2004 Kia Rio Reviews - Page 7 of 8

In the first couple days the check engine light came on. I checked the gas cap and tightened it a few more clicks and it was still on. Brought it back to the dealership and tried tightening it again there and it shut off. Decided I should have them look at it anyways and they replaced the cap saying it may have had a bad seal. It hasn't happened since.

Very reliable.

Nice feel and size.

Awesome stock speakers and system. It bumps! :o)

Attractive and stylish.

Comfortable.

Small back seating area, but HUGE trunk. I'd kill to have a body like yours... IN MY TRUNK!

One of the windows whistles from bad seal I guess.

Feels like it should be geared differently. I'm going down the freeway at 70mph and almost 4000rpm.

I still don't like it as much as my old 86 Accord. Not used to the touchiness of clean fuel injector or the stiff suspension. I also can't seem to find the right feel for the clutch and I've had the car about a month. Must just be cause its new. :o)

There was a minor problem with the defrost.

I love my car. I am five feet tall and my car fits me. It drives wonderfully, gets great gas mileage, and looks good.

- A very minor miss alignment on the wheels where the car tends to move to left when letting go the hands on a straight rood. Need for alignment in the first free service.

- Comes with heater where heater is not applicable in Malaysia (tropical).

- Petrol consumption is high due to automatic transmission and heavy body.

- No reverse sensor (option) and without auto-cruise.

- It if freely to shift from gear P to any other gears without depressing break which is danger as the car may move backward as gear is engaging.

I like this car because of its stylish look from the back and is available with gold colour + fully imported. Also due to market competition my dealer managed to give me 3 round of negotiations + discounts up to total RM2,500.00!

Positive:

- Big boot --- my 3 years old son can lie down and play there! We do not need to stop the car to take items from the boot.

- Cheap! Only RM56,000.00 after discount from my dealer.

- Come with mild dark-glass even though is not a tinted glass.

- Come with original sport-rim and alarm.

- Sound proof (from outside and base).

- Kenwood stereo, but no CD, only cassette & radio.

- Lights are extremely bright.

- Due to it is a station wagon the person who sits at rear seat will not facing the afternoon sun shine to their heads.

Negative:

- Leg room at rear seat is narrow.

- Slow in pick-up.

- Door handlers (internal) are made from cheap plastic - easy to be scratched.

- Model in this country come without fog light.

- No gear lock with this option.