Overview & Reviews

All new last year, the Kia Rio sees minimal changes for 2007. New wheel designs and an illuminated ignition switch debut, as does a sporty SX version of the Rio sedan. Newly optional on the SX models are 16-inch wheels.

• Smooth ride, stable handling, attractive interior, standard side curtain airbags, generous warranty.

User Reviews:

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  Nothing but Problems - 2007 Kia Rio
  By Mel - May 9 - 10:30 pm

  The check engine light has always turned on intermittently. The AC had to be fixed twice within the first 2 years. The brake switch went out at about 2 years so no brake lights worked. Had to drive about 40 mins to get to the closest dealership and Kia would not offer a rental car during all of the warranty work. They insisted that the 30,000 service be done at 28,000 miles or they would stop providing warranty work. Now engine wont start half the time and it just reached 30,000 miles.

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  Decent budget car - 2007 Kia Rio
  By Leadfoot - November 2 - 6:20 am

  This is one of the better budget cars. Decent gas mileage at a greatly affordable price. Im 61" and have no problem fitting in. With the leadfoot I have my gas is still 32 mpg. The problem I have is the power. It can not pull its own weight up a hill without having to downshift even at 65 mph and at lower speeds on a hill it searches for a gear constantly.

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  Love it - 2007 Kia Rio
  By deb126 - July 25 - 7:26 pm

  Really love the Kia cars, we own two now, just bought a 2008 Spectra after purchasing a 2007 Rio 2 months ago, now we both have Kias and we love them.

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  Great car but... - 2007 Kia Rio
  By h2oelemental - February 24 - 4:32 am

  I love my car, it gets great mileage and until recently it was very reliable. I put 30-36K miles a year on my car and do a lot of stop and go driving. I have over 166K on my car. In the past 3 yrs we have had to replace 3 ignition coils, both O2 sensors and now we have to replace the catalytic converter. She also tends to eat front tires. Constantly out of alignment. She has done very well overall and if possible will buy another Kia. Considering the kind of driving I do, she had held up very well.

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  MY 07 KIA RIO - 2007 Kia Rio
  By JADAVI2 - November 22 - 6:53 am

  Love it! This is my 1st new car. I am very pleased with it. Great price, great car.

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  greeat - 2007 Kia Rio
  By merrill3001 - March 22 - 10:33 pm

  Good car for basic transportation.

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  Very nice car - 2007 Kia Rio
  By Brad - April 22 - 5:03 pm

  This car gets great mileage and lots of room for the price. Much more stylish than the Yaris or Aveo and much lower sticker price. Not much power, but I was looking for mileage, not power. 6 advanced airbags make me feel safer in such a small car. Brake rotors shimmy but could have been from rough braking in the past. Otherwise, love the car. For the price it seems like the best deal out there.

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  Kia Rio - 2007 Kia Rio
  By David - April 8 - 5:03 am

  Could have used better suspension.

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  Tom - 2007 Kia Rio
  By Thomas Erickson - November 2 - 12:56 pm

  The best thing about this vehicle is the fact that it gets 30 miles to the gallon. This is especially important due to the fact that I work 30 miles away from home. Another aspect of this car that appeals to me is how much room this little car has and how comfortable it is. It is an excellent vehicle for the money. I have 5 speed manual shifting, and the only problem I had, at first, was figuring out how to put in in reverse. You need to pull up a lever, pull the shifter all the way to your left and up to put into reverse. Once I got it, however, there no longer was any confusion. This is a minor set back.

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  Bad on gas - 2007 Kia Rio
  By bootsr1 - October 26 - 4:46 am

  This was a horrible purchase. Terrible MPG 16-18 max. Brakes shot @ less then 9,000 miles in the shop 9 times for charging problem. This car looks ok, highly overrated!