Bought one of these a couple months ago, same LX+ trim with the manual as well, only difference with mine being a 2023 is they changed the badges to the new Kia logo. This video and a few others were what sold me on the car and I've had the same very positive experience. They just did a really great job in making the car feel much nicer than the price point, the steering wheel, clutch/shifter, brake feel, all the interior buttons, even stuff like the sun visors and sunglasses holder just feel much nicer than you'd expect for such a cheap car. It's a ton of fun to drive around the city with the 6 speed since you're shifting a lot, and having Android auto at this price point is pretty incredible value. I also really like that you almost never need to use the touchscreen, climate controls and heated seats on physical buttons, and everything else can be done with the wheel and voice commands. It's just a really solid, honest economy car and with today's used market I was thrilled to get one of these for the same money as a used 2017 Corolla.
Mine is a 2015 manual, trying to decide if i keep it or buy a brand new one, these are fun light cheerful cars, this is the longest car i have owned and i want to keep it or get a new one...that blue color is tempting! too bad they are going away...
@@theadvocate4698 It doesn't look promising for manual's to be available much longer, but I couldn't be happier that the Rio is still one of the select few with that option. 😊
just bought one, in highest option, to drive to work and back.....just a fuel/service difference pays it off compared to if i would have to use my diesel pickup. Its awesome car to drive around town or if i would like to make a trip to larger city or BC....pickup stays on duty for camping and hunting, without extra miles on it so resell value stays on.....
Thank you. I've owned mine now for almost a year and a half, and have had zero issues with it and enjoy it every time I go for a drive. It's a great vehicle. :)
Hello there Brett. I have honestly watched this video of yours a few times over the years and have been lurking and not commenting until now. I must say I have the 2020 LX+ IVT hatchback version of the Rio and as you said, I have never gotten bored of driving it, especially on highways! Such a great fun car that doesn't sip that much fuel! Perfect for me in a city which is dominated by the cravings of a Ford F150 or a Ram 1500 in Calgary!
That's awesome to hear, and I'm glad you've been enjoying it as I have with mine. It's unfortunate that they've discontinued making the Rio, but I'll be hanging on to mine for as long as I can. I think my Formosan dog loves riding around in it as much as I do. :)
@@brett3613 Can't disagree with you. I am aiming to keep mine as long as I can as well. Now the smallest vehicle available moving forward in the Kia lineup in Canada will be the K4 starting next year which is the successor to the Rio and the Forte, and even looking at that might be big for me!
@@cheesebastianwong449 The K4 will definitely be a pass for me, as I much prefer the smaller vehicles, such as the CRX Si and MR2 Supercharged that I've owned, and that also had manual transmissions to play and drive with. Hopefully this Rio lasts a good long while.
@@brett3613 Wow. I am glad to hear I am not alone in my preference of small cars as well. I have never enjoyed or ever wanted something bigger like a SUV or a pick up truck. But too bad the market demand is further trending that direction in North America. Wow, you sure have been lucky and blessed to have driven something fun like a CRX Si and MR2. The only cars I have ever known to drive is an '87 Corolla and a '00 Civic. It was interesting for me when I first started learning driving, it was a Prius. So there's that.
@@cheesebastianwong449 Well, to put age in perspective, the first vehicle I drove was my parents boring automatic Oldsmobile Omega in 1980. But as soon as the CRX Si was released in early 85 here in Canada, I purchased the manual and have never looked back. The fun factor of shifting and weaving through traffic put a smile on my face that an automatic never could. I mean who knows, if small cars do go the way of the dinosaur, I might end up driving a Go-Kart like they do in Japan. Lol. japankart.com/
Really glad we have some manual options such as this here in Canada still. They're getting harder and harder to find, I had my work cut out for metrying to find my current daily (a 2015 Mitsubishi RVR) with a manual.
Very nice review, this car looks like great value, so many items on it as a base trim and that great manual transmission. Cruise control, power locks and windows, stereo system, remember in our day FM radio and rear speakers were optional, lol? Thanks again from Ontario for the review, everything I need and nothing more. Cheers, Ronny
I'm glad the review was informative enough for you, and thanks for the feedback. It honestly is a great little car for the $. I forgot to point out in the review that the side mirrors can be pushed in manually if you need a little bit of extra room on the sides to fit in to a tight spot. :)
I love your review mate, hopedully you get a chance to review other cars as well, you're one of the good car reviewer honestly. I'm just hoping you get a chance to review other cars honestly, that would be fun
Thanks for your comment, as it's truly appreciated. I did this one on a whim after purchasing it, wanting to give people a totally honest review about the Rio and how I felt about it at the time, and I'm glad that it's had positive feedback overall. I still feel the same about the car over 2 years later, but I think my time as a reviewer was just the once, but I'm glad I did it. Thanks again though. 👍
@@brett3613 ohh that's sad to hear that you won't do another review of any car but still, thanks for the review mateee. Godbless you always and goodluck!!
I literally just got the 2022 kia rio 5 door with the cvt transmission. Love that thing. I do uber eats and just enjoy driving it all day bumping music, the sport mode is dope as fuck too, non sport mode is nice cause it stays insanely in the low rpms for max gas saving. Bottom line music sounds great, handles great, looks great on the inside and out...i love it.
Very nice POV review! I definitely recognize the area to be Port Coquitlam, being from the Seattle area we often take trips up to Canada for day trips and what not, you really can’t beat the mountains along with the greenery!
Thanks for your comment. I moved out here from back east almost 30 years ago, and don't regret it one bit. The mountains and forest greens are simply beautiful to be surrounded with. The Rio also does a great job in long uphill drives. :)
@@brett3613 oh absolutely! I work at a Honda Dealership and whenever we get a used Rio the same body style as yours they sell within a week, can’t beat practicality and a bit of fun behind the wheel!
Hey Brett, it's been a while.. would you consider doing another drive along and maybe give your thoughts? Maybe not be worried about cranking the revs up a bit? I had a 2005 manual Accent that I drove into the ground and this is not that far off of it from what I can tell. I use to hit the 401 east of Toronto and drive a lot of highway and stop and go but that car was a good little go-cart I drove to 300K, never had to worry about getting up to speed and merging with traffic b/c it was a stick. I'm looking forward to the 2022 Rio that I'm waiting to become my next ride! Cheers, thanks and great video.
Thanks, Greg. The car has been great for the 18 months I've owned it now. I haven't done a video update, because the camera I was using died on me after the warranty had expired of course, and I haven't replaced it yet. Things sure don't last as long as they used to, but I'm hoping to get many more years of enjoyment from the Rio. Fingers crossed. The acceleration has been more than adequate, and yes, I've pushed it to the red zone a few times with no issue at all. Overall, still loving it, and I'm sure you'll enjoy your 2022 Rio. Great choice. 👍
Nice review, Greetings from Spain ! I got the Spanish version of it (European, 5 gears manual, not LX) It looks pretty similar to the one you have except the gear shift and air conditioning control panel. I really like the way you talk and you should definitely do more reviews! that squirrel was fast :)
Thank you Adrian, and I truly hope you're enjoying your European version of the Rio. I'm still loving mine to this day as the manual makes it so much more fun to drive..........and also to avoid squirrel's. Lol. :)
Thank you so much, and I honestly hope you get to take it out for a nice long test drive to get a really good feel for it. Almost 6 months now with mine and I'm still enjoying it just as much as I did from the start. :)
Here in Australia . the Rio S ( Base model ) and Rio Sport comes with a 1.4 litre engine with a six speed manual and auto and the Rio GT line comes with a 1.0 turbo comes with a 7 speed DSG auto. All Rio:s come with the 8 inch touch screen. The Rio S misses out on cruise control. All Kia's here come with a 7 year unlimited kilometer warranty and 7 years fixed price servicing
It's interesting to me as to why the Rio models and warranties vary depending on where you live in the world. The option of having the GT line here in Canada would be nice for sure but I think it has to do with the simple fact that the majority of vehicles sold up here are the larger SUV's. Oh well, at least I'm still having a great time with my LX+. :)
The inflation kit gums up the inside of the wheel with its spray-in adhesive. I carry a portable electric tire pump running off the 12 volt port (aka cigarette lighter), plenty to choose from on Amazon. Every one of my "flat tires" has actually been a slow leak that I spot on my pre-drive walk-around or get alerted to by the vehicle's built-in tire pressure alert system. I just had a tire alert and the pump saved me the wait for a service vehicle (which are free but take up to two or more hours to arrive). I had to refill it every morning until I could make an appointment for a flat repair. Previous flat tires usually took a week before they needed a top off. I agree with their decision not to provide a donute lightweight spare tire (although at least in 2020 we got donut spare tires here in America). There are too many drivers who don't understand the limitations of those narrow temporary spare tires in terms of braking, handling, even ABS and stability control - they drive full speed instead of the labeled 50mph, and don't change them for weeks or even months. On my 2020 sedan version (CVT unfortunately) I separately purchased an off brand spare tire which only cost $45 as insurance for interstate trips where a non-repairable flat could really ruin my day (the donut spare is really just for driving in for a puncture repair). I can deal with waiting for a tow and a repair, but not for them waiting for a tire delivery in an unpopular size (my dealer since told me 195 60 15 are much more common to find on the road). (I guess I also don't want to pay full retail for a tire I'd never normally touch; btw Walrmart and Americas Tire aka Discount Tires are good tire sources vs. gas stations on the road.) I added a sway bar sold by a California company that used to race Rios in Buttonwillow CA (that's Calif not Canada). I thought it helped but the car was still less stable straight line at 80mph than I wanted, even with an upgrade to BF Goodrich Traction TA tires. They were too small an operation to have one custom made for Rio, I think they got them from Japan where over there they are stock on some models. BTW the engine is a marvel of new technology. It can run in EITHER Otto cycle or pseudo Atkinson cycle mode for incredible freeway mileage (light throttle and load). I routinely got 42 mpg and with a light foot 46 mpg wasn't hard to hit. This extended valve control range emphasizing economy over max dyno hp is the reason it (1.6L) and the 2.0 Nu version in new Hyundais and Kias has lower horsepower than the outgoing engines, or engines of comparable displacement from Honda. I still find it as strong as, say, the 1.5L in the Mazda 2 sold as a Toyota down here. You made a great purchase. Lucky guy! I really wanted the hatchback but it would have cost me $3k more. Now just don't let friends cheapskate shame you into an SUV. ;-)
Thanks very much for the information, and there's no way I'll be trading in for an SUV. I love the feel and sensation of driving a small car and will stick with the Rio for as long as I can. 😀
The Rio comes with a 12Volt electric tire pump, as well as a can of goop if absolutely needed. I use that pump to inflate my motorcycle tires each spring.
It's a great little car as is, but yes, if mods like that were available it would definitely take it to another level. The Mazda MX-5 and Golf GTI offer that I believe but are also almost double the price of the Rio here in Canada. :)
The Rio selled here in Brazil is flexfuel and only EX (auto) model. With Ethanol the power is 130PS. The 0-100 I have seen from a channel here is about 9,4s.
Sorry that you don't have the choice of manual, but at least the acceleration specs appear to be identical. The main thing is that it's a great small car for the money. :)
@@MrMonfabio Sorry to hear that. I personally have driven manual all of my life, but also realize that the manual transmission is going to be history soon, just like Betamax became in the VHS/Betamax times. :(
Brett, with the engine and ABS fires in KIA's and Hyundai's in the last few years - I've gotten increasingly nervous since it seems like they still haven't gotten control of the whole situation. If a manufacturer knows the problem and the exact models, you can have some confidence. But KIA/Hyundai keep expanding their recall list after initially saying there's no issues with other models until they get dozens of complaints about fires in other models. Whats your take on this considering you just got your Rio?
To be honest MJ, I'm not at all worried about it with the Rio. I totally agree that there have been quite a few recalls over the years for many different models but the Rio hasn't been a part of that list from what I can see and possibly due to the smaller 1.6L engine it uses? It's been over 6 months now and I haven't had any issues at all with my vehicle and for that I'm still giving it a big thumbs up. Believe me when I say though that if anything bad pops up, I'll report it right away not only to Kia but on here as well. :)
Thanks for that! I drive a 2015 lx plus manual, and that is a small but fun and zippy car! Nice to see a more recent version of it....to be honest, the base forte manual seems to be a better bet this time around, cheaper, more spacious and more powerful....it's really tempting....the rio lost power and disck brake in th rear....but rio is a pleasure to drive in manual, check out the straight pipes video on it, always tought on being a toyota guy but this kia made me reconsider.....too bad for the rust on the hatch....
Thanks for your comment. The main reason I went with the Rio over the Forte was simply a preference for a smaller vehicle with excellent visibility and decent looks. My early years of driving was in a Honda CRX Si and that size of car has stuck with me ever since. The 2018 Straight Pipes Rio review that I watched back in December was one of the reasons I decided to go with the 2021 Rio, which I had to special order since no local dealer stocked the LX+ in manual here in Canada. I'm just happy that manuals are still being offered in certain makes and models in North America since they only account for 2-3% of total car sales these days, unfortunately.
@@brett3613 Funny you mention owning a crx! I always tought the rio had a touch of 80's civic and maybe a 1984 golf gti (weight, power)....how is it compare to your memories? Here in Québec is manual heaven! No problems finding them but for how long? The straight pipe video made my smile a lot and now i can say to people who hate kia's go watch this! I still enjoy driving that car daily and i plan on buying something newer soon, maybe a forte, maybe venue or corolla....manual of course!
@@theadvocate4698 The CRX Si will probably always be my favourite, having lasted 14 years before finally rusting out, but so far the Rio has been close to giving me a very similiar feeling when it comes to fun factor while driving. When I first sat in and took the Rio out for a test drive, I instantly knew it was the right vehicle for me. Over the years I've simply learned to listen to my gut and my instant feelings about something, and with this decision I was definitely bang on. :)
Thanks for your comment. The best I've gotten so far is 5.3L/100km on the highway and between 7-8L/100km in strictly city driving. So approximately 45mpg highway driving and 32 in the city. The capacity is 45L or 10 gallons. I've never let it get close to empty as I always fill up by the 1/4 of a tank mark. Hope that helps. :)
Hi. Unfortunately, there is no 2024 Rio model, but if you're looking at used, it depends on where you live. Here in Canada, you've got these choices. www.northedmontonkia.com/blog/2023-rio-trim-differences/ In the U.S., you've got 2 choices, the LX or S. Hope this helps. www.kia.com/us/en/rio/specs
Do you have an experience driving the Rio equipped with the IVT? I heard a review, that the engine the Rio comes with, is better mated to the IVT, since it provides a flatter torque curve. What RPM's are you shifting at? My last car was a stick,and usually shifted at around 3000RPM, unless I was in a mood. The engine sounds like it doesn't like to be rev'ed, not like a Honda,or a Mazda.
Hi Robert. I didn't test drive the automatic Rio as I've been a manual driver all my life. For the first few months I kept the revs under 5000, but in the summer pushed it to the red line a few times and I was quite happy with the way it felt and sounded. I've previously owned CRX's and MR2's, and after 11 months with the Rio, have been more than satisfied with the performance I've gotten out of it. 👍
In the video around the 5:25 mark I briefly mention it and overall have been very satisfied with the quality of the sound. It's a basic 6 speaker system that does the job well. :)
@@brett3613 wow I must've missed that part, thanks for the quick reply, definitely one of the best reviews about that car I've seen so far. Keep up the good work 👍🏻.
@@RicardoPerez-tn8ki Thank you so much, and please let me know what you think about the Rio after you've had it for a while. I honestly think it's a great little car. :)
Yep, I still love it as much as I did 2 1/2 years ago. Haven't had one issue, and my only costs have been the regular maintenance schedule appointments and I also purchased a set of 4 Nokian all-weather tires that I can use year round. The all-season tires it comes with are good, but I still prefer all-weather. I still absolutely recommend the Rio manual. :)
How does Kia Rio behave in the parking lot and on the start in the ascent? I took a previous generation car with exactly the same engine for a test drive and the clutch seemed very sharp to me. I had to constantly use the gas pedal.
I can't comment on the previous generation, but I've had no issues at all at slower speeds or on hill starts, and even commented near the end of the video on how I felt it would be a great car for those new to manual shifting due to the buttery smooth feeling it has. It's definitely not sharp or harsh. :)
Thank you for the video! What kind of gas mileage are you getting with mostly city driving? Also, do you know if there’s a way we can get the manual here in the US? Thanks again!
Hi. During the winter, mainly city driving, I was averaging 26-29 mpg, and last summer was about 34. The best I got with highway driving in the summer was just over 44 mpg. If I'm not mistaken, the manual is only available in Canada and Europe. The only way I could think of getting one in the US is possibly buying it in Canada, but I don't know how much that would end up costing in duties and taxes, and also what the regulations are or what the warranty would be. Sorry. :(
@@brett3613 Thanks for the reply. I’m surprised the gas mileage is so low. I was hoping it would be over 30 in the city. That makes me reconsider this car :/
@@Trash_Panda_Manifesto I understand, but in winter conditions when I'm letting the car idle and warm up as I'm scraping the ice off the windows, that it definitely affects the fuel economy. I'm sure the mpg would improve in the winter months if I decided to leave the engine off while scraping away, but the summer average of 34 in the city should be a good indicator of what the car is capable of. The best fuel economy I ever got with any vehicle was my Honda CRX, over 50 mpg highway, 38 city, on average, but it was also almost 900 pounds lighter than the Rio. :)
Hi :) Nice review :) I want to ask you about one thing. I heard that in KIA RIO version M when want to start engine you need to press the clutch, put gear shift to neutral and press brake pedal. I see it's not true although you have different version.
Hi. I'm not sure if other manual versions are different in other regions, but I can start my engine simply by engaging the clutch and turning the ignition key no matter what gear it's in. I don't have to have my foot on the brake either. Hope that helps. :)
Sorry for the late reply. I normally shift in the 3 to 4000 range, but it all depends on the situation. I usually go by the sound of the engine though and have realized that I'm not even looking at the tach that much anymore. :)
@@brett3613 some cars sound better than others at higher rpm's. I had a 2003 Chevy cavalier, owned it for 12 years. It did not sound healthy at high rpm's. I ended up shifting between 3000 and 4000 rpm's. Does the Rio cry at higher rpm's?
@@robertmaxa6631 I honestly think it sounds fine at higher rpm's. I've taken it up to just below 6500 and it hasn't made me think or worry that the engine was going to explode or fall apart. Lol. This little Rio is still impressing me 2 years later. 👍
Hi Erin. Honestly, not at all. Over the 10 months that I've owned my Rio now, I find there's more than enough power/acceleration to get me up to highway speeds very quickly and also to pass other vehicles when necessary. If you test drove an automatic, I can't give an opinion on that since I'm a manual owner, but from videos I've watched and reviews I've read, it should still definitely have comparable specs. :)
@Veedo Interesting to hear your results since both manual and automatic have the exact same hp and torque, at least here in Canada. I've managed a zero to 60 time in 9.1 seconds, and over my 10 months of owning my manual, have registered a low of 5.3L/100km of highway driving and 6.8L/100km of city. Those figures will definitely go up in winter driving due to the colder temps, but I've had zero issues when it comes to having enough power to merge or pass other vehicles.
@Veedo I'm just simply stating my personal experience with my manual and that I've been more than satisfied with the performance and fuel economy, and having no issues at all in merging with traffic. I simply think it's a great car for the $. :)
Hope you can help, idk if its the car or the way i drive, but here is the thing, i have kia rio 2020 manual sedan, the problem is when the car is cold (usually in the mornings) and start to drive it, usually i release the clutch pedal first (until the "breaking point") then i press the throttle smoothly, suddenly the car begins to shake violently, that shaking its not present when the car is warm... so idk if i have to press the throttle a little bit first, then release the clutch pedal, or the car has a problem.. or any advice on how to manage de clutch pedal?
Hi. I've never had a violent shaking when first starting out, but in the winter (colder weather) if I release the clutch too quickly then yes, I'll get a little bit of jerking. It's definitely my own fault for being too quick on releasing the clutch instead of letting it out slowly while applying throttle at the same rate. I no longer have that issue though as I've adjusted to the sensitivity since every vehicle is a bit different. If you still find that something is off then I suggest taking it in to Kia service and letting them have a look at it. 🙂
@@brett3613 i think i have to do the same, same rate both pedals, thx for the reply, lets have fun with the rio... in fb groups of the car, some car owners have 300k km and practically no big issues, just the usual, oil, filters, sparkplugs, and other time wear parts
@@danMVolta Having fun is what I'm all about, and hopefully the manual Rio's gives us many years of enjoyment, especially since manual transmissions appear to be becoming a thing of the past, unfortunately.
@@brett3613 Are you sure the torque is 113Nm? I have a 1.4 Rio with 6 speed automatic gearbox here in Turkey and its torque is 134Nm Or 113 is measured other than Nm? Could you clear it for me?
@@ugurakar8928 The best I could find is this remark. "The Smartstream engine produces the same power as the previous Kappa engine line - 100 ps or 120 ps - but enables 16 per cent higher peak torque output for 120 ps variants (200 Nm)." I"m definitely not a mechanic or someone that knows much about engines in general, but I hope that kind of answers your question? :)
Hi. Before I purchased my Rio, I did take a look at the Civic, but it would've been over $3,000 more here in Canada. I've always preferred smaller hatchbacks to begin with, and for me the Rio was, and still has been the perfect choice even one year later. If you're comparing vehicles against the Civic, I'd say the Forte in the Kia lineup is the one to compare for a very similar price. Also, the police car incident didn't bother me at all as I was simply thinking how to sum up the video, as it had been long enough by that point. Lol.
Hi Eden. Ya, it's unfortunate that we don't have the turbo version here in Canada either as it would've been at least interesting to test it out. I'm still more than satisfied though with the performance of the 1.6L 120hp engine as I haven't had any problem in hilly city or highway driving here in BC. :)
yes it does, as Stu mentioned, and what I mentioned at the 2:56 mark in the video. Unfortunately, they removed the heated steering wheel in 2021 on the LX+, but for me it honestly wasn't a big deal as I always wear my gloves in colder weather anyway. 🙂
Here in Canada, there's no sport model available like there is in Europe, but there are a few accessories from Kia that you could add on if you wanted to, such as a rear spoiler and alloy wheels. The higher trim models aren't available in manual, but do include alloy wheels and the Premium comes with a sunroof as well. Personally, I love the looks of it as is, and is why I haven't added anything to it. :)
Unfortunately it appears the small car class is being ousted in favour of the bigger vehicles. I feel lucky to have gotten the one I want as I had to special order it which took over a month to arrive, and hopefully it will run for many years to come as I've always preferred driving smaller vehicles. :)
@@brett3613 I almost bought a venue in a manual just because it was Korean made. Th only car close is the manual L corolla but with interest rates and Toyota's heavier destination charges it's like 3k more, no heated seats...
Nice lil car and video , i love my LX+ 5 speed me too but it's 2020 . The 2021 have the big screen you lucky . I having found original 17'' EX wheels the very same day i have buy the car !. The only thing i dosent like of the manual transmission is the rev hang all rescent cars have now.
Hi Vincent. Ya, I agree that it's there a bit, but honestly doesn't bother me at all as I still love driving manual and will continue doing so for as long as possible. :) Glad to hear though that you love your 2020 Rio as it is a great little car overall.
It's not something I pay attention to in general and definitely wasn't focused on that during the video. I just go by the sound of the engine when changing gears more than anything. :)
@@shinobusensui9395 Well, according to this site, the 2021 Rio is capable of 0-60 in 8.2 seconds. Canada doesn't sell the Mazda 2 anymore. www.carindigo.com/kia/rio/0to60
@@brett3613 I'm doubtful of that number due to the hp rating, gearing and weight. A 90s car with far less weight with 140hp gets those numbers. I doubt the tires are godly, in the video he said it's around 10secs. I couldn't find info on the Mazda
@@shinobusensui9395 I was surprised when I saw that time as well and I haven't personally tested it yet, but I've been extremely satisfied with the acceleration/power it does have. Simply lots of fun to drive with the manual. :)
@@brett3613 oh ok,, so the 6 is just for the lx then ,, i wonder if ivt does those fake shifts like some other brands do,,, that is so stupid,,, ivt means smooth no shifts,,, why would someone want fake shifts lol
@@dutchbird100 Here in Canada the only model available with manual is the LX+, and sadly there's no GT line. What's funny is that the LX+ models from 2018 - 2020 came with the heated steering as well but Kia removed it this year from the base model. Not a big deal as I like wearing the gloves anyway but at least they kept the heated seats in it. :)
Bought one of these a couple months ago, same LX+ trim with the manual as well, only difference with mine being a 2023 is they changed the badges to the new Kia logo. This video and a few others were what sold me on the car and I've had the same very positive experience. They just did a really great job in making the car feel much nicer than the price point, the steering wheel, clutch/shifter, brake feel, all the interior buttons, even stuff like the sun visors and sunglasses holder just feel much nicer than you'd expect for such a cheap car.
It's a ton of fun to drive around the city with the 6 speed since you're shifting a lot, and having Android auto at this price point is pretty incredible value. I also really like that you almost never need to use the touchscreen, climate controls and heated seats on physical buttons, and everything else can be done with the wheel and voice commands. It's just a really solid, honest economy car and with today's used market I was thrilled to get one of these for the same money as a used 2017 Corolla.
Awesome to hear, and congrats on getting one. I'm still enjoying mine thoroughly, heading towards 3 years of owning it. 👍
Mine is a 2015 manual, trying to decide if i keep it or buy a brand new one, these are fun light cheerful cars, this is the longest car i have owned and i want to keep it or get a new one...that blue color is tempting! too bad they are going away...
@@theadvocate4698 It doesn't look promising for manual's to be available much longer, but I couldn't be happier that the Rio is still one of the select few with that option. 😊
just bought one, in highest option, to drive to work and back.....just a fuel/service difference pays it off compared to if i would have to use my diesel pickup. Its awesome car to drive around town or if i would like to make a trip to larger city or BC....pickup stays on duty for camping and hunting, without extra miles on it so resell value stays on.....
Awesome to hear! Yep, they definitely help save money on fuel and finding parking spots that the bigger vehicles can't fit into. :) Enjoy.
This is a nice review. I am thinking of buying a Kia Rio and this is the nicest and most explicit review I've seen so far! Thanks!
Thank you. I've owned mine now for almost a year and a half, and have had zero issues with it and enjoy it every time I go for a drive. It's a great vehicle. :)
I bought the automatic Rio TEC in South Africa and I got 8.9 seconds 0-100km. Such a nice car. The sound system is very decent. I've got no complains.
The Rio is a great small car for the money and I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it. :)
I also have the tec and really an awesome car, How I wish we had the 1.6 version in S.A though
Hello there Brett. I have honestly watched this video of yours a few times over the years and have been lurking and not commenting until now. I must say I have the 2020 LX+ IVT hatchback version of the Rio and as you said, I have never gotten bored of driving it, especially on highways! Such a great fun car that doesn't sip that much fuel! Perfect for me in a city which is dominated by the cravings of a Ford F150 or a Ram 1500 in Calgary!
That's awesome to hear, and I'm glad you've been enjoying it as I have with mine. It's unfortunate that they've discontinued making the Rio, but I'll be hanging on to mine for as long as I can. I think my Formosan dog loves riding around in it as much as I do. :)
@@brett3613 Can't disagree with you. I am aiming to keep mine as long as I can as well. Now the smallest vehicle available moving forward in the Kia lineup in Canada will be the K4 starting next year which is the successor to the Rio and the Forte, and even looking at that might be big for me!
@@cheesebastianwong449 The K4 will definitely be a pass for me, as I much prefer the smaller vehicles, such as the CRX Si and MR2 Supercharged that I've owned, and that also had manual transmissions to play and drive with. Hopefully this Rio lasts a good long while.
@@brett3613 Wow. I am glad to hear I am not alone in my preference of small cars as well. I have never enjoyed or ever wanted something bigger like a SUV or a pick up truck. But too bad the market demand is further trending that direction in North America. Wow, you sure have been lucky and blessed to have driven something fun like a CRX Si and MR2. The only cars I have ever known to drive is an '87 Corolla and a '00 Civic. It was interesting for me when I first started learning driving, it was a Prius. So there's that.
@@cheesebastianwong449 Well, to put age in perspective, the first vehicle I drove was my parents boring automatic Oldsmobile Omega in 1980. But as soon as the CRX Si was released in early 85 here in Canada, I purchased the manual and have never looked back. The fun factor of shifting and weaving through traffic put a smile on my face that an automatic never could. I mean who knows, if small cars do go the way of the dinosaur, I might end up driving a Go-Kart like they do in Japan. Lol. japankart.com/
Really glad we have some manual options such as this here in Canada still. They're getting harder and harder to find, I had my work cut out for metrying to find my current daily (a 2015 Mitsubishi RVR) with a manual.
Yep, they're definitely becoming hard to find, but thankfully are still available. For how much longer though is anyone's guess.
Very nice review, this car looks like great value, so many items on it as a base trim and that great manual transmission. Cruise control, power locks and windows, stereo system, remember in our day FM radio and rear speakers were optional, lol? Thanks again from Ontario for the review, everything I need and nothing more. Cheers, Ronny
I'm glad the review was informative enough for you, and thanks for the feedback. It honestly is a great little car for the $. I forgot to point out in the review that the side mirrors can be pushed in manually if you need a little bit of extra room on the sides to fit in to a tight spot. :)
@@brett3613 Thanks for the extra info, great review, I will be looking into the LX manual for sure.
Thank you for the review of this rare manual transmission model/trim.
Thank you. I hope it was helpful.
This was such a good video and you should certainly have more subscribers... Im subscribed now tho :)
Thank you so much. I was simply sharing my honest feeling about my Rio and 4 months later still feel the same way. I'm thoroughly enjoying it. :)
I love your review mate, hopedully you get a chance to review other cars as well, you're one of the good car reviewer honestly. I'm just hoping you get a chance to review other cars honestly, that would be fun
Thanks for your comment, as it's truly appreciated. I did this one on a whim after purchasing it, wanting to give people a totally honest review about the Rio and how I felt about it at the time, and I'm glad that it's had positive feedback overall. I still feel the same about the car over 2 years later, but I think my time as a reviewer was just the once, but I'm glad I did it. Thanks again though. 👍
@@brett3613 ohh that's sad to hear that you won't do another review of any car but still, thanks for the review mateee. Godbless you always and goodluck!!
I literally just got the 2022 kia rio 5 door with the cvt transmission. Love that thing. I do uber eats and just enjoy driving it all day bumping music, the sport mode is dope as fuck too, non sport mode is nice cause it stays insanely in the low rpms for max gas saving. Bottom line music sounds great, handles great, looks great on the inside and out...i love it.
Fantastic to hear! I'm now over 15 months with mine and love it just as much as I did from the start. You nailed it with what you wrote. :)
@@brett3613 glad to hear that! And thanks came from the heart haha
I own here in Australia 2020 Kia Rio 1.4 100 PS 4 speed auto and have to say I love the car! It’s so awesome especially here for the city in Sydney.
It's a great city car for sure, and also quite decent for longer highway drives as well. I've been thoroughly impressed and still love my 2021. :)
Great review! The model is underrated and you gave me an insight how great a daily car the Rio is.
Thank you. It's a great small car that's comfortable on long road trips and also great for zipping around town with excellent fuel economy as well. :)
Very nice POV review! I definitely recognize the area to be Port Coquitlam, being from the Seattle area we often take trips up to Canada for day trips and what not, you really can’t beat the mountains along with the greenery!
Thanks for your comment. I moved out here from back east almost 30 years ago, and don't regret it one bit. The mountains and forest greens are simply beautiful to be surrounded with. The Rio also does a great job in long uphill drives. :)
@@brett3613 oh absolutely! I work at a Honda Dealership and whenever we get a used Rio the same body style as yours they sell within a week, can’t beat practicality and a bit of fun behind the wheel!
hohhh im excited to get mine for my birthday, appreciate the review!
Thanks, and it will be a great birthday present.
Hey Brett, it's been a while.. would you consider doing another drive along and maybe give your thoughts? Maybe not be worried about cranking the revs up a bit? I had a 2005 manual Accent that I drove into the ground and this is not that far off of it from what I can tell. I use to hit the 401 east of Toronto and drive a lot of highway and stop and go but that car was a good little go-cart I drove to 300K, never had to worry about getting up to speed and merging with traffic b/c it was a stick. I'm looking forward to the 2022 Rio that I'm waiting to become my next ride! Cheers, thanks and great video.
Thanks, Greg. The car has been great for the 18 months I've owned it now. I haven't done a video update, because the camera I was using died on me after the warranty had expired of course, and I haven't replaced it yet. Things sure don't last as long as they used to, but I'm hoping to get many more years of enjoyment from the Rio. Fingers crossed. The acceleration has been more than adequate, and yes, I've pushed it to the red zone a few times with no issue at all. Overall, still loving it, and I'm sure you'll enjoy your 2022 Rio. Great choice. 👍
Nice review, Greetings from Spain ! I got the Spanish version of it (European, 5 gears manual, not LX) It looks pretty similar to the one you have except the gear shift and air conditioning control panel. I really like the way you talk and you should definitely do more reviews! that squirrel was fast :)
Thank you Adrian, and I truly hope you're enjoying your European version of the Rio. I'm still loving mine to this day as the manual makes it so much more fun to drive..........and also to avoid squirrel's. Lol. :)
Love your review! I’ve been looking for my first car so I'm very excited to go test drive this car very soon ^^
Thank you so much, and I honestly hope you get to take it out for a nice long test drive to get a really good feel for it. Almost 6 months now with mine and I'm still enjoying it just as much as I did from the start. :)
Here in Australia . the Rio S ( Base model ) and Rio Sport comes with a 1.4 litre engine with a six speed manual and auto and the Rio GT line comes with a 1.0 turbo comes with a 7 speed DSG auto. All Rio:s come with the 8 inch touch screen. The Rio S misses out on cruise control. All Kia's here come with a 7 year unlimited kilometer warranty and 7 years fixed price servicing
It's interesting to me as to why the Rio models and warranties vary depending on where you live in the world. The option of having the GT line here in Canada would be nice for sure but I think it has to do with the simple fact that the majority of vehicles sold up here are the larger SUV's. Oh well, at least I'm still having a great time with my LX+. :)
In Europe: 7 year 150.000 kilometer warranty and 7 years fixed price servicing.
The inflation kit gums up the inside of the wheel with its spray-in adhesive. I carry a portable electric tire pump running off the 12 volt port (aka cigarette lighter), plenty to choose from on Amazon. Every one of my "flat tires" has actually been a slow leak that I spot on my pre-drive walk-around or get alerted to by the vehicle's built-in tire pressure alert system. I just had a tire alert and the pump saved me the wait for a service vehicle (which are free but take up to two or more hours to arrive). I had to refill it every morning until I could make an appointment for a flat repair. Previous flat tires usually took a week before they needed a top off.
I agree with their decision not to provide a donute lightweight spare tire (although at least in 2020 we got donut spare tires here in America). There are too many drivers who don't understand the limitations of those narrow temporary spare tires in terms of braking, handling, even ABS and stability control - they drive full speed instead of the labeled 50mph, and don't change them for weeks or even months.
On my 2020 sedan version (CVT unfortunately) I separately purchased an off brand spare tire which only cost $45 as insurance for interstate trips where a non-repairable flat could really ruin my day (the donut spare is really just for driving in for a puncture repair). I can deal with waiting for a tow and a repair, but not for them waiting for a tire delivery in an unpopular size (my dealer since told me 195 60 15 are much more common to find on the road). (I guess I also don't want to pay full retail for a tire I'd never normally touch; btw Walrmart and Americas Tire aka Discount Tires are good tire sources vs. gas stations on the road.)
I added a sway bar sold by a California company that used to race Rios in Buttonwillow CA (that's Calif not Canada). I thought it helped but the car was still less stable straight line at 80mph than I wanted, even with an upgrade to BF Goodrich Traction TA tires. They were too small an operation to have one custom made for Rio, I think they got them from Japan where over there they are stock on some models.
BTW the engine is a marvel of new technology. It can run in EITHER Otto cycle or pseudo Atkinson cycle mode for incredible freeway mileage (light throttle and load). I routinely got 42 mpg and with a light foot 46 mpg wasn't hard to hit. This extended valve control range emphasizing economy over max dyno hp is the reason it (1.6L) and the 2.0 Nu version in new Hyundais and Kias has lower horsepower than the outgoing engines, or engines of comparable displacement from Honda. I still find it as strong as, say, the 1.5L in the Mazda 2 sold as a Toyota down here.
You made a great purchase. Lucky guy! I really wanted the hatchback but it would have cost me $3k more. Now just don't let friends cheapskate shame you into an SUV. ;-)
Thanks very much for the information, and there's no way I'll be trading in for an SUV. I love the feel and sensation of driving a small car and will stick with the Rio for as long as I can. 😀
@@brett3613 I think it's great and better than any TR4 etc from the English golden age of small sports cars.!
The Rio comes with a 12Volt electric tire pump, as well as a can of goop if absolutely needed. I use that pump to inflate my motorcycle tires each spring.
this is a little gem of a car and if there was aftermarket mods for a front limited slip, it would just be perfect
It's a great little car as is, but yes, if mods like that were available it would definitely take it to another level. The Mazda MX-5 and Golf GTI offer that I believe but are also almost double the price of the Rio here in Canada. :)
@@brett3613 perhaps summer tires and a mild ecu tune is all it needs
Greetings from South Africa🇿🇦, great review🤌🏼. I’m getting my Rio tomorrow
Thank you, and awesome to hear! I hope you truly enjoy it like I do. :)
Did you get it Zama?
@@mzwandilejanuary4222 yes, and I’m enjoying🙏🏽
I want this car.
It's honestly a great car for the price. :)
The Rio selled here in Brazil is flexfuel and only EX (auto) model. With Ethanol the power is 130PS. The 0-100 I have seen from a channel here is about 9,4s.
Sorry that you don't have the choice of manual, but at least the acceleration specs appear to be identical. The main thing is that it's a great small car for the money. :)
@@brett3613 here nobody wants manual gear cars anymore. My last manual car was The Speed UP! TSI
@@MrMonfabio Sorry to hear that. I personally have driven manual all of my life, but also realize that the manual transmission is going to be history soon, just like Betamax became in the VHS/Betamax times. :(
@@brett3613 in a city like São Paulo with 12 million people, automatic shift is a necessity.
@@MrMonfabio That makes total sense. A clutch would wear out in no time in traffic like that.
Brett, with the engine and ABS fires in KIA's and Hyundai's in the last few years - I've gotten increasingly nervous since it seems like they still haven't gotten control of the whole situation. If a manufacturer knows the problem and the exact models, you can have some confidence. But KIA/Hyundai keep expanding their recall list after initially saying there's no issues with other models until they get dozens of complaints about fires in other models. Whats your take on this considering you just got your Rio?
To be honest MJ, I'm not at all worried about it with the Rio. I totally agree that there have been quite a few recalls over the years for many different models but the Rio hasn't been a part of that list from what I can see and possibly due to the smaller 1.6L engine it uses? It's been over 6 months now and I haven't had any issues at all with my vehicle and for that I'm still giving it a big thumbs up. Believe me when I say though that if anything bad pops up, I'll report it right away not only to Kia but on here as well. :)
@@brett3613 Thanks for the quick response Brett, looking forward to perhaps a long term review down the line!
I just purchased this car but with a cvt transmission
Awesome! I'm sure you'll enjoy it. :)
Thanks for that! I drive a 2015 lx plus manual, and that is a small but fun and zippy car! Nice to see a more recent version of it....to be honest, the base forte manual seems to be a better bet this time around, cheaper, more spacious and more powerful....it's really tempting....the rio lost power and disck brake in th rear....but rio is a pleasure to drive in manual, check out the straight pipes video on it, always tought on being a toyota guy but this kia made me reconsider.....too bad for the rust on the hatch....
Thanks for your comment. The main reason I went with the Rio over the Forte was simply a preference for a smaller vehicle with excellent visibility and decent looks. My early years of driving was in a Honda CRX Si and that size of car has stuck with me ever since. The 2018 Straight Pipes Rio review that I watched back in December was one of the reasons I decided to go with the 2021 Rio, which I had to special order since no local dealer stocked the LX+ in manual here in Canada. I'm just happy that manuals are still being offered in certain makes and models in North America since they only account for 2-3% of total car sales these days, unfortunately.
@@brett3613 Funny you mention owning a crx! I always tought the rio had a touch of 80's civic and maybe a 1984 golf gti (weight, power)....how is it compare to your memories? Here in Québec is manual heaven! No problems finding them but for how long? The straight pipe video made my smile a lot and now i can say to people who hate kia's go watch this! I still enjoy driving that car daily and i plan on buying something newer soon, maybe a forte, maybe venue or corolla....manual of course!
@@theadvocate4698 The CRX Si will probably always be my favourite, having lasted 14 years before finally rusting out, but so far the Rio has been close to giving me a very similiar feeling when it comes to fun factor while driving. When I first sat in and took the Rio out for a test drive, I instantly knew it was the right vehicle for me. Over the years I've simply learned to listen to my gut and my instant feelings about something, and with this decision I was definitely bang on. :)
best video to actually see the car, nice. ty
Thank you. Much appreciated.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful videos I am from South Africa what mileage do you get on a full tank of gasoline? Thank you
Thanks for your comment. The best I've gotten so far is 5.3L/100km on the highway and between 7-8L/100km in strictly city driving. So approximately 45mpg highway driving and 32 in the city. The capacity is 45L or 10 gallons. I've never let it get close to empty as I always fill up by the 1/4 of a tank mark. Hope that helps. :)
Excellent review!
Thank you. Much appreciated. :)
Was a funny review!! i´m going for one of this. Thanks and greetings from Chile
Great to hear! You won't be disappointed, and greetings from BC Canada. :)
how can you tell a "base" model from a non base model? im looking at them and not sure how to compare the different trims
Hi. Unfortunately, there is no 2024 Rio model, but if you're looking at used, it depends on where you live. Here in Canada, you've got these choices. www.northedmontonkia.com/blog/2023-rio-trim-differences/
In the U.S., you've got 2 choices, the LX or S. Hope this helps. www.kia.com/us/en/rio/specs
Do you have an experience driving the Rio equipped with the IVT? I heard a review, that the engine the Rio comes with, is better mated to the IVT, since it provides a flatter torque curve. What RPM's are you shifting at? My last car was a stick,and usually shifted at around 3000RPM, unless I was in a mood. The engine sounds like it doesn't like to be rev'ed, not like a Honda,or a Mazda.
Hi Robert. I didn't test drive the automatic Rio as I've been a manual driver all my life. For the first few months I kept the revs under 5000, but in the summer pushed it to the red line a few times and I was quite happy with the way it felt and sounded. I've previously owned CRX's and MR2's, and after 11 months with the Rio, have been more than satisfied with the performance I've gotten out of it. 👍
Nice video, nice car. Great, that is a manual. Good work!
Thank you. 10 months later and still loving my Rio. :)
This is my dream car
Really nice blue.
Do the driving gloves come with it?
They should for the cooler months here in BC, which is approximately 9 months of the year. Lol.
I'm going to save up for a second hand because i just love this car, what do you think of the sound system?
In the video around the 5:25 mark I briefly mention it and overall have been very satisfied with the quality of the sound. It's a basic 6 speaker system that does the job well. :)
Hi, nice video since I'm about to get one of those, how would you rate the quality of the audio system on a scale from 1 to 10? Greetings from Mexico
It's a 6 speaker system and overall I give it a good 8/10. You can hear the radio at the 5:25 mark as I briefly mention it. :)
@@brett3613 wow I must've missed that part, thanks for the quick reply, definitely one of the best reviews about that car I've seen so far. Keep up the good work 👍🏻.
@@RicardoPerez-tn8ki Thank you so much, and please let me know what you think about the Rio after you've had it for a while. I honestly think it's a great little car. :)
Do you still own it? Love it or hate it? What's the long-term verdict? Might be last chance to grab a manual up here in Canada...
Yep, I still love it as much as I did 2 1/2 years ago. Haven't had one issue, and my only costs have been the regular maintenance schedule appointments and I also purchased a set of 4 Nokian all-weather tires that I can use year round. The all-season tires it comes with are good, but I still prefer all-weather. I still absolutely recommend the Rio manual. :)
@@brett3613 traction control is really good! Mine has blizzack and never left me stranded!
@@theadvocate4698 Totally agree on the traction. 👍
it is Port Coquitlam you are driving in!!
You are correct! :)
How does Kia Rio behave in the parking lot and on the start in the ascent? I took a previous generation car with exactly the same engine for a test drive and the clutch seemed very sharp to me. I had to constantly use the gas pedal.
I can't comment on the previous generation, but I've had no issues at all at slower speeds or on hill starts, and even commented near the end of the video on how I felt it would be a great car for those new to manual shifting due to the buttery smooth feeling it has. It's definitely not sharp or harsh. :)
Love from India 🇮🇳
Thank you.
Thank you for the video! What kind of gas mileage are you getting with mostly city driving? Also, do you know if there’s a way we can get the manual here in the US? Thanks again!
Hi. During the winter, mainly city driving, I was averaging 26-29 mpg, and last summer was about 34. The best I got with highway driving in the summer was just over 44 mpg. If I'm not mistaken, the manual is only available in Canada and Europe. The only way I could think of getting one in the US is possibly buying it in Canada, but I don't know how much that would end up costing in duties and taxes, and also what the regulations are or what the warranty would be. Sorry. :(
@@brett3613 Thanks for the reply. I’m surprised the gas mileage is so low. I was hoping it would be over 30 in the city. That makes me reconsider this car :/
@@Trash_Panda_Manifesto I understand, but in winter conditions when I'm letting the car idle and warm up as I'm scraping the ice off the windows, that it definitely affects the fuel economy. I'm sure the mpg would improve in the winter months if I decided to leave the engine off while scraping away, but the summer average of 34 in the city should be a good indicator of what the car is capable of. The best fuel economy I ever got with any vehicle was my Honda CRX, over 50 mpg highway, 38 city, on average, but it was also almost 900 pounds lighter than the Rio. :)
@@brett3613 okay. Thank you! I was thinking minimum of 30 in the city. Otherwise, I might as well get a Honda Civic or a Corolla.
Awesome, what's the camera that you're using
GoPro Hero 8. Could've been shot better contrast wise but I didn't take the time to play around with the settings too much beforehand. :)
Hi :) Nice review :) I want to ask you about one thing. I heard that in KIA RIO version M when want to start engine you need to press the clutch, put gear shift to neutral and press brake pedal. I see it's not true although you have different version.
Hi. I'm not sure if other manual versions are different in other regions, but I can start my engine simply by engaging the clutch and turning the ignition key no matter what gear it's in. I don't have to have my foot on the brake either. Hope that helps. :)
@@brett3613 Thank you for the answer :) It helped me :)
What RPM's are you shifting at?
Sorry for the late reply. I normally shift in the 3 to 4000 range, but it all depends on the situation. I usually go by the sound of the engine though and have realized that I'm not even looking at the tach that much anymore. :)
@@brett3613 some cars sound better than others at higher rpm's. I had a 2003 Chevy cavalier, owned it for 12 years. It did not sound healthy at high rpm's. I ended up shifting between 3000 and 4000 rpm's. Does the Rio cry at higher rpm's?
@@robertmaxa6631 I honestly think it sounds fine at higher rpm's. I've taken it up to just below 6500 and it hasn't made me think or worry that the engine was going to explode or fall apart. Lol. This little Rio is still impressing me 2 years later. 👍
I just test drove one of these today and found that I could barely merge onto the highway. Do you find this to be an issue?
Hi Erin. Honestly, not at all. Over the 10 months that I've owned my Rio now, I find there's more than enough power/acceleration to get me up to highway speeds very quickly and also to pass other vehicles when necessary. If you test drove an automatic, I can't give an opinion on that since I'm a manual owner, but from videos I've watched and reviews I've read, it should still definitely have comparable specs. :)
@Veedo Interesting to hear your results since both manual and automatic have the exact same hp and torque, at least here in Canada. I've managed a zero to 60 time in 9.1 seconds, and over my 10 months of owning my manual, have registered a low of 5.3L/100km of highway driving and 6.8L/100km of city. Those figures will definitely go up in winter driving due to the colder temps, but I've had zero issues when it comes to having enough power to merge or pass other vehicles.
Thank you both for your feedback!
@@erinpowers9036 Thank you. I'm just being honest with my feedback. :)
@Veedo I'm just simply stating my personal experience with my manual and that I've been more than satisfied with the performance and fuel economy, and having no issues at all in merging with traffic. I simply think it's a great car for the $. :)
Hope you can help, idk if its the car or the way i drive, but here is the thing, i have kia rio 2020 manual sedan, the problem is when the car is cold (usually in the mornings) and start to drive it, usually i release the clutch pedal first (until the "breaking point") then i press the throttle smoothly, suddenly the car begins to shake violently, that shaking its not present when the car is warm... so idk if i have to press the throttle a little bit first, then release the clutch pedal, or the car has a problem.. or any advice on how to manage de clutch pedal?
Hi. I've never had a violent shaking when first starting out, but in the winter (colder weather) if I release the clutch too quickly then yes, I'll get a little bit of jerking. It's definitely my own fault for being too quick on releasing the clutch instead of letting it out slowly while applying throttle at the same rate. I no longer have that issue though as I've adjusted to the sensitivity since every vehicle is a bit different. If you still find that something is off then I suggest taking it in to Kia service and letting them have a look at it. 🙂
@@brett3613 i think i have to do the same, same rate both pedals, thx for the reply, lets have fun with the rio... in fb groups of the car, some car owners have 300k km and practically no big issues, just the usual, oil, filters, sparkplugs, and other time wear parts
@@danMVolta Having fun is what I'm all about, and hopefully the manual Rio's gives us many years of enjoyment, especially since manual transmissions appear to be becoming a thing of the past, unfortunately.
Will the engine be on them 1.6L and 123H ?))))
The 1.6L here in Canada has 120 hp and 113 torque. I've been very satisfied with the performance and the way Kia has tuned the engine. :)
@@brett3613 Oh yes)) Thank you
@@brett3613 Are you sure the torque is 113Nm?
I have a 1.4 Rio with 6 speed automatic gearbox here in Turkey and its torque is 134Nm
Or 113 is measured other than Nm?
Could you clear it for me?
@@ugurakar8928 The best I could find is this remark. "The Smartstream engine produces the same power as the previous Kappa engine line - 100 ps or 120 ps - but enables 16 per cent higher peak torque output for 120 ps variants (200 Nm)."
I"m definitely not a mechanic or someone that knows much about engines in general, but I hope that kind of answers your question? :)
@@brett3613 113 lbs foot of torque
Lol. The dude just went speechless after seeing police. Anyway, won't the Civic manual lx manual be a better option than Rio at 22K mark?
Hi. Before I purchased my Rio, I did take a look at the Civic, but it would've been over $3,000 more here in Canada. I've always preferred smaller hatchbacks to begin with, and for me the Rio was, and still has been the perfect choice even one year later. If you're comparing vehicles against the Civic, I'd say the Forte in the Kia lineup is the one to compare for a very similar price. Also, the police car incident didn't bother me at all as I was simply thinking how to sum up the video, as it had been long enough by that point. Lol.
I have the 1.4L NA with 6 AT, too bad we don't have the Turbo engine.. otherwise that would be perfect for a nippy ride.
Hi Eden. Ya, it's unfortunate that we don't have the turbo version here in Canada either as it would've been at least interesting to test it out. I'm still more than satisfied though with the performance of the 1.6L 120hp engine as I haven't had any problem in hilly city or highway driving here in BC. :)
Does the LX + manual have heated seats ?
yes
yes it does, as Stu mentioned, and what I mentioned at the 2:56 mark in the video. Unfortunately, they removed the heated steering wheel in 2021 on the LX+, but for me it honestly wasn't a big deal as I always wear my gloves in colder weather anyway. 🙂
Is there no sport package with the 1.6 litre though coz this ain't good looking
Here in Canada, there's no sport model available like there is in Europe, but there are a few accessories from Kia that you could add on if you wanted to, such as a rear spoiler and alloy wheels. The higher trim models aren't available in manual, but do include alloy wheels and the Premium comes with a sunroof as well. Personally, I love the looks of it as is, and is why I haven't added anything to it. :)
I wish they could have found me one in this colour! With no yaris and no fit for 2021 there really ain't any other options in the small car clas.
Unfortunately it appears the small car class is being ousted in favour of the bigger vehicles. I feel lucky to have gotten the one I want as I had to special order it which took over a month to arrive, and hopefully it will run for many years to come as I've always preferred driving smaller vehicles. :)
@@brett3613 I almost bought a venue in a manual just because it was Korean made. Th only car close is the manual L corolla but with interest rates and Toyota's heavier destination charges it's like 3k more, no heated seats...
Nice lil car and video , i love my LX+ 5 speed me too but it's 2020 . The 2021 have the big screen you lucky . I having found original 17'' EX wheels the very same day i have buy the car !. The only thing i dosent like of the manual transmission is the rev hang all rescent cars have now.
Hi Vincent. Ya, I agree that it's there a bit, but honestly doesn't bother me at all as I still love driving manual and will continue doing so for as long as possible. :) Glad to hear though that you love your 2020 Rio as it is a great little car overall.
You're rev matching when shifting ?
It's not something I pay attention to in general and definitely wasn't focused on that during the video. I just go by the sound of the engine when changing gears more than anything. :)
in which country is the kia rio made?
For the North American market it's manufactured in Mexico.
Pity it doesn't have Forward Squirrel Avoidance Anti Collision Alert as standard. ;)
I know, right! That should be a standard feature on all vehicles. Good one, thanks for the laugh. :)
Which is quicker this or the Mazda 2/Toyota clone? Not sure what Canada got
The Mazda 2 is about 600lb or little less lighter
@@shinobusensui9395 Well, according to this site, the 2021 Rio is capable of 0-60 in 8.2 seconds. Canada doesn't sell the Mazda 2 anymore. www.carindigo.com/kia/rio/0to60
@@brett3613 I'm doubtful of that number due to the hp rating, gearing and weight. A 90s car with far less weight with 140hp gets those numbers. I doubt the tires are godly, in the video he said it's around 10secs. I couldn't find info on the Mazda
@@brett3613 oh it's you, who responded lol
@@shinobusensui9395 I was surprised when I saw that time as well and I haven't personally tested it yet, but I've been extremely satisfied with the acceleration/power it does have. Simply lots of fun to drive with the manual. :)
GDI or MPI engine ?
MPI. I believe it was GDI up until 2020.
nice,, i thought the lx plus was the cv tranny ?
The 2021 & 2022 automatic Rio's are IVT, whereas earlier years were CVT. :)
@@brett3613 i mean yours,,, isnt the plus the auto and just the lx is the 6 spd?
@@MAGApepe Sorry, I misunderstood. Here in Canada, you can either get the LX+ in manual or automatic.
@@brett3613 oh ok,, so the 6 is just for the lx then ,, i wonder if ivt does those fake shifts like some other brands do,,, that is so stupid,,, ivt means smooth no shifts,,, why would someone want fake shifts lol
Nice car bro
Thank you. I'm really enjoying it. :)
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Какой же у тебя расход топлива при такой езде?)))
Fuel consumption wise, I've been averaging between 7 - 8 litres per 100 kilometers in city driving and 5.5 - 6 on the highway. :)
Honey I'm taking the Reo out to the store . Have you seen my driving gloves
Lol. I always wear my driving gloves in colder weather to keep my hands a bit warmer and to give me better grip on the wheel as well. :)
@@brett3613 Next time, get the GT line Rio. It has steering wheel and seat heating.....
@@dutchbird100 Here in Canada the only model available with manual is the LX+, and sadly there's no GT line. What's funny is that the LX+ models from 2018 - 2020 came with the heated steering as well but Kia removed it this year from the base model. Not a big deal as I like wearing the gloves anyway but at least they kept the heated seats in it. :)