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Kia Rio 2011-2012 Replacement ?

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#77 of 89 phill1... by iluvmysephia1

Sep 05, 2011 (5:26 am)

doesn't your 2006 Kia Rio5 need it's timing belt changed out then?
 
Also funny you mentioned lousy "timing belts", I have 70K on my 06` Kia Rio and it is still on its original. The new 1.6 ltr GDI engine in both the 2012 Accent & Rio now have a direct gear (diamond coated) timing assembly replacing the previous "timing belt".
 
Those usually need change-out at only 60,000 miles. Just mentionin'.

#78 of 89 Driving impressions by loaddown

Sep 13, 2011 (6:31 pm)

I wonder what the impressions out there are on the electric assisted steering on these compacts. I drove a Ford Focus (not a direct comparison) and found the steering light, with very little feedback. A complete difference from hydraulic assist. Today I drove a new Accent SE and found the steering clueless. You could point the car down a straight street and take your hands off the wheel. Even the curvature of the road didn't affect it. Of course, this impression was after getting out of my Infiniti G35, quite a difference. I am seriously considering an Accent SE or Rio5, but wonder if you can relax while driving them with this contrast in handling. Any experiences?
Also, don't forget to turn off the Eco mode when testing. The car was a wimp with it on and I didn't get to try it much otherwise. I love the room and utility for the price. I am comparing it to the Fit. which needs a wake-up call with it's mpg currently.

#79 of 89 2012 Kia Rio5 Prices and Content mixed value? by phill1

Oct 02, 2011 (8:53 am)

Now that prices and options have been released on the Kia USA site, I find it odd that Kia has in someways kept prices very close to its sibling Hyundai Accent but taken away content. As an example, the 2012 Hyundai Accent GS, its (base) model 5 Door Hatchback, has a MSRP of $16,550 which includes the Automatic Transmission (and) Power Windows,Mirrors, Door Locks and Remote Key Fob. and Cruise Control. The 2012 Kia Rio5 LX , its (base) model 5 Door Hatchback has a MSRP of $16,445 adding the Power Package to get the Power Windows, Mirrors, Door Locks and Remote Key Fob, (But) does not include the Cruise Control! I mere $105 savings and you loose the Cruise Control but gain the 15`` Tires and Wheels instead of Hyundai`s 14``. Both have Wheel Covers. IMO, the Kia still has the definite edge with better exterior styling and design, but as they say, "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder".

#80 of 89 test by stickguy

Oct 02, 2011 (9:44 am)

just got the latest issue of car and driver yesterday, and they have a comparison test of "B" class cars. They included a Rio5 (AT) and Accent (stick). Tested against the Sonic, Fit, Yaris, Versa and ( think 1 more.

#81 of 89 Re: test [stickguy] by phill1

Oct 03, 2011 (10:12 am)

Replying to: stickguy (Oct 02, 2011 9:44 am)
stickguy; Guess they are not very fond of the Kia/Hyundai products over at Car and Driver Magazine, you think? I own a 2011 Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback which I have driven 13K over the past 14 months. I love the car, it gets great fuel economy, 33 mpg city and 41 mpg highway consistently. Has plenty of power, good handling and braking, and IMO, wins the Swim Suit Competition, hands down. Now, getting (back) on Topic, I`m still going to purchase a 2012 Kia Rio5 as soon as I can locate one, at a reasonable price without paying all that Dealer`s Fee`s and "Limited availability Crap. I want a (Base) LX in Clear White with Beige Cloth Interior, added Automatic Transmission, with the added Power Package(Windows, Locks, Mirrors, and Remote Key Fob) plus Carpeted Floor Mats. I think for a MSRP of $16,445, including Freight, its a (very) excellent value, regardless if its a half second slower in the zero to 60 or quarter mile testing then the others vehicles they evaluated. Its priced right, looks very sharp (better then the Hyundai Accent GS) and should get excellent gas mileage. What more does C & D expect? It is what it is! A "B-Segment" Sub Compact,period. You want more, spend 50K and buy an Audi. The Honda Fit is a very nice well built car that has lots of room, great reliability,excellent trade in value but looks "old and outdated" too. Plus, the 5 year/60K Bumper to Bumper Warranty that Kia/Hyundai offers (plus) the 10 year/100K Drive Train Warranty given to the (original) purchaser, simply can`t be beat.

#82 of 89 Re: test [phill1] by stickguy

Oct 03, 2011 (11:24 am)

Replying to: phill1 (Oct 03, 2011 10:12 am)
it was more cruiser than sports sedan, which always hurts it with C&D.

#83 of 89 Re: test [stickguy] by phill1

Oct 03, 2011 (2:50 pm)

Replying to: stickguy (Oct 03, 2011 11:24 am)
Perhaps since Kia opted to eliminate the 6 speed Manual Transmission from the new 2012 Rio5, except in its limited availability Base LX line, it provoked (their) rathe. If they rate that cheap imitation of the Ford Fiesta, the Mazda 2, better then either the Accent or the Kia, its pure and simple "Bias". I`m a Dog lover and it makes me sick knowing that they are being served, "on the plate" everyday in Korea, but you have to give credit for HKAG Group building some very fine (affordable) vehicles with the (best) Warranty in the Industry.

#84 of 89 phill1... by iluvmysephia1

Oct 08, 2011 (10:20 pm)

are they still eating dogs over there? Yikes. That's pathetic.

#85 of 89 Installing Daytime Running Lights in a 2012 U.S. Spec Kia Rio5 by phill1

Oct 18, 2011 (2:05 pm)

I need the help of someone who`s speciality is "Electrical" and or works at a Kia Dealerships service department or perhaps one of you Canadian readers can advise me. I`m awaiting the arrival of my 2012 Kia Rio5 LX and I am determined to have Daytime Running Lights installed on this vehicle. Only the SX Trim Models in the U.S. gets the LED DRL`s. As usual lower Trim Models like the LX and the EX get no DRL`s. Odd, that here in the U.S., Hyundai only puts DRL`s on two of its vehicles currently, Sonata & Elantra. Kia here in the U.S. only puts the LED DRL`s on its top of the Line SX Models in its Kia Rio, Sportage and Sodona. I know that in Canada since its been mandated by Law, (all) vehicles must have DRL`s regardless of Model Trim. I would be just as happy having the regular DRL`s work off the vehicles headlights at 75% power as most cars do. Kindly tell me if there is a Part # for a DRL Module that can be quickly and inexpensively installed on a 2012 Kia Rio5. "conwelpic" you seem to be up on lots of Kia specifics, can you hook me up so I can get those Daytime Running Lights up and "running" as soon as I take delivery of my vehicle? Thanks for anyone that can be of assistance. If its a Part Number for the Module that is only available through Kia Canada Parts Department, if it can be retro-fitted into a U.S. spec Kia Rio`s wiring harness, I`ll get one shipped down here to Florida from Canada. And NO, I don`t want to accomplish that function by driving around during the "daytime" with both my headlights and tail lights burning in order to get the desired effect.

#86 of 89 Re: Installing Daytime Running Lights in a 2012 U.S. Spec Kia Rio5 [phill1] by conwelpic

Oct 19, 2011 (9:15 am)

Replying to: phill1 (Oct 18, 2011 2:05 pm)
sorry I can't help you just do not have "mechanical" connections. It's been mandatory in Canada for about 20 years now. Maybe you could check out on KGIS to see if you can find difference between the model that has the DRL and the ones that don't.
You would think it would be something relatively simple so that they can easily make a Canadian model in production that has to have this feature.

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