Kia Rio 1.4 TEC

ROAD TEST: Kia Rio 1,4 TEC

The outgoing Rio established Kia as a maker of desirable city cars. Does the new one build on that legacy?Since its launch in our market some 17 years ago, the Rio has developed a reputation as a reliable, spacious vehicle that offers good value for your hard-earned cash, further cementing this Korean ...

DRIVEN: Kia Rio 1,4 TEC manual

JOHANNESBURG - Despite being in the final calendar year of its lifecycle, the previous (third-) generation Kia Rio sold in excess of 450 000 units globally. That figure speaks to not only Kia's continued popularity in various markets across the world, but also of the outgoing Rio's widespread appeal. ...

Comparative Test: Kia Rio 1,4 TEC vs. Peugeot 208 1,2 VTi Active vs. Renault Clio 66 kW Turbo Dynamique vs. Volkswagen Polo 1,2 TSI Comfortline

ITS conservative classiness and big-car refinement has made Volkswagen’s fifth-generation Polo a dominant force in the B segment since its arrival here in 2010, but the recent tide of stylish, well-specced rivals has seen it slowly age before our eyes.The key question then: can a midlife refresh vault ...