2003 Kia Rio RS review from Venezuela
"The KIA Rio is good, basic transportation that gets you from point A to point B without a fuss."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The battery was dead the day after delivery and would not hold a charge. Had to really pester the dealer to give us a new battery.
After getting a flat tire, I discovered the dealer failed to supply a lug wrench. The Rio's lug nuts are a non-standard size.
Overall, I have been unsatisfied with the local KIA dealer here in Venezuela.
General comments?
My wife loves "her" KIA. I like it too. It is a good car for the money.
We have taken several cross-country trips across Venezuela in this car. It has proven to be comfortable, reliable and economical (11 km/liter in the city).
The Latin American model is definitely different from the North American model. Style-wise and engine-wise, it would be a 2002 model in North America, but here was marketed and sold as a 2003. Also, the Latin American RS model is very basic with only a radio and air conditioning. There are no air bags. We did have the dealer install a stereo/CD player and after-market aluminum wheels.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 29000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 21st September, 2005 |