Overview & Reviews

One of America's least expensive cars now comes in sedan or wagon flavor. Dubbed the Rio Cinco, the five-door Kia provides 44.3 cubic feet of storage space with the rear seat down.

• Unbeatable price, peppy engine, decent build quality relative to price point, inoffensive styling, great warranty package.

• Unrefined ride quality, power windows and cruise control are MIA from the option list.

User Reviews:

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  MY FIRST CAR - 2002 Kia Rio
  By Sherman - June 11 - 3:20 pm

  I have a 2002 Kia Rio and I had for about one year now and I have nothing but good things to say about this car. This is my first car and luckily it is a very good one. When I first bought this car I was a little leery because I grew up an American car lover and this one was Korean. Second I was concerned about the performance factor since it only has 96 horsepower. All my worries were put to sleep when I had the car for a day and the way it handled and the surprising snap it had for only 96 horsepower. Next is the reliability; in the 11 months I owned it the car never gave a sign of problems. The only money spent was for maintenance and the crazy wheels, paint and engine upgrade. great car.

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  How much I love my Kia - 2002 Kia Rio
  By smsm - March 23 - 2:00 am

  I have driven this car across the state of Michigan more times than one would think humanly possible. It has proven to be more reliable than my friends new cars of substantially more price. Once, a rear tail light went out and the dealership kindly replaced. That is the only problem to speak of. I love this car!!!! I may have to sell it because of a move to the city, and its breaking my heart!!!

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  Loooooove this car!! - 2002 Kia Rio
  By sxbombannie - January 28 - 2:15 pm

  i just wanted to let everyone know what happened to me so it wont happen to you. i bought this car in 2007 with 20,000 miles for $4000. i know its horrible but i only got maybe 3 or 4 oil changes. the car has 107,000 miles now. but this car just kept on going. i hit a wall on the highway goin about 50 and i just drove it away. never ever had a problem until 80,000 miles needed new wheel bearings. almost $500. not too bad. kept on going til pulling into my driveway one day it just dies! i knew it was the end because the car had been so good to me it was gonna end its life pulling into the driveway. got it towed to the mechanic and yup, the timing chain broke. broke the engine, $2500 to fix.

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  This car is great! - 2002 Kia Rio
  By foxy - January 26 - 10:00 am

  I have been very satisfied with my Rio. It represents very good value, and I love it. Fun, peels out well

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  I love it! - 2002 Kia Rio
  By Steevo - January 26 - 10:00 am

  This car is great! My dad bought it for me for graduation from high school. This has been an excellent vehicle. I have only had it for 2 months and love it! I was a little hesistant being that it was a Kia and a Korean product, but every hundred miles quells those fears. Take that, Honda and Toyota!

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  Love it! - 2002 Kia Rio
  By E.Z. - January 26 - 10:00 am

  Its superb--no need to spend extra on Honda.

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  HAPPY FOR 1 YEAR NOW - 2002 Kia Rio
  By Bandido - May 21 - 10:00 am

  I have delivered pizzas part-time for 12 years. Out of all the cars that I have had for the job, the Rio is the best. I am at 13,000 miles now and satisfied. This is the best car purchase I have made. The stereo is GREAT, the car is as fast as a Civic, and is affordable for whatever you want to do with it. I wish I could modify the body roll with stabilizer bars though.

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  I Love My Kia Rio Because Its Cheap - 2002 Kia Rio
  By Flashturner - March 15 - 11:46 am

  Like the title says, I love my Kia Rio because its cheap. Where can you purchase a brand new car for $8,000 with a 10 year/100,000 miles warranty except Kia? I also purchased the 7 year/100,000 bumper-to-bumper warranty. Havent had a chance to use it because the car is like the Eveready Energizer bunny. It has the pep of the Pontiac Solstice or Saturn Sky. Its also fun to drive and a miser with gas. I fill up every two to three weeks at $25. Cant beat that with a stick. I must say the car is not put together with the best and strongest materials, but what do you expect for $8,000. Ive noticed that the price has gone up and you cant get the great warranty anymore.

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  120,000 and still running great - 2002 Kia Rio
  By bl - March 12 - 9:46 pm

  My cinco has been the most reliable car Ive ever owned. Im so happy with it Im buying another kia. Why cant we build cars this reliable. I only wish they put a light in the glove compartment.

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  I am happy! - 2002 Kia Rio
  By DesertBum - December 24 - 2:00 am

  Hi Desert Kia in Victorville is great. Ask for Linda, she sold us this car. They do deal, so...be ready :) We love it. Its a small dealership, but their customer service makes up for it. I would buy again. It gets 31city/36highway DesertBum 2002KIA Rio/Automatic/4-door