2003 Kia Rio RX-V review from North America
"Tight ride, but will not purchase again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch plate replaced 40K Km
Timing belt broke at 60K Km
Handle on hatch replaced at 70K Km
Repeated leaks in rear-window washer hose
Interior light erratic
Three Kumho tires popped very early
General comments?
- I have seen Rios dead because of timing belt
- Manual trans is a saving grace for low-power engine
- Corolla has smaller engine but puts out more horse-power and gets better consumption -- fuel efficiency is a disappointment in this vehicle
- Scheduled maintenance remarkably inexpensive
- Body work remarkably expensive
Recommended Reviews:
  | A lot for the money |
| Great Car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L gasoline Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 60 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 98800 kilometres |
| Previous car | Acura CL |
| Date of Entry | 18th May, 2008 |