Customers that fill us in constantly on how happy they are
with their Kia vehicles frequently bring up reliability, knowing that their
vehicle is going to perform well in the long run is a huge factor in their
decision. The 2023 Kia Rio is the least expensive in the lineup, and the Motor
Biscuit auto team also named it “the best of both worlds” as far as
reliability. Ranking third on the list of most affordable cars in the nation, meaning
that low price does not have to translate into inferior quality.
Since its powertrain and parts are a bit less complicated,
this family-friendly model is less prone to problems overall. The Repairpal
team gives the Rio an “excellent” reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5,
which is based on severity, frequency, and final cost of any repairs needed. This
very affordable sedan undergoes unscheduled repairs at an average of .2 times
per year, compared to .4 times for all model types. Less than nine percent of
the time, repairs are in the “severe” range.
What consumers must think about annually in terms of repair
is always a very important trait, as families nationwide have seen costs rising
and are eager to get any break, large or small, at constant costs. Kia has
always been very well-known for its generous warranty coverage, and the Rio
comes with a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty along with a
10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. The Rio’s fuel efficiency enthusiastically
tops the ratings charts at 32 city/41 highway mpg, guaranteeing excellent
savings at the pump.
Enjoying its solid stance against the competition such as
the Nissan Versa and Mitsubishi Mirage, the refined suspension tuning is an
added benefit for anyone encountering unexpected pots and imperfections during
the daily drive. The Motor Trend team was impressed with the
value the Rio provides regarding tech features, as it comes equipped with a
standard 8.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and
the very top Rio S trim costing less than $20,000.
The IIHS gave the 2023 Rio the highest possible “Good”
safety rating, and the addition of the Technology Package bundles together
forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assist,
lane following assist, high beam assist, driver attention warning, and lane
departure warning. In the hatchback variant, the Rio offers a very spacious
17.4 cubic feet of cargo volume. The Rio S trim adds attractive extras such as
a 4.2-inch instrument display, automatic climate control, push-button ignition,
and rear disc brakes. The U.S News car review team gave the 2023
Rio the “Best Subcompact Ca for the Money” award, along with a 7.8 out of 10
score after their rigorous testing.
Head and legroom are very spacious in the front seats, and
there are two complete sets of LATCH connectors for the Rio’s rear outboard
seats along with a tether anchor for the rear middle seat. Even though the
interior is populated with hard trim plastic pieces, every surface evokes a
form of grained texture, and you can easily flip down the rear seats for access
to the large and very handy trunk pass-through. Reviews from satisfied owners
also conveyed that one of the Rio’s high points is the very easy-to-use
controls and the touchscreen infotainment system that possesses a very
straightforward logic and demeanor.
