Kia Rio 2021 review: S auto 

I got one last year. Yes the fuel usage is suss at times. I've had it reading 51.2 L/100km. Other times 26. The usual is at 8.9. on the highway I can get 7.5 and as low as 5.4. It's easy to drive and super easy to park in the most tighest places. The Android system is too notch and the sound system is very good. So many USB points it's ridiculously loaded with them. A pleasure to drive on the toughest roads. The hard plastic on the side doors is fine. Never got sore elbow from it. Power is OK yet at other times it takes off like a rocket. When going up a steep hill it can be sluggish until the gear kicks in. I have had to upshift manually once or twice. I drove it regularly and find it costs me 50 to 70 to fill the tank depending on the current price at the time. The seats are very comfortable and hold you in well. You notice many other drivers move side ways when turning corners. Not in the RIO. It holds you in tight. Can't say the halogen headlights have ever been an issue. Really like the fog lights are on in the daytime. It's a great safety feature as other drivers can see you better. I found the rims are a nightmare though. My only pet hate. They crack around the edges just from turning tight corners. Got mine April 2020. Took only 4 weeks from the factory in S. Korea to delivery. After some haggling and Cash/ Bank check I got it for $18,640 Drive away. That was with the $540 extra for signal red paint job. I love her. She is a little devil. Sometimes good and subdued yet then she surprised you and she is bad like a beast. Super reliable.

It's a shame that the under $20K AUD segment is shrinking so fast and pushing people on strict budgets to the USED car market.

The fact that wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard on all models is a game changer for in-car tech. Looking forward to other manufacturers rising to the competition to match Kia.

Always thankful for changing car reviews forever, Richard! 👏👏👏

1:42 Unpopular Opinion: Without keyless entry there's no point for keyless start. You have to hold the key fob in your hand and press to open the door, why not just insert the key after that. It's not like you can leave the key in your pocket anyway.

Another Berry good review! Liking the bad news, good news format and the ongoing tongue in cheek approach. I'd say definitely worth scraping together the extra $2k for the Sport and all that peace-of-mind safety gear. Keep up the great work Richard!

I bought a Kia 10 years ago and stopping the warranty service schedule when it reached 65000 KMs. The second service schedule shown something abnormal: The official mechanic said: "gearbox empty with no oil". They filled up the gear box and saying" very strange but we will check next service . I didn't noticed the gearbox was empty. It was the official mechanic that noticed the abnormal issue. At around 80000 KMs near South Melbourne, bang! It looked like the timing belt snapped. But it wasn't, it was..the gear box! I bought a second hand gearbox from Wreckers specialised Kia parts in Scoresby and the official KMs usage was 62000 KMs. Around 100 thousand KMs in the clock during the peak of summer time the Kia stopped on it's own in Warrugal and I could hear something boiling. I waited for 2-3 minutes without opening the bonnet. After that, driving good as gold from Warrugal to Berwick. In the following morning, engine on disturbs a particular noise that looked like a machine gun. Tic tic tic tic... I called a mobile mechanic (no Lube mobile) and the engine had to be opened because the all engine was invaded with sludge, real dried engine oil everywhere. 3-4 days repair and perfect! But 2 days after in Kingston/South Road tic tic tic tic tic .. The mechanic was very upset and not to know I contacted a very friendly American Boston via RU-vid. His diagnosis: The sucker pipe mesh is clogged! !?!? The mobile mechanic refused the diagnosis but he accepted my demand as a client. I couldn't believe what I saw! The mesh connected to the pipe (oil pump) inside the crank case was 99.9% clogged. To clear the mesh (tiny holes) it was very difficult. So sorry for the mechanic because water pressure not capable to unclog. The solution was the mesh submerged of a liquid. Perfect!! But... in hot days the tic tic starts only in mornings. The Boston friend answer (overseas call): Don't blame the engine! Because Victoria has hot days during summer and you are using wrong oil he said. During Summer the oil must be 10w 40. 40 is for hot climates reaching 30- 40 Centigrades. Kia Rio engines can't handle with climate high temperatures. Problem fixed until today; Autumn/Winter: 5w30 Spring/ Winter: 10w30. The engine was opened and caused another issue: spends a lot of petrol, I mean..a lot. 140 thousand KMs: radiator leaking wick means new radiator. Today now at the present: the clock marks 343000kms. No issues with tic tic unless not changing the oil numbers. Conclusion, I change the oil twice per year. Too easy! Kia Rio automatic 1.4 Now it's time to buy another car and I am confused between Impreza, Mazda3, I30 sedan, Corolla

Kia will be wanting to TRIPLE sanitise that car real quick

Also, the S has cruise control in the US. And nobody NEEDS lane keep or blind spot detection.

"can I just point out all the hard plastics..." No, sir. Please stop reviewing budget cars as having plastic on the dash.

You know exactly how to make a boring base car review interesting. Great work!

wasnt looking for the rio but the thumbnail made me come

I bought the 22 rio s hatch as a 2nd vehicle to replace my f150. Love the car and prefer to drive it over my 22 k5.

2011 rio. It's still gone strong. Cannot fault it. And all my friends are on their second car.

I have one, good little car, only thing that lets it down is engine and gearbox, a bit sluggish

1 year ago rented 6 speed manual in Tasmania, it was a great little fun car, mostly because of its gearbox.

Ha not everyone watching has a sense of humour - their loss - great review Richard and would you recommend this over the Picanto? At least a new Kia still can be had under 20k and great overall package - although I’d probably buy a Clio in this segment but can’t buy them now no longer sold here :(

I bought the old Rio with 4 speed auto- the car really struggled but could not fault its quality and drive/handling. Traded in for a GT Rio and boy the little beast can roar! Would have been nice to see RTC/BSP/ACC and LED headlights on it given it is standard on all Kia GTline esp Cerato Sport has unparalleled safety features.That shortcoming aside- Rio is a very well designed and made car and drives really nice. Extremely sure footed with great handling and comfortable ride for a little light car.

Spend the extra 2-3 grand and get the Cerato S with the Safety Pack instead. Way more safety features, better build quality, power and space than the Rio. The fuel consumption isn't that far off the Rio as well.

You guys make it look like remote central locking and unlocking is such a bad thing especially since it doesn’t have proximity key. Or push start stop button. I think you people got too much spoiled. If you can’t be without those “goodies” you don’t deserve to be anywhere near a car.

Great review, you took a topic like the Rio and made it interesting, shockingly interesting 😂 😎

Min 3:43 ... Warranty 7 Years UNLIMITED km 🏆💪

That was a GREAT review. Really well presented. This guy ruled!

How much would halo in projectors have cost them over the reflector style? Other than that its quite nice in my opinion

I'm from Rio, never saw one maracas and didn't even know that maracas thing existed. This is Mexican stuff not Brazilian.

Great review!!

You have the best personality for reviewing cars some of the other people that work for the same company their car reviews are so freaking boring you are hilarious 🤣 and of the other hand I wish Kia would put a bigger motor in this car maybe something along the lines of a 1.6 possibly the one from the venue maybe just my opinion though

Lots of+++ let's start with hub caps ,when they kerb Rashed throw them away supacheap has new wheels covers for about $30 not like gutter rash alloys about 200 to repair and paint .no keyless or push button start + if you happen to lose the key about $150 replacement compared to 500 to 600 for a proximity key and nonstop start be tech so when battery replacement time comes 150 compared to 500+ for stop start battery ,fuel consumption yeah drinks a bit more but U can use E10 or91 not 95ron .one big negative is eng size they use to have the option of 1,6 100kw and went like rockets now 1,4 about 74kw which makes them just adequate not zippy or fun when give it some herbs

7 years no milege limitation? As far as im aware, the garantee is 7 years og 150.000 kilometers.

Yes I saw the thumbnail, I was warned to say the least. I cannot unsee it anymore ugh scarred for life Mr Berry. BTW great review as always, great mix of humour and humour and more humour

I just bought a 2021 Kia Rio and gotta say... My car is nothing like this. Full rims, keyless start, totally nothing like this.

I find it bizarre it even lacks ANY cruise control that most small cars have had standard a decade ago. Costs near nothing to implement.

Great stuff Rich

I really wish Mazda would release a "stripped" version of Mazda 2, now it costs 27000 to buy a basic auto Mazda 2! It used to be around $18000 Generally speaking car makers throw in a lot of unnecessary things into the new cars. Those safety features are not needed for a experienced driver, but we don't have a choice to not buying them! Sucks!

Does anyone actually buy this spec or only Thrifty?

Why do you have that scar on your lower stomach. I have the same thing. I was in a car accident in 1992 . I was in the back middle seat of an XF Falcon in a head on crash. The seatbelt I wore only went across my abdomen. Caused me internal injuries.

I wonder why other countries dont get 10yr/100k mi warranty that we get in the u.s. 🤔

Fun fact, Kia Rio only arrived in Brazil this year. AIso it's built in Mexico.

Music and Instruments are from Caribe and not Brazil. 😀😉

Best almost naked reviews on RU-vid...

This car need someone walking around with the undies to make the video interesting. How interesting would this car be? 😂

As I like saying my Kia Rio doesn't care if I crash into pole if we die we die together XD

I was half a sleep and I see Richard in his undies! Im fully aware now!

Wow my eyes are burning

First thing...You’re braver than me!!...but not nice on the eyes...Secondly, I had the previous ‘Australian Open’ model that was basically this spec with a few extra items like alloys, leather shift knob, leather steering wheel, external mirror repeaters and cruise....all for AUD$17777.00 all in drive away at the time... I ended up trading it for a Stinger...I know, I know...one extreme to the other, but I loathed the woeful drivetrain but overall it was a neat and cheap package for what it bought to the table. Because of this the fuel economy suffered as the thing was always working hard...and I do long commutes so it got rather tedious to drive on highways and freeways...wrong car for me in hindsight. Very cheap to service though too. Needs a 1.6 litre mill and a six speed auto for the base like the UB series before it had in base trim.

Aub and lane keeping is useless.

How did you get the scars on your belly??

8.4L my goodness! I’d rather yaris. The good- yaris, the bad-rio, and the ugly-cx3

Most fun review I ever watched lolol

Great review, great to see you having some fun with the review, lol @ you in underwear.

4:00 3 grand in 7 years? That's why everyone should get a Toyota. 5 years for $750 or 1000 at most. You save on initial purchasing cost and pay more for servicing down the line.

4:55 get ready for there spam 😂

Oh no, no push button start..what ever will we do??!?!

The way he touches them headlights 😅😅

Great mileage; bad cabin noise level.

Was expecting that thumbnail for long

Steel wheel is fine just get after market

I clicked for the Speedo. there I said it .

The bad news you mentioned are actually unnecessary.

0:12 BILLIE EILISH UNDIES

8:42 what's your phone number handsome

8L / 100 are you serious, my Navara gets 7.5

Do all new Kia Rio cars come standard with a paunched middle aged man in his bikini briefs or blue speedos?

Great fun review, the car is a cheapo, so what, it passes muster here in Dublin.

This guy is expecting a BMW in this lowest trim Rio 🤦

Ha Ha Ha That's are different review good un ya mate

It’s a base model 🤦🏼‍♂️seriously bush button start

It was very funny you started this review wearing undies/swimwear. Smiles

This tester is way too tough for alittle Kia.

I’m a boxers man myself.

0:12 Carrie Underwood Undies

sadly as it sound,i live in a country...i cant even buy a cheap car like this in 100 years.

This guy is so funny 😂

Bro why are you so negative lmao. I can tell your the life of the party! There’s this saying “some people have champagne taste but have beer money”. This is a good first car, your about 40 or 50, this car is not for you and if your looking into it then you got that beer money expecting champagne my friend.

0:12 Katy Perry Undies

Old adage..You get what you pay for..At least this generation has a bit more styling character ..the previous one was way too bland and forgettable.

That was fun and interesting

It didn’t score well in crash test

Undies preferred

0:13 the feminists would be going mad if a woman did that

This thumb 😂😂😂

I'll buy one if you throw the undies in

8:41 #OliviaRodrigo#DejaVu

But design is good n simple... 😎😆

It's a cheap car so don't take the Mick mate.

This video don’t even make sense

I can live with it comfortably without all this modern things people want nowadays

Ugly thing is AC is worst

Sorry, criticizing poverty spec for being poverty spec is just wrong period.

2:23 who cares? i never use that, for my own safe........

I could done without the silly intro

Lol funny honestly you did good

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Why are you wearing a underwear？ 😟🤣😂😅

You’re so funny!

❤😘👍KIA👍😘❤

0:12 #OliviaRodrigo

0:12 Carrie Underwood undies

i would not let you check my car with all that "body contact".....that hood must be bent now...

Made 2mins (just) what a Nob.