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Re: Post your new Rio and Rio5 real-world MPGs on here! [backy]
by frandaman
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Dec 03, 2005 (9:39 am)
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Replying to: backy (Nov 30, 2005 8:18 am)
Well, I checked all the obvious stuff...It is an automatic and it does indeed have the overdrive engaged. It is very noticeable when it isn't. Tire inflation is correct. Parking brake is not engaged. My daily grind consists of a ten mile trip to and from work on country style highway at 55-60mph. I am pretty much rural and stoplights aren't a factor. I've been real cautious on the gas pedal during the break-in period. I have nearly 1250 miles on it now. All the things mentioned (with the exception of the brake being on)account for about a ten percent or so difference. Unfortunately that would still leave me short of the city estimate of 29 mpg.
On a brighter note my last tank came in at 28.5mpg. I had some longer cruises in there and some expressway drives as well. I actually decided to drive it more in my usual manner and not so delicate and it seemed to like it. Hopefully the burn in period shows considerable improvement but I don't think I'll ever approach the 38 mpg advertised.
As someone mentioned the high mpg is the ONLY reason I got this car over any other. If I wanted 25mpg I could have got a bit more car than this (a bit more in the monthly payments as well).
All in all I have to say I do like the car. It rides like it is bigger than it is. Real good vision for the driver and the seats are pretty comfy. I'm 6', 200# and over 50 so comfort is a must with me and I'm quite pleased with that aspect of things. Oh, and it does look kind of muscular for a little guy. 
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Re: Post your new Rio and Rio5 real-world MPGs on here! [frandaman]
by backy
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Dec 03, 2005 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: frandaman (Dec 03, 2005 9:39 am)
Little guy?
So with only 1250 miles you should see continued improvement as the miles build. Since you are now in winter, you might see a penalty from cold weather, longer warmups, winter-blend gas etc., so the real test will see how it does come spring. I am betting you will see 30s by then and by the time of the first anniversary you will be topping 38 on the highway on occasion, since you seem to drive moderately. If I can get 38 mpg on a 135-hp 2.0L automatic Elantra, loaded with five people and gear, driving on country highways at 55-60 mph (in the summer), I am confident you will see better mpg on your Rio.
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Re: Post your new Rio and Rio5 real-world MPGs on here! [backy]
by frandaman
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Jan 11, 2006 (1:59 am)
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Replying to: backy (Dec 03, 2005 10:01 am)
This is a bit late for a reply but I have a small update. I live west of rochester, NY and had tickets for basketball in the Carrier Dome in Syracuse this past Sunday. So, since I'm still getting 23 or so MPG every day I topped off the tank before hopping on I-90 and topped off again upon my return. 178 miles round trip with less than 10 miles not on an expressway. Speeds averaging better than 70 mph (it really purred at 75!). My "highway only" mpg on this trip was an eye popping 44.5 mpg! I'm, still getting crappy mpg day in and day out but I guess I know what I'm driving for any extended cruises! This just shows to me it has it in it if I can only figure out how to coax it out day in and day out.
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So how long before I can get a Rio5 for $12,000?
by jimmybrown2
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Jan 14, 2006 (9:42 pm)
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Replying to: frandaman (Jan 11, 2006 1:59 am)
I like the car but I don't want to spend spectra size money on it. How long before Kia will be willing to really deal when it comes to selling the 2006 Rios?
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Re: So how long before I can get a Rio5 for $12,000? [jimmybrown2]
by backy
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Jan 14, 2006 (9:51 pm)
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Replying to: jimmybrown2 (Jan 14, 2006 9:42 pm)
My guess is that the rebates will start flowing big-time by this spring, when the Honda Fit, well-equipped including ABS, side bags/curtains, A/C, and power package and starting at $13k will start rolling out. The new Yaris will be out by then also, starting at $11k for a stripped 3-door hatchback.
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Re: So how long before I can get a Rio5 for $12,000? [jimmybrown2]
by chuck1959
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Jan 14, 2006 (11:19 pm)
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Replying to: jimmybrown2 (Jan 14, 2006 9:42 pm)
Oh God here we go again! I haven't seen it here. I have sen plenty of the $12,000 or under Rios. Granted they don't have the equipment that the Spectras have. BUT then again the Rio is an ENTRY LEVEL CAR!! Plus the Rio5 is the top of the line of the Rios (it has more equipment standard than the Rio, just like the previous Rio and Cinco (which I have 2004).
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Re: Post your new Rio and Rio5 real-world MPGs on here! [spectraman]
by boufr02
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Feb 12, 2006 (2:59 pm)
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Replying to: spectraman (Nov 30, 2005 6:42 am)
2006 Kia Rio Lx, My first fill up this afternoon with 238 miles, yield me with 32.1 MPG. I like to see something around 36MPG or better after break in time.
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Re: Post your new Rio and Rio5 real-world MPGs on here! [boufr02]
by chuck1959
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Feb 13, 2006 (4:56 am)
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Replying to: boufr02 (Feb 12, 2006 2:59 pm)
I have a 2004 Rio Cinco (bought new...5,600 miles) In the city I am getting somewhere between 21-24 MPG. I haven't had it on the highway yet so I don't know about that MPG. To me that seems a bit low. I have the automatic, and have tried switching the O/D when I am on regular street and turn it back on when I get on the freeway.
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Gas Mileage
by riomike
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Feb 07, 2006 (8:07 pm)
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Did a lot of city driving the last two days. Just filled up on the way home, I drove 156 miles in two days, mostly South Miami and Miami beach. Plenty of traffic and stopping. I filled up with 5.6 gallons. That means I got 27.85 MPG. After my first fill up this weekend I was breaking 31 MPG but thats because I was doing 90% highway miles. Anyway if I can average 27-31 MPG on a daily basis I will be extremely happy!
I'm enjoying my Rio5 more and more each day! I even received a couple of comments including an Optima owner at a Barnes and Noble parking lot who was shocked to see the Kia logo on the car. He parked right next to me and got out of his car at the same time, said he thought it was a Mazda! Great compliment!
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Re: Gas Mileage [riomike]
by b3nut
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Feb 08, 2006 (6:54 am)
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Replying to: riomike (Feb 07, 2006 8:07 pm)
That's pretty impressive for a brand-new car, usually the engines need to break in before hitting good mpg figures. It'll be interesting to see where your mpg goes as your engine runs in. Should be pretty good...going to go look at Rios again today on my lunch break...I really like these little cars.
I can't get over what you get for the money with the Rio5...the rest of Kia's line looks great too. More edgy and sporty than parent Hyundai's more conservative styling. And their '06 line looks really well-made...Color me impressed. 
Todd in Beerbratistan
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