The avergae Kia Rio car price is within reach of many families,
the idea behind the Kia Rio was to offer a great car to the masses.
There was already an established market, so just how do Kia Rio
compete in this arena? Find out from our article below.
2006 Kia Rio: Use and Toss?
Kia vehicles have managed to make significant strides in quality
and durability since being introduced to the US market in 1994.
Widely panned by critics as producing cheaply built and cheaply
priced models, some Kia models are now performing at average or
slightly above. The Kia Rio is not one of these cars, however. Only
the extended warranty makes the Rio worth a look otherwise slightly
more expensive cars from Toyota are preferable.
With a base MSRP of just $10,735, the Kia Rio is touted as
"still the most affordable 4-door sedan in America." Certainly,
when it comes to price, the Rio is a winner. Add in standard
features such as dual remote mirrors, driver lumbar support seats,
and the extended warranty, and the car is a value leader. Of
course, air conditioning will cost you extra and don't expect to
find any type of radio in the car either unless you pay extra for
it. Remember, the emphasis is on value, not equipment.
The Kia is powered by a 1.6L DOHC 16 valve I4 engine paired with
a five speed manual transmission. The five passenger sedan produces
an anemic 104hp; a four speed automatic transmission is
optional.
Various upgrade packages allow consumers to select additional
"comfort and convenience" options as well as safety features
including four wheel antilock brakes. One almost thinks that a
customer would do better purchasing the basic model and then
purchasing Kia accessories through a parts wholesaler to maximize
the car's value.
The best part of the Rio -- or any Kia car for that matter -- is
the extended warranty, one of the best in the industry. Without it,
the Rio would be truly forgettable. Kia's warranty covers the
following:
Limited Powertrain: 10 years or 100,000 miles
Limited Basic: 5 years or 60,000 miles
Limited Anti-Perforation: 5 years or 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance: 5 years / unlimited miles
The Kia Rio serves the purpose of providing cheap, basic
transportation. If you drive a lot and need an economical car, then
the Rio is worth a look. Just don't think that the car rises to the
level of a Toyota, otherwise you will be sorely disappointed. You
may get five or six good years out of the car before its value
decreases to the point where it simply should be discarded.
About the Author
Matt Keegan is an automotive enthusiast and contributing
writer for the Auto
Parts Warehouse [APW]. At APW, we supply quality
Kia accessories for your Rio, Sedona, Amanti, or
other fine Kia vehicle.