Several decades ago, few of our car enthusiasts could say with confidence that they had heard of this brand. Only the most dedicated automotive people knew that KIA (originally KyungSung) is one of the oldest automakers on the Korean Peninsula. Unless by chance one could come across some model of this manufacturer, at first mistaking it for Ford or Mazda, with which KIA was actively cooperating. Moreover, it would hardly be possible to assume that cars of this brand would not only start driving on our roads, but would also become one of the top sellers on the Russian car market.

Troika in Russia

First and second generation KIA cars RIO quickly began to develop first Asia, then America and Europe. Beginning of birth new version This brand can be called January 2011. Then the first sketches of the third generation Rio were published. Soon, in March of the same year, at the Geneva International Motor Show, a new hatchback was put on public display, and at the April 2011 New York Auto Show, the KIA RIO III sedan, which was developed and equipped with the European and American markets in mind, saw the light of day.

Russia entered the game when it became known in May that a new Korean car, adapted to our conditions. The first restyled KIA RIO sedan of the third generation of Russian production rolled off the assembly line of the Hyundai automobile plant, located in the Northern capital of the Russian Federation, on August 15, 2011. Since then, it has been confidently winning more and more fans of convenience and good characteristics. The prices at which you can purchase this car also play an important role.

Familiar Stranger KIA RIO III

Let's take a look from the outside

KIA RIO was chosen as the base Hyundai Solaris. This is a typical representative budget sedan B-class. According to the manufacturers, the car should have been of interest to an audience of about 35 years of age and with an average income. The youth direction is immediately indicated by the shape of the car, which emphasizes its high dynamism. It seems that the merger with Hyundai, which is focusing on sporty styling, is seriously influencing the design of new KIA cars.

Compared to the first and second generation new sedan KIA Rio has undergone some changes, incorporating best qualities previous ones. The signature grille, which is the hallmark of this model, remains the same. The radiator grille has become somewhat smoother. At the same time, the headlights spread along the contour of the body towards the rear side and narrowed slightly, further emphasizing the desire to move faster. If earlier, running lights and fog lights were taken for predatory fangs, now they are well-chosen optics with classic shapes. The sedan uses headlights with lenses. This slightly degrades the luminous flux, but does not blind oncoming vehicles.

Change rear bumper noticeable immediately. But the shape of the lanterns, which not everyone perceives unambiguously, remains the same. Only the sections received a different arrangement. The third generation features rear LED optics.

As for the sides, the sedan remains the same. The raised protrusion along the entire body also looks unusual and stylish. Designer Peter Schreier's work has received worldwide acclaim. The fake air intake and windows of the car received a metal edging, which made it even prettier.

The galvanized body undergoes additional anti-corrosion and anti-gravel treatment. Front and rear mudguards act as additional protection. Also, the crankcase is covered from below with a plastic tray.

The trunk is quite impressive. Five hundred liters is enough for a large amount of cargo (the volume of the hatchback trunk is 389 liters, but this is due to the compactness and maneuverability of the car). A full-size spare wheel.

What's behind the door?

The interior of the car feels spacious and comfortable. Is it true, back row it still seems a bit dark. Once inside the sedan, a double feeling appears. The first is rigor and functionality; if you look at it differently, then everything is somewhat motley. The chairs have reliable side supports that pleasantly hug the body during rolls and turns. Plastic, leather and fabric upholstery in black tones leave a pleasant impression of warmth and comfort.

The restyled RIO received adjustable reach steering column. This makes landing much easier. The steering wheel is made in a classic shape for this brand. The main control keys are conveniently located right under the driver's fingers. They changed their purposes, unlike earlier generations.

The instrument panel remains the same. All readings are easy to understand at a glance. Manufacturers have added an indicator of outboard temperature to the display located inside the speed dial. For the driver, the KIA RIO III has all the convenience of control. Buttons, keys and levers are located on the steering wheel and column, allowing you to perform manipulations without unnecessary movements. The short gear lever makes it possible to quickly react to the environment while driving. True, you have to get used to this convenience first. The steering wheel and windshield are heated even in the basic version. An excellent-sounding radio with four speakers and climate control with a clear, informative display complete the appearance front panel.

On the inside handles of all four doors there are keys that allow you to control the power windows.

Power in motion

The Russian troika RIO is equipped with two power units that make the front wheels rotate.

The first option is 1.4 liter gasoline engine G4FA, which makes it possible to obtain a power of 107 hp. With. This becomes possible at 6300 rpm. Torque reaches 135 Nm. Power unit has four cylinders arranged in-line.

Together with this engine, a choice of gearboxes can be supplied. Mechanics designed for 5 and 6 gears, four-speed automatic and automatic transmission by 6 steps.

Such an engine with a manual transmission gives the sedan the following dynamic characteristics. One hundred kilometers is gained in 11.5 seconds. The highest speed is 190 km per hour.

In urban conditions, 7.6 liters of fuel are consumed (average - 5.9 liters) per 100 km of travel.

Automatic transmission provides other indicators:

• Acceleration to 100 km per hour – 13.5 s;
• Maximum speed – 175 km/h.

The urban cycle requires 8.5 liters per 100 km, mixed - 6.4.

The G4FC power unit with a volume of 1.6 liters also has 4 cylinders arranged in a row and 16 valves. Its power reaches 123 hp. With. Torque – 155 Nm at 4200 rpm.

As in the first case, two transmissions are attached to it.

The 6 MT manual gearbox allows you to get the following dynamics:

• Acceleration to 100 km per hour – 10.3 s;
• Maximum speed – 190 km/h.

Fuel is consumed as follows. In the city - 7.9 liters per 100 km, and in mixed mode - up to 6 liters.

When installing a six-speed automatic, a sedan with a 1.6 engine reaches a hundred in 11.2 seconds and can accelerate to 180 km per hour. At the same time, in the urban cycle it spends 8.6 liters, with an average fuel consumption of 6.5 liters.

The car's tank holds 43 liters of AI-95 gasoline.

KIA RIO brakes are disc.

Typical B-class

The third generation KIA RIO sedan is ideally prepared for urban conditions. This can be judged by its dimensions: length – 4370 mm, width – 1700 mm, height – 1470 mm. Having wheelbase 2570 mm, the machine can make a U-turn on an area of ​​ten meters. Front and rear wheels are 1495 and 1502 mm, respectively. Ground clearance equal to 160 mm.

The sedan comfortably seats five people.

Offered at domestic market the sedan has various configurations and prices.

The simplest version of the restyled KIA RIO is called Comfort D110. In this version, a 1.4 liter engine with a manual gearbox is installed on the car. Two airbags are designed for the driver and passenger. The sedan has systems: anti-lock brakes (ABS) and distribution braking forces(EBD). The kit also includes an emergency brake alarm and an immobilizer. In addition, convenience in the cabin is provided by:

• Steering column with tilt adjustment;
• Electric drive of front door windows;
• Heated side mirrors;
• Adjustable front seats.

The machine is provided with welded steel wheels at 15 inches.

The starting price for this configuration is about 574 thousand rubles.

IN basic configuration Comfort D097 adds halogen headlights, air conditioning and electric side mirrors. Price – 604,900 rubles.

Comfort D108 includes an automatic four-speed transmission and heated seats. Price – 614,900 rubles. With an automatic transmission – 654,900 rubles.

The next package is called Comfort Audio D105. The 1.6 liter engine can be equipped with either a manual or an automatic six-speed transmission. The sedan is equipped with all the above amenities with the addition of a multimedia system that includes a high-quality CD player with USB and 4 speakers that provide excellent sound. Such a KIA RIO sedan with an automatic costs 684.9 thousand rubles, and with a manual – 644 thousand rubles.

Even more comfort is provided by the Luxe D109 package. It equips a car with a 1.6 liter engine, which is paired with a manual or automatic transmission. In this configuration you can find central locking With remote control from key fob, multifunction steering wheel. Luxury models cost: 674 thousand with a 6-speed manual and 714 thousand rubles with a six-speed automatic.

Top versions of the third generation KIA RIO are presented in the form of Prestige G073/G083. There is more emphasis on safety here. Side and curtain airbags have been added to the two main airbags. Changed optics. Added fog lights and LED daytime running lights, heating windshield, window and side mirror washers, light sensor and sixteen-inch alloy wheels. The number of speakers of the audio device has been increased to six. The price of such a car with a manual transmission is 744,900 thousand rubles, with a six-speed automatic transmission – 784 thousand rubles.

And the highest configuration is completed - Premium G082/G084.

The top version of the restyled RIO model has a 1.6 liter engine with a power of 123 hp. With. It is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The package includes:

• Airbags for driver and passenger;
• Front side airbags;
• Curtain airbags;
• ABS, EBD and ESP systems;
• Fog lights;
• LED running lights;
• Alloy wheels 16 inches;
• Leather-covered steering wheel and gearshift lever;
• Armrest between driver and passenger;
• Steering column adjustable in angle and reach;
• Hydraulic power steering;
• Heated front seats;
• Electric drive of all windows;
• Light and parking sensors;
• Engine start and stop button;
• Multifunction steering wheel;
• Heating: windshield, windshield washers, side mirrors and steering wheel;
• Air conditioner;
• Electric side mirrors;
• Adjustable driver's seat;
• CD player with USB and six speakers;
• Bluetooth system.

This car will cost the buyer 844,900 rubles.

Epilogue

The third generation KIA RIO sedan quickly joined the flow of cars roaming the expanses of Russia. Car enthusiasts loved this car for its comfort, good handling and dynamics, reliability and efficiency. Rating and numerous positive reviews constantly prove the quality of Korean cars.

Of the main competitors Korean car can be called: Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti, Lada Priora, Volkswagen Polo Sedan, Renault Sandero, Daewoo Nexia and Volkswagen Polo Sedan. In 2015, they were joined by the domestic Lada sedan Vesta.

For Russian buyers, the Kia Rio is available in four trim levels: “Comfort”, “Luxe”, “Prestige” and “Premium”. It should be noted that even in standard Rio configuration looks very dignified: it is equipped with air conditioning, on-board computer, electric front windows and side mirrors (with integrated repeaters), multifunction steering wheel, CD/MP3 player with 4 audio system speakers. The winter kit includes heated front seats, steering wheel, and windshield washer nozzles. Door handles are in body color. The steering wheel and gear knob are covered in leather. In more expensive trim levels Fog lights, alloy wheels, a comfortable front armrest, electric rear windows, 6 audio speakers are offered. In the maximum equipment, the Rio has, among other things, climate control, Smart Key keyless entry, push-button engine start, leather upholstery on the instrument panel, rear parking sensors, and a Bluetooth communication system.

In third generation Rio received updated engines volume 1.4 and 1.6 liters. The first engine with a power of 107 hp. It is offered only for Comfort trim levels, but with a choice of transmission - either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. The 1.6 liter engine has significantly more power - 123 hp. — and is offered for trim levels starting from the “Luxe” version. At the same time, the transmission corresponds to the higher performance of the engine - it is a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic, although with a manual transmission the choice is limited only to the Luxe and Prestige modifications.

As with the previous generation, Rio is based on an updated platform Hyundai Accent, with a changed wheelbase, growing to 2570 mm. The suspension as a whole has not undergone major changes. The front is still MacPherson strut, the rear is semi-independent. Rio's element is good roads. The suspension as a whole is tuned for greater “stiffness”, thanks to which the car handles well and corners. The minimum turning radius is 5.2 meters. Ground clearance of 160 mm is still an excellent indicator for our roads. There are other undoubted advantages of the Russian “optimization” - the washer reservoir increased to 4 liters, the battery high power and an adapted cold start system.

In terms of safety, Rio meets all the latest standards, of course, if we talk about maximum equipment. In the basic version, the car is equipped with only two front airbags, anti-lock braking system brakes (ABS) with brake force distribution (EBD) and brake warning system emergency braking(ESS). Starting with the Prestige configuration, the equipment includes: front side airbags and curtain airbags, as well as an exchange rate stability system (ESC). In 2012, the car received a high result in EuroNCAP tests - a maximum of five stars.

Since we need a third generation car, the year of manufacture of the car will be no later than 2015. And due to the fact that we will pretend to be very rich people, we will not look at cars from the first years of production (2011 and 2012). Let me note that we do this consciously: the earliest cars had some shortcomings, which they later tried to get rid of. For example, let's remember one typical problem first cars: creaking steering shaft with universal joint fixed type. At first it was changed under warranty, then the hinge was completely replaced with a sliding one. And some elements of the interior decoration of the early Rios do not cause delight, which is why now many of their interiors resemble taxi interiors.

We won't be picky about engines. There are only two of them here, and both volumes are more reminiscent of plans for Friday evening than something serious from the world internal combustion. We will be satisfied with both the 1.4-liter G4FA and the seemingly “big” 1.6-liter G4FD. Both of them are not bad, and you will see below what you need to look at in them.

We can easily afford a car with an automatic transmission, especially since neither the old four-speed A4AF3 nor the newer six-speed A6GF1 raise any questions in the first one and a half hundred thousand kilometers. Although, of course, what is important here is how they were operated and maintained, especially the second gearbox, which is more demanding on oil cleanliness.

We are looking for cars as usual - on ad sites. There are many such cars, so there will be no problems here.

The problems will start later when you have to make a compromise: ideal cars anyway, no, so you have to come to terms with something. For example, here is the first car. At first, due to the atypically high mileage (yes, thanks to the popularly praised Russian ingenuity, we are all accustomed to the fact that from 5 years to 20 mileage in ads around and about 100 thousand kilometers) I didn’t want to watch it, but then that’s it - I finally looked. Oddly enough, it turned out to be a very good option, which once again confirms the thesis that against the background of optimized mileage and old wives' tales from outbids, sometimes you can find an honest car for “small” money.

But it's cheap!

The most attractive thing about this car is its price. It costs only 405 thousand, so you can spend almost a hundred thousand to bring it back to life after purchase (if there is such a desire). True, it has the simplest equipment, manual transmission gears and a 1.4 liter engine. And the mileage is long - 186 thousand kilometers. Let's see if such a purchase makes sense.

Unfortunately, Kia's paintwork is far from the best strong point manufacturer. But in our particular case, it’s at least pleasing that the paint is factory-made. In general, in Rio the layer thickness should not exceed 130 microns, although sometimes there are cars with double factory paint (in this case, almost a double layer of paintwork will be on all body parts and door openings) or with individual parts repainted at the dealer. The latter is a reason to check the car for involvement in an accident. Although there are stories of parts being repainted due to damage during transportation, this is more likely an accident than common practice. Our thickness is approximately the same everywhere, from 115 to 130 microns, so there is no reason to quibble. True, there is a small chip on front fender. It will need to be removed immediately: chips on “Koreans” rust quickly. But in general, all paintwork defects are insignificant and were obtained exclusively during operation.

But let's open the doors and take a look at the interior.

Here the mileage is visible in all its glory. Not very high-quality plastic (more precisely, just bad plastic) scratches very easily, and on our car it looks very scary in places. The door handles and the plastic front panel near the glove box look creepy. But what can you ask for from a budget car with a mileage of under 200 thousand? The steering wheel stands out against the general background. Perhaps it was repaired under warranty - it peeled off quickly, and Kia's warranty engineers did not refuse to fix the defect.

The seats don't look very new either. Not only are their lining already worn out, but they are also noticeably deformed. All in all, Kia salon Rio will not allow you to hide your real mileage. I don’t really know if this is good or bad.

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Now open the hood. There are no complaints here. The engine compartment is clean and gives the impression that the car was looked after better than the girl you loved during the sweet-bouquet period of the relationship. Well, or they washed it before our arrival.

And the engine sounds good, we couldn’t get any criminal sounds out of it. But this is what is visible to the naked eye. If we really wanted to buy this car, we would equip our eyes with an endoscope. The fact is that Koreans really like to make weak catalysts, which by this mileage are already beginning to crumble well. Ceramic chips enter the inlet and quickly eat up piston group. So it wouldn’t be a bad idea to inspect the cylinder walls of a used Kia. However, at this mileage you can already be wary of coked rings, although compared to repairing a cylinder block this is not such a global problem.

Well, we must not forget that high mileage(it’s impossible to say which one exactly, but approximately, say, from 300 thousand) you can expect a real “capital”, especially if you didn’t change the catalyst in time or didn’t notice the stretching of the chain. A major renovation motor with an aluminum block - the procedure is quite expensive, especially by the standards budget cars. It’s a pity: the rest of the car turned out to be very good and quite reasonable in price. Well, let's try to look for something newer: money is not a problem, we have 500 thousand.

Labyrinth of the Minotaur

Let's put aside the typical Russian craving for sedans and look at a car in a hatchback body. Yes, it is not as prestigious as a sedan (no one will doubt that the Rio sedan is prestigious), but it is practical. Moreover, they were not seen in the taxi. True, sometimes in car sharing we come across... But the car suits us: it’s 2014, it costs only 470 thousand. The mileage, however, is also quite large - 90 thousand, but still this is two times less than the previous version.

Even from a distance it is clear that something is wrong with the car. In general, I would advise you not to be afraid of your feelings: if it seems that the car is crooked, it probably is. We cannot assess by eye the correctness of the body geometry, but we can notice some differences in gaps, paint and some other details on a subconscious level. I do not insist on the truth of these words, but I advise you to listen to them.

So, before us is a handsome black man. True, it’s kind of uneven. Side lighting allows you to take a good look at the shagreen. On the front left fender it is different from the shagreen on the driver's door. Just in case, let's check it with a thickness gauge. Here it is already more than 400 microns, and on the right front wing the thickness of the paintwork reaches 544 microns. There is clearly putty here too. Taking into account the fact that front bumper It stands unevenly, and all the gaps between it and the wings are crooked, one can assume that this car’s youth was difficult. But it’s hardly worth talking about a strong frontal impact here: the headlights are original, no one has changed the radiators. Although the troubles don't end there.

We notice that expansion tank empty. This is definitely bad: maybe the engine has overheated, or maybe the antifreeze is leaking somewhere. It's good if it flows to the ground and not into the oil. However, if it went into the oil, we would notice it on the oil filler cap.

The oil level in the power steering reservoir is also at a minimum. And this is also not entirely correct.

And we suddenly find another small surprise in... the wiring. From terminal battery Another (non-standard) power cable goes off in an unknown direction.

Where could he go? I think the answer is obvious: there must be a subwoofer. Therefore, we open the trunk, lift up the flooring and see a bunch of more wires removed (the owner apparently stole the sub from here).

What's bad about it? To be honest, there are few truly responsible owners among those who put such music in their cars (even high-quality ones). And the fluid level just screams about it. “Tynts-tynts” in the trunk is, of course, cool, but the normal level of antifreeze is much more important (although standing at the minimum mark is also far from a death sentence). Another significant disadvantage is the increased load on the generator. And finally, not all music (and alarm) installers know how to do this well. Often after their intervention electrical diagram The car turns into a Minotaur labyrinth, through which, in the event of a breakdown, a sad and angry electrician will wander.

And then there’s the rubber seal for the wiring engine compartment They didn't even bother to put it back in place.

In addition, there are “uncured” chips on the body that are about to begin to rust, the back seat is burned by a cigarette, and everything that can be dirty is dirty. A broken windshield completes the picture.

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In a word, this is definitely not our option.

Parking by ear

Most interesting car costs just our maximum amount - 500 thousand. What are they offering us?

Firstly, this car has a 1.6 liter engine. Secondly, the automatic transmission (even if it’s a four-speed one, it’s quite reliable - a Mitsubishi heritage). Well, thirdly, the mileage is a little more than 30 thousand kilometers. Yes, yes, the car is 2013. Maybe the mileage is skewed? Let's look at the documents first. There was only one owner of the car, and service book filled out exemplarily. Exactly every year they drove it to the dealer for maintenance, but what is more delightful is the interval between maintenance in kilometers: in the first year the car drove only five thousand kilometers, and in some subsequent years they could not drive even these five. Looking ahead, I note that the absolutely exemplary interior can only confirm this mileage: even the seat fabric and steering wheel, which are prone to wear, look new. Luck? Almost.

The whole picture is spoiled by the poor quality of the paintwork, multiplied by the driving habits of the car owner. He clearly parked by ear: all the body parts showed signs of scuffs. Here they opened doors into cars parked next to them in the parking lot, drove over curbs, and parked in snowdrifts until their bumpers crunched.

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Maybe at least the roof is intact? But no... Here the Koreans say hello: rust has appeared on the roof on the upper edge of the windshield.

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Unfortunately, this is the weak point of the Rio, and even if you don’t drive on the highway and don’t “catch” chips from pebbles, the edge of the glass rusts quickly. They don’t always look there, but in vain. Two small spots may be just the beginning of major corrosion. But at least there are no repainted elements here, which could be pleasing if not for the number of contact marks on them. Maybe some things would be better painted.

We didn't look under the hood for a long time. There are no complaints about the operation of the engine, all fluids are at the correct level, and no traces of an accident could be found. But there is a lot of dirt.

I don’t even know if I can buy this car. Technically, he is most likely good (one can say for sure only after computer diagnostics and inspection on the lift), but numerous injuries received due to the fault, apparently, are not very experienced driver, it needs to be treated somehow. And urgently. But there are so many of them that you will have to paint everything - or at least all four doors and front fenders (for example, scratches on plastic body kit- these are little things). It will also be necessary to remove the rust on the edge of the windshield (which, by the way, will also have to be replaced due to a crack). The amount of investment will be significant, which will not please even taking into account the low mileage.

You can, of course, bargain, but there are a lot of Rios on sale, so if the seller’s greed turns out to be stronger than the paintwork, it’s better to look for another car.

Combo from the dealer

We decided to look at another option from official dealer, which sells used cars. It cost 516 thousand rubles, but we were very curious what the officials would offer us. Moreover, we were already ready to go a little beyond the price limits, but to find an uncompromising option.

From the photo it’s a good option, mileage is 86 thousand kilometers, almost maximum configuration. Let's go.

So, what does the dealer offer us? And the dealer invites us to play the game “Guess what happened to the car.” And we decide to accept the rules of the game. Moreover, everything here is so obvious that even a “teapot” can figure it out.

In short, even a self-respecting dealer will not buy this car. This is the case when the car does not seem crooked, but is actually crooked. What does it cost if the driver's door doesn't close? Against this background, a large number of scratches, chips and multi-colored elements simply fade.

We open the hood and are not even surprised... There is a complete set that just screams about head-on collision: a crumpled shock absorber cup, broken battery terminals, an obscenely attached spar tip, haphazardly covered with sealant at the seams. In theory, it should have been cut out and replaced. But, apparently, they decided not to bother and simply cobbled it together from what they had.

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It seems that the impact was so strong that the engine moved towards the engine shield, which left marks on it.

Well, naturally, looking into the cabin, we saw a “shot” airbag. Thank you, we don’t need such “goodness”.

Out of curiosity, we decided to check the car’s bases, since the condition of the interior (in particular, the steering wheel, which was worn almost to the point of holes) and the body clearly hinted at a heavily twisted mileage and in general the use of the car as a taxi. And here we were not mistaken. The car was actually listed in a company that provided services passenger transportation. This is not surprising - these models, also in white, are often found in taxis. Only the prices for such cars in good condition are on average 100 thousand cheaper.

The third generation Kia Rio is not a capricious car. But this does not mean that she has no weak points at all. First of all, you probably need to look at the body (I think everyone has already understood this). But that's not all.

You can't forget about the engine either. When choosing a used Kia (and Hyundai), you need to at least go to a service center and check the compression and timing drive. After 100 thousand kilometers, you can find cars with stretched chains, so checking the phases will not be superfluous. Especially if there are any more or less alarming sounds when starting the engine.

If the mileage has exceeded the one hundred thousand mark, then you need to check the condition of the catalyst, and at the same time the lambda sensors and the entire exhaust. True, not everyone can do this on their own. And here AUTOMAMA maybe, and for this we use the most modern tools that our partners have in specialized service stations. After our diagnostics, buyers can not be afraid of either the Minotaur’s labyrinth, or an inexperienced owner parking by ear, or a combo from the dealer.

Modifications of KIA Rio III

KIA Rio III 1.4MT

KIA Rio III 1.4 AT

KIA Rio III 1.6MT

KIA Rio III 1.6AT

Odnoklassniki KIA Rio III price

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Reviews from KIA Rio III owners

Kia Rio III, 2012

Advantages : exterior, interior, large trunk, price-quality ratio.

Flaws : slightly stiff suspension.

Ivan, Moscow

Kia Rio III, 2011

I waited for the 1.6 “TOP”, in black, bought it in Poltava. A car with a bright appearance and a fairly solid interior. Both the driver and the passengers do not remain indifferent. The Kia Rio III looks better in real life than in the photo. “Fog lights” look great at night. The front suspension comfortably “eats” potholes (my rating is “5”), the rear suspension is a bit harsh and suffers from karma (at a speed of 100), according to the sensations of passengers back seat. In general, the driving experience is simply the coolest. The car starts, accelerates and brakes quickly.

The car is quite maneuverable and has small external dimensions, which is a “plus” in heavy traffic for quickly changing lanes, overtaking, and parking. Noise insulation: when the engine is on, standing in a traffic jam, you can’t hear its operation (even unusual at first), there is noise under the hood and trunk lid. Excessive engine noise can actually be heard in the arches. “Shumka” is a “4 plus”. Capacity: I have a family of 4 people, two children. The height of adults is 174 cm, everyone is comfortable. From behind, no one I knew had ever rested either their head or their feet. There is enough space for everyone; everything fits into the trunk (500 l): strollers, bags, boxes. In reality, this is a big “plus” for the family.

Advantages : excellent operation of the engine, automatic transmission, brakes, climate control. Trunk. Gasoline consumption. Vehicle dimensions.

Flaws : weak paintwork. Rear suspension stiffness.

Sergey, Poltava

Kia Rio III, 2012

Pros of the Kia Rio III: excellent sound insulation. If the car is warmed up, it is simply impossible to determine whether the engine is running or not - it’s so quiet. Decent finish, good finishing materials, stylish dashboard. If the color of all the indicators were not such a dull red, but were, for example, white, green or yellow, then the car would be “luxury”, but it just looks good. The audio preparation is quite good; it consists of a two-band radio and a multi-format disc player. The doors close perfectly and do not make any loud or unpleasant sounds at all. Responsive brake system. Even at high speed there is very good handling. There is an overdrive mode. “Respect” to the climate control. 17.5 degrees - this indicator can be safely maintained without turning on the air conditioner, but simply with climate control. Well-functioning fan, extensive air duct system. Amazing visibility is provided by wide rear-view mirrors; they can also be electrically adjusted in a variety of ways, which adds comfort and convenience. The Kia Rio III comes with a 5-year warranty when purchased from authorized dealers.

Advantages : listed above.

Flaws : Not enough space in the back. Small trunk. Stiff suspension. Cotton steering wheel.

Gregory, Volgograd

Kia Rio III, 2011

I bought a Kia Rio III almost new in 2015, although at that time it was 4 years old and the mileage was only 6800 km. Before buying, I read reviews and was interested weak spots. According to rumors, the leather braid of the steering wheel was quickly worn out, the car was unstable with its stern at speed, the rack rattled, almost right out of the assembly line, paintwork. And all of the above did not affect me, I did not grab the steering wheel after repairing the tractor, I was up to my elbows in fuel oil, I did not fly into hatches with the suspension, I did not drive through the forest, scratching the color. Although I kept 150 on the highway for quite a long time. But here an important role is played by the 16th wheels, which are used on the Premium equipment. And even on the spare tire there is the same 16th alloy wheel. As if in reserve. That's a plus. The engine here is Chinese, but it has a long service life, they run without problems even in a taxi for 300 thousand km. Quite economical, I think 10 liters in the city. To be honest, I didn’t measure it; plus/minus 1 liter doesn’t matter to me. Now, if the consumption is higher than 13, as was the case with my Opel Astra J, then I think it’s too much. In general, to be honest, writing a review about people's car, of which there are a dime a dozen - it’s boring. Reliable, economical, inexpensive to maintain. This particular one has never been serviced by a dealer, because... they simply aren’t in Yakutsk, and it’s good that they weren’t. Changing oil and filters is not a tricky matter. Automatic on dorestayle (2011-2015) 4-speed, torque converter. Now the mileage is 59 thousand km - no problems. Although I am one of those people who have driven many cars. And for me, the concept that breakdowns can happen before 100 thousand kilometers is a strange thing. The “Japanese” run and run for 200-500 thousand km. The interior is pleasant, this Premium trim level is the maximum. The presence of the stability control system gives a little confidence in control, it works well, I played with it on the snowy roads of Yakutia at 100 km/h - everything is fine. The main disadvantage of the Kia Rio III is the lack of charisma. It is beautiful, but very common.

Advantages : price. Reliability. Unpretentiousness. Equipment.

Flaws : lack of charisma.

Dmitry, Yakutsk

Kia Rio III, 2015

And so, this long-awaited day came when I became the owner of the Kia Rio III. There was no limit to the joy. To some extent, the euphoria has not yet passed even after a year. But I’ll try to objectively evaluate the pros and cons: the suspension is certainly not ideal, it’s a little harsh and created exclusively for good roads. On the highway, the revs are high (3000 already at 90 km/h). The paintwork is weak, there are already a couple of chips on the hood. Now about the good stuff: the appearance is 5+. The engine is very good for a 1.4. Handling at reasonable speeds (up to 120) is excellent. The Kia Rio III's brakes allow you to slow down predictably. There is enough space both front and rear. Very nice interior for its class. In winter, the car is warm, with heated seats and steering wheel. According to the regulations, the oil is changed every 15,000, but I decided to change it to 7,500. The average gasoline consumption in the city is 9 liters, on the highway 7 liters. Lew 95th at Rosneft. The tires were standard Kumho. I ride it in the summer. I changed to an original casting, as I found a used one at a good price. There are no special complaints about it. Tires are like tires. For the winter I bought Velcro and put it on factory stamping. During the year of operation, nothing broke in the Kia Rio III. The car so far lives up to its reputation as a trouble-free city car.

Advantages : appearance. Engine. Controllability. Nice interior. Warm stove. Unpretentiousness.

Flaws : hard suspension. High speed on the road. LCP.

Vitaly, Abakan

Kia Rio III, 2012

I purchased a Kia Rio III 1.6 l manual transmission “Prestige” in white. The interior is quite spacious for a B class car. Being 189 cm tall, I still can’t sit down comfortably. This is due to the lack of reach adjustment for the steering wheel. Seats made of dirt-repellent fabric. The multifunction steering wheel is covered with “leather”, the panel is also partially covered with “leather”. The Super Vision instrument panel is constantly pleasing to the eye. All electric windows. There is an armrest, but even for my long arms it is too short. The doors have fabric inserts. Sound insulation is sufficient. I definitely won’t add more. The climate control blows. The glass doesn't sweat yet. So, we can say that it’s coping so far. Kia salon Rio III warms up in 10-15 minutes. Pleased with the presence of air ducts at the feet of the rear passengers. They blow great. Head unit plays tolerably. Engine and gearbox flawless. Well coordinated. The gears switch on clearly. Acceleration is faster than Ford 1.6 l 105 hp. and Octavia 1.6 l. Starts easily (uses original battery). The clutch delay valve is very annoying. As soon as it gets warmer, I'll throw it out immediately. The brakes are adequate. Braking is predictable. Ground clearance 160 mm. Now there are a lot of thawed patches, but there is still enough clearance. Plus there is metal protection. The rear spring cups are low. The trunk is large. There is a full-size spare wheel on cast disk and an organizer. The feeling behind the wheel of the Kia Rio III is twofold. It feels kind of “toy-like”. The suspension is a bit harsh. And on good coverage you get the feeling that you are driving a foreign car. I really don’t like the inclusion of lights and fog lights on the turn signal handle. It is not highlighted. And while on the go, you have to search by touch for where to turn them on. There are automatic running lights. Well, running lights it's hard to call it. With the car running, when the handbrake is lowered, the following lights come on: the dimensions and low beam headlights. Total 10 light bulbs. There is an unpleasant moment. When turning, the steering wheel turns harder to the left than to the right. At least the first half of a turn. The power steering does not make any extraneous sound. And in my opinion this does not always happen. I opened the power steering reservoir. There are some clots in places. I will flush the system and add new fluid. If it doesn't help, I'll keep looking.

Advantages : unpretentiousness. Price. Good equipment of the car.

Flaws : There is no adjustment of the steering wheel for reach. Stiff suspension.

Nikolay, Ivanovo

Kia Rio III, 2015

This car was purchased by me in the summer of 2016. To date I have driven 35,000 km. Two maintenance services at an official dealer. There were no problems. But you just need to immediately install “lockers” and it is advisable to “make noise” of them. In terms of price-quality ratio, in my opinion, a budget option you won't find better. Consumption on the highway is 6.5 - 7 liters, in the city it reaches 10 liters. When accelerating over 120 km per hour, the Kia Rio III behaves unstable. I tried to accelerate to 160, but I didn’t push it further, after all, this car is not designed for such speeds. Kia suspension Rio III behaves normally, fell into potholes a couple of times and bent the rims. In general, if you drive on a normal road, the car will last a very long time, but unfortunately we are in Russia. The car does its job well, I can't say anything bad. You just need to undergo maintenance in a timely manner. Before that I had a Pontiac Grand Prix passenger car and a Chevrolet minibus, yes, of course, the Pontiac is much softer and more stable at a speed of 200 km per hour, but the price is correspondingly higher.

Advantages : Excellent value for money and quality.

Flaws : the suspension is a bit harsh.

Dmitry, Rostov-on-Don

➖ Rigid suspension
➖ Controllability (at high speeds)
➖ Paint quality
➖ Noise insulation

pros

➕ High ground clearance
➕ Spacious trunk
➕ Design
➕ Compact sizes

Advantages and disadvantages of Kia Rio 3 sedan and hatchback were identified based on reviews from real owners. More detailed benefits and cons of Kia Rio K2 1.4 and 1.6 with manual and automatic can be found in the stories below:

Owner reviews

The engine is quiet, almost inaudible from the cabin when the car is warm. Quick engine warm-up (but below -20, warm up for more than 5 minutes, and this is already parking with running engine in the yard area).

Spacious trunk. Availability of USB input to the radio. Automatic with the possibility of convenient manual gear shifting (6-speed). Convenient rear view mirrors.

Throws the rear of the car on artificial bumps. There is no third headrest in the back (not critical, but still). Lack of automatic closing of doors at speed (many will say that this is a small thing). The standard crankcase protection can be replaced immediately (it is plastic, not on the OD with the setting of 2,000, versus the OD - 3,500).

Alexander Agoltsov, rides Kia sedans Rio 3 automatic 1.6 l 2015

Video review

The disadvantages are only due to factory savings. Noise insulation wheel arches and there are no doors, but the engine is almost inaudible. Another way to save money: the floor in the middle gets very hot (where exhaust pipe passes under it) after a long trip.

The suspension settings, in my opinion, are too harsh - a tough car. Well, maybe it also slows down the engine when you release the gas (on an automatic transmission) and the first gear is slightly stretched (in my opinion) and you can feel it shifting (and in general you can feel the shifting of lower gears).

But these are not disadvantages, but because you pay attention. An unpleasant feeling and impression is created at high speeds (at speeds of more than 120 km/h on the highway), with a strong side wind the car is like skiing on ice and the steering wheel is completely weightless - not very surprising, because the car is small and light - typically urban.

Evgeniy Evseev, drives a Kia Rio 1.6 (123 hp) automatic 2016

The brakes are great, they saved you many times when some “deer” braked sharply in front of you. I was driving 140-150 along Novo-Priozerka and suddenly the road workers forgot to remove the artificial barrier, sharp braking and steering to the right saved the situation. Good music is worth it. You turn it up to full volume and it plays great. I haven't noticed any creaks or crickets yet.

The windshield is just shit, but I read a lot of reviews about it, a small pebble flies and that’s it - cracks spread all over the glass. High consumption fuel, although my 6-speed automatic shows 9 in the city in the summer.

Sound insulation could be better, although low revs The engine is almost inaudible, the noise starts after 3,500 rpm.

The metal and paintwork are too thin. In my opinion, after purchase, the car should be completely covered with film. The roof is generally like foil. The rain was heavy and on the roof it was like an elephant was playing football. Spare wheel for stamping (saved). There is no crankcase protection.

Nikolay Kazakov, drives a Kia Rio 1.6 automatic transmission 2015.

The car is more than budget. Not a car, but a complete idea - how to save money. Even intake manifold made of plastic. It is inconvenient to remove the battery in winter; you must first remove the air intake. Disappointed and sad.

Now, having skated for almost two years, I can add my own disappointments. The fuel level gauge lies shamelessly, and the main thing is that it is not covered under warranty. The needle may lie around 0 or even lower, but there is 10 liters of gasoline left, and it’s not clear where half a tank is.

The relay regulator is not working well. The voltage is 14.6 (too high) and they also refused to make it so that it would correspond technical standards to the battery. These are the official instructions from dealers. Even at maintenance air filter no longer change (saving 30 seconds of work). And of course, instead of soundproofing, there’s just one name.

Sergey Ruzhiev, reviews of Kia Rio III 1.4 (107 hp) MT 2015

At the moment I have driven about 7,000 km in 8 months. When purchasing, I considered it and its brother, Solaris. Kia was more pleased with the design. Perhaps this was the decisive moment. In principle, there are no complaints. A wonderful machine for its price niche.

Of the advantages. It’s roomy - I have a hatch, and if you fold down the rear seat, almost everything fits. If you fold the front one, that’s it! Economical - I have 8 liters per 100 km, six-speed manual. Cheerful appearance - I have a red one. Nimble - 123 “horses” is enough for its weight. The suspension is stiff - that's it.

Crickets appeared almost immediately. One in the glove compartment area, the second in the center of the tidy. So far I haven't gotten around to taking it apart and fixing it. I don’t get along with the front pillars - pedestrians on the left are not always noticeable. Painting - scratches on the varnish appear practically from touching, so I wash it exclusively without wiping.

The owner drives a Kia Rio hatchback 1.6 (123 hp) MT 2016

I like the car, the last one was the same, but in the base. The new one with the 1.6 engine is much faster, there is no such need to rev. The “dirt-resistant” interior is pleasing; with two children, it fully justifies itself. Lensed head optics shine an order of magnitude better than simple ones.

The only thing that overshadows the possession of this car, so this is bad directional stability at speeds above 100 km/h, as a result - susceptibility to course changes due to cross winds and an empty near-zero zone on the steering wheel.

Review of Kia Rio 3 sedan 1.6 (123 hp) with mechanics 2016

Regarding sound insulation, I can say that it is there. The engine is inaudible at idle, and the sound in the cabin depends on the road surface, speed and tires. The interior is quite easy to disassemble and in a few hours and thousands of rubles you can make a decent noise with your own hands. In stores today everything is sold and affordable.

The engine is a chain engine, super reliable and durable, I know it from the 2007 Kia Cerato (I had the same one there). Sold from actual mileage over 400,000 km and is not rarely found in the city. Consumption 6.5-7.0 liters on the highway at quiet ride, 8-9 liters - city. The box is a new 6-speed automatic. Works great, shifts smoothly and unnoticeably.

The interior is simple, without any Chinese features in the form of chrome inserts and poisonous blue lighting. Everything in the car is in place: the windows are in place, the seats are comfortable and adjustable like everyone else, the steering wheel is only height-adjustable. There are heated steering wheels, rest zones for wipers, mirrors, and rear window.

The car is assembled, doesn’t squeak, is moderately comfortable, reliable, starts and drives in any weather, and is liquid at the same time. secondary market! This winter I traveled in -45 degrees. Starts with half a turn after parking in a cold garage!

Parking is very convenient due to its compact size; the ground clearance allows you to fearlessly drive almost anywhere within reason. Of course, there are things that irritate a spoiled person. For example, there is no armrest. Such a small thing, but you have to order it in an online store or from a dealer.

Review of Kia Rio 3 hatchback 1.6 with automatic, 2016.