2018 Kia Rio Review — Cars.com

Shopping for a subcompact car is about as exciting as shopping for a pair of sneakers. The class consists of the most basic and affordable vehicles on the market. The 2018 Kia Rio, however, adds a little flair to the segment.

[diarmuidsmith]

Shopping for a subcompact car is about as exciting as your presentation skills :D

[swanblake]

Love this size of car. Hate how big everything has become.

[machocommonda]

What gets me. When car reviewers slam the power, build materials and size of a budget friendly car. These cars are not meant to be speed demons or luxurious rides. They are a basic should be reviewed as such and not compared to higher class cars.

[Mahgwa]

I love subcompact cars. Cheap, easy to run and repair, and you don't pay through the nose for it.

[rickhamilton]

"Shopping for a subcompact car is about as exciting as shopping for a pair of sneakers." Sneakerheads be like: D:

[buttholeChecker]

I bought one and I love it, I have the sedan which I think is much better looking than the hatch. the "sport" mode does more than just alter the shift points, it also makes adjustments to the cars timing and air fuel settings to make the motor a bit more responsive and have more power in the lower rpm's.

[BCBaron]

Really wish Kia would offer the hatchback as a three-door.

[E_Stew]

Most reviewers say the cabin is quiet/more quiet, and that the pick up (acceleration) isn't that fast compared to previous models..I have a 2016 EX 5 door..The cabin is quiet and the acceleration is quite fast..Go figure. ^_~

[DeadofWinter]

My 2014 Ford Fiesta has Sport Mode. Lol

[armenborrell]

you work for cars.com and do a car review without even saying how many speeds the automatic