surprised that it doesn't make noise when it's on, and gets about 54 miles to the gallon
What no name lists is the Soul on? No one hates it and it’s extremely popular!
The Kia Soul should not be on this list. It is incredibly versatile. It is the Marcus Allen of cars. It can block, run, catch, and pass. It has over 62 cubic feet of cargo room which is more than any other hatchback. It's a winner. It will probably go down as their biggest seller in history. You can camp in it. It's great to take on long road trips and save on motels. It also comes with a bullet proof manual transmission. This is Kia's best vehicle ever.
A confusing list. I would prefer working from worst up. He goes forward to the worst then in the middle from the best down. Best is the Stinger? Only for people interested in that type of sporty sedan. Also it was surprising to see the Telluride in the worst section, and why? Based on somebody’s opinion that it is over the top? First time I heard that.
I love my Kia Rondo. I haven't seen another one on the road. But I love it
What’s a better subcompact than the Rio?
I just bought a Sportage and I love it and glad to see it’s not on this list!
But drink gas fast
I agree, Telluride should be near or at the top. What is the basis for these ratings from Hot Cars? Makes no sense to me! 🤪
Right! :)
Telluride has been out maybe a year or less, it's not proven yet. There have been issues already
Its a great vehicle. Love the styling
Here’s my take, I have been looking at KIA for a while. I like the Telluride but can’t seem to find anything directly related to the average driver who has owned one. They’ve always had a bad reputation and I can’t seem to get past that. I don’t care about getting to 60 MPH in 3 seconds, I care about overall quality of the car in the 3 to 5 year ownership category. They have some nice looking vehicles and I am tempted, but I always do a lot of research into vehicles before going to the showroom. I appreciate your input and reviews but I need some additional info.
I have owned a 2011 KIA Soul since new and definitely love it! Economic, easy to drive, comfortable and generally COOL!
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I have a 2012 kia optima hybrid and I kinda hate it..... the trunk sucks the back seats dont fold down and it doesn't save that much gas really compared to newer i.c.e. cars.. surprisingly it does good in the snow, but it's way to low to the ground for Colorado.
The telluride is the best car i have ever purchased. The collision avoidance system saved me from a accident that would of been my fault(rearendcrash). I feel safe in my telly.
how is it holding up to this day? any major issues?
Telluride owner and I strongly disagree with it being on the worst list. Dealers can’t keep them on the lot. 60k on 2020 SX no issues to report. Far more reliable and comfortable than the Subarus, Toyotas, and jeeps our family has had prior!
Why did you make this video? You’re listing cars that won CAR OF THE YEAR as worst?
He didn't make the list. He's just reviewing it.
Except for the 2.4's catching fire, everyone of these is better than US built cars. I started with a Rio, loved it, had I not cheaped out and had cruise control I wouldn't have traded it for an Optima, which I traded for a Hyundai Tucson. Traded our Soul for a Sportage. And I wasn't aware of the 2.4 and 2.0 problem of catching fire. I don't have any other issues as I only use Hyundai oil filters and always use a full synthetic 10w30 or 5w30 oil. That 5w20 is for fuel economy, and not for summer time weather, after they put 5w20 in my Sportage under my free oil changes (warranty purposes), I change that out for 10w30.
Hi everyman driver, if I wanted to get a good car in 2020, which would you recommend in terms of value etc.. considering the upcoming "affordability " of cars due to the coronavirus crisis? Thanks
I've heard that Jatco Transmissions were used by the Hyundai Group. Do you happen to know if the Jatco Transmissions were used in the following:
Kia Rio Sport or Si 3rd Gen (UB; 2011-2017) using Hyundai Gamma (G4FABU or the G4FDBU) 4 Cylinder, 1.6 Litre engine.
Sports Auto Transmission
Kia Cerato S 3rd Gen (2012-2018) [Known as Kia Forte 2nd Gen (YD) in the USA] using Hyundai Nu (G4NB) 4 Cylinder, 1.8 Litre engine.
Sports Auto Transmission
What about sportage
I want sx version
is Kia Optima available in EU ??
My wife and ii bought a used sorento. Have driven it everywhere. Love the damn thing. Doesnt burn a drop of oil and gets great gas mileage.
We own 2 on the top 5. We have a Sorento and a Forte5. We got a 5 seater with the Sorento and I have tons of storage where the 3rd row seat would be. I can lift the floorboards and fit my swim gear. Survival backpack and a large first aid kit. Honestly, if it were 4wd I would do a small lift and make it an awesome bug out vehicle. The Forte5 looks much sportier than the Forte. You can note a wider wheelbase and it's fun to drive. Only thing its too short for me and I bump my head almost every time I get in. Both great cars.
What happened with the Sportage? Not in the list of worse nor on the best, why?
It is so good that they had to make a video specifically for it.
I like how the Forte is on "The Best" list, a car that nearly 3/4's of buyer say they regret buying.
I love my Kia Rio! Its a 2021 sedan model, it has enough in it to make it fun to drive! I love that the car is small, the engine aint huge, but sports mode gives it get up and go. The gas mileage is amazing too! I got 50 mpg the other day. It's one of my favorite cars that I've ever bought. The only flaw it has is that it just needs more cup holders😂
All except k900 and cadenza,because you pay premium,like Toyota its the camry and avalon because of the 42,000 price
we love our kia rio 2015 6speed MT and it looks good enough.
This list doesn't reflect the reality. Kia models are all reliable!
Did not mention Sportage, Rondo
I like Kia, reasonably priced and reliable!!👍👍👍
How they gonna do the Selluride like that, they on a six month waiting list where I work 😂😂😂
Kia don't make a bad car. And I really wish Americans would demand timing chain engines. I expect the V6 are belt driven cam.
I have a 2018 kia niro hybrid. Its doing good and gets 530 miles on a tank of gas and it only hold 9 gallons of fuel
It has a 11.9 gallon tank. I have the same :)
The snow scenery is beautiful
Good to see my Forte made the favorite list. Dealership was tryingbto get me in the Soul or Rio. I didn't budge on either
Have a modded 2015 kia forte 5 sx tgdi, pretty quick an fun car. Bigger turbo, cold air intake, exhaust work etc. Making around 275hp with 2800lb curb weight, getting around 20lbs of boost.
I don't think Rio is the worst... Certainly better than Soul. Regardless of any of those, Rio is a simple car, perfect if you're on a budget and very cheap to maintain.
I still own a 2007 Kia Spectra currently with 130k miles, and the only repair needed was a transmission repair that cost $800, so other than regular oil and timing belt replacement, along with standard brake and tire replacement, I have no hard feelings against this car...
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You forgot to include the Kia Sportage!! lol
I got a soul and Rio 🤣😂love them both
I believe his rating was based in American or Canadian preferences as compared to Korean or Japanese where boxy shaped vehicles have good fans circle.. I do love Soul for its boxy and practicality features
It's a challenging exercise, given that Kia only has 13 current offerings in the US. So there are going to be some models in the middle which you could maybe argue for making *either* list. My attempt....
Worst:
1. Sedona
2. Rio
3. Niro
4. K900
5. Forte
These all offer fairly good value. I just think you can get just a bit more bang for the buck elsewhere. I like the Sedona, just not as much as the Sienna, for example. And the new 120 HP engine in the Rio is a bit underpowered relative to the 147 MPI Atkinson cycle engine which is now standard in the Forte & Soul (as well as the Hyundai Kona and Veloster).
Best:
1. Telluride
2. Soul
3. Stinger
4. Optima
5. Seltos
The new Telluride and Seltos and the redisigned Soul have gotten strong reviews, and a redesigned Optima is also coming in the fall. Could have considered the Sorento, Candenza, or Sportage as well, all CR recommended models. The Forte and Sedona are also recommended, and I still included them all on my *worst* list. It's just a very competitive group.
I've mentioned before, but the black plastic buttons used in Kia and Hyundai products tend to fade and the letter will get smudged overtime, and they don't last as long as Japanese models, plus their prices are creeping up through the years so I'm not a fan of the Korean vehicles anymore ....
There are plenty of examples on forums and UA-cam videos that will show Kia vehicles with 200,000 to 400,000 miles on the original engine and transmission. They do last as long as the Japanese as long as they are cared for via basic maintenance.
But not the black plastic buttons ...
I know people with the Kia Rio Sedan getting 48 miles per gallon on average. Under $20000 the perfect commute car. Turbo and all that fancy stuff is just more stuff to go wrong.
The video was all over the place.
Kia and Hyundai have strange habit of naming their vehicles after cities, towns and geographical areas...I never dream of owning, Teluride, Palisade, Tuscon, Santa Fe, Sedona etc, etc...What's next? The Coney Island and The Hoboken?!
Same goes with to some Toyota, GM and Chrysler models too. Tacoma, Avalon, Durango, Malibu, Colorado, Tahoe, Yukon and Pacifica.
Nothing wrong with nice-named cities. It's much better than a combo of letters and numbers which are too confusing, unoriginal, no character and easily forgettable.
Kia rio 1.6? In my country, it comes with a 1.25 and 1.4.
I have a 1200 Kia so l guess that makes me very dull. It does indeed get me from A to B, 0 to 60 in about a week. Best car l ever owned
I was afraid my Sportage would show up on the worst list. Lol
I have to admit that for me the best Kia’s are the beautiful Kia stinger and the equally beautiful pro,,,, c’eed
I see so many Kia souls it’s not even funny
Its not good ?
You in Canada? Here there are swarms of them
This is why you don't let journalists make rankings. Kia rio/hyundai accent are the cheapest new cars worth looking at with a 10 year warranty to boot. Easily had under 15 grand otd so you know at most you're paying $1500/yr of ownership and realistically probably more like $1000 which for a new car is pretty damn good
Soul is like a grand more for more practicality, almost 80 inches of legroom, bigger engine, and it's made in korea which is avoids a lot of kia quality issues. Solid upgrade if you can get over the looks which I'd call utilitarian. Boxy is practical
For the k900/cadenza literally who cares in the luxury car segment how well you can throw it around corners as long as it's fine for normal driving. Literally just stating the drawbacks you expect when you're looking in the segment
Telluride review is the worst though. Basically "It's not meant for people who wouldn't buy it for it's intended purpose". Seriously what? Powertrain is entirely adequate for the segment and the value for the interior quality sells it just like the k900/cadenza
Not even a kia fanboy. Avalon/highlander are probably better options over the cadenza/telluride. I'd also get a minivan over a three row suv. The reasoning is so dumb though
For me, anything that is beyond my budget and consumes too much is already the worst. So, between a Ferrari and a Kia Rio, the latter wins by far.
I love kia ❤️
Funny I see the soul everywhere now and is not expensive at all.
I have Kia niro for 2 years and it's best car ever !!!!
I don't get it why they put it into bad list, its nonsense
Silly list. Some damn fine cars on this list. 🙄
Best to me = reliability, not your personal opinion on looks and hp.
Where is the Sportage???!!!
my optima has been the most reliable car ive owned
Look the Kia rio does it job and I got it for less than 16k brand new and for a daily driver it’s the best I one had
I love my kia sephia 2001 still running
I love the Telluride
How long has it been out? Do we even know the long term reliability?
I am looking to buy 2009 Kia Sorento with 130,000 miles , should I buy? Pease give me advice.
I bought a 2013 Kia Rio used at 95k miles. Had to replace the transmission as soon as I got it. Not happy about that
How is it now?
Sounds like you f'd up with your lack of pre-purchase inspection.
I just picked up a 18 forte S solid car.
No! My beloved Corvette. The 68' model was inspired by the coke bottle. And I love Coke.
If you want to ride Ride the White horse 😁
Where would the Seltos be?
Seltos wasn’t a thing when this video was made.
It doesn't make any sense 🤔
LOVE my 2017 Sorento SX
Researching the Kia Rio and this video pops up haha
My 2018 Kia Rio EX has been the Best Vehicle that i have ever owned besides my 2001 Jeep XJ lol, No seriously for what it is its Fantastic for what you get in a so called Budget Car hands Down! Heck i would Buy Another hope they are still aroune in a few years.
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Soul is probably one of the best daily drivers you can buy. Dumb list.