Did you notice they removed the grab handle on the driver's side? The other 3 are still there. But I'm the driver! That's the handle I use all the time. What's. . .uh the deal? They have those handles, because they're on the right hand drive versions. I repeat: Whats. . .uh the deal?
Do you guys find the 6 speed automatic is shifting/hunting all the time? Does it use 5 and 6 around town at 40 or 45 MPH? Thanks.
Isnt honda now going to have direct injection on most of their line-up for the next model yr. I would really like to see the figures, remember competition can excel or surpass Kia and Hyundai since its time for a new redesign for Honda's model. :D
Testing 0 to 60 in a car that size with 2 people on board is a little unfair. It would have shaved off at least a second maybe more having only a driver. Nice review though thanks!
After they mentioned the bad steering feedback compared to mazda2 (considering i drive a mazda3 and have driven scion tc and 91 me2 which have good feedback and a mazda mpv which has poor feedback), i'd have the mazda2 over this kia
I saw one of these on the road and considered it to replace the '09 Fit I wrecked, until I looked at one up close. The styling is nice... other than that to say it's MORE than competitive with anything Japanese is absurd.
To everyone who's complaining about or questioning the 0-60 time, Roman is right. I mean, I'm no technician or mechanic, but even I know that the higher you go, the thinner the air gets. So therefore, particularly if you have a naturally aspirated engine, it makes the engine work harder, robbing horsepower to just run effectively instead of, say, speeding up as quickly as possible.
13+ sec 0-60? Well that's because you're in the hills and not a flat straight road, I'm sure the 0-60 is under 9 sec with this car. Nice review anyway.
@MrKurt1962 We did more than one run on flat roads... at well over a mile up in elevation. Internal combustion engines can lose up to 30% of their horsepower up in many of the places we use for testing. That's why we mention the altitude on all of our videos. At sea level, I am sure you would be correct. Thanks for watching!
@romanmicagearguy And the two blokes look a little on the larger side too, so there's nearly 200kg weight on board, as opposed to the 75kg they generalise for a typical driver. I think 13 seconds is quite respectable considering the conditions.
@MrKurt1962 I agree with Roman. The higher you go, the thinner the air gets. So particularly if you have a naturally aspirated engine, it'll have to work harder, therefore using more horses to run than to devote to say, speeding up as quickly as possible.
@MrKurt1962 Yeah, 13 seconds at 6000 + above sea level, Unlevel road, and the fact you got an extra 300 lbs of body weight in the car. So you go on a flat road, bring it down to sea level, take out about 250 lbs of weight the car will hit 60 in under 9 seconds is right.
@D41H4T5U You’re right of course; European models with diesels are much more efficient. But those miles per gallon are smaller “Imperial” gallons. It would translate into around 60 mpg here. Cars that are sold in the United States are subject to extreme weight gain (safety requirements) and engine choking (environmental requirements). So, cars sold here are much less thrifty. As a consequence, a 32 mpg combined is considered okay. Thanks for watching!
@NathanDAdlen The US gallon is smaller at 3.78 litres as oppose to 4.54 in the UK gallon so yea, 100 MPG would equate to around 80 MPG. But please remember cars here are generally smaller so safety regulations are stricter. Emission regulations are also much stricter, hence why low emitting diesels are more popular. In the UK we pay road tax, to more your car pollutes, the more tax you pay. The Rio diesel 1.1 is free, but a Hummer would cost $600 a year road tax!
@D41H4T5U Great point – and I meant to say that the US gallon was the smaller of the two – this is what happens when I type after feasting. Add to your point the incredibly cheap gas in the US and low tax … it’s still an easy place to drive less efficient vehicles. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
@NathanDAdlen It's amazing how much fuel prices can affect car manufacturers ideas for new cars, it literally determines everything these days! Our fuel is around $8.50 a US gallon (or $10.00 a UK gallon!) so car manufactures are really pushing the economy side of things. And with carbon based taxes already in force, more people are buying these kind of cars.
@romanmicagearguy please oh please can you review either the new range rover evoque or a range rover supercharged? the second one is my favorite car and the evoque is up there. your reviews are getting better and better and i really want to see what you would think about them
@cbattz We've reviewed both! Roman drove a Evoque in Vancouver and we raced up a hill in a Rover Supercharged. Check out the TFLCar Youtube page for the links. Thanks for watching!
I have looked around at ford, honda, mazda, , and if you add up all the stuff you can get on the rio as in leather seats, sun roof, backup camera, power side mirrors ( turns in and out ) nav, soft dash, push button start, key less entry and an awesome warranty , the fit, fiesta, and the mazda2 can't touch it for the price. This is the bottom line car they reviewed . The sx is the top of the line. With the added stuff tops out at $20,745. Not bad.
I read in a magazine that this car is the same as a Hyundai. Does that mean they compete with each other directly? Is there a business case for that? This Kia is much better looking than the Hyundai, but do they drive the same? Great video guys!
what is with the giant graphics covering half the screen? lame....these reviews are so thrown together and sloppy...not even funny...come on guys you can do better than this!
hey Roman, and Nathan, this has got to be one of the biggest turn around cars in the industry. If I am spending $16K on a new car I would be thrilled with that car. But to load it up you're in Civic, Corolla, Elantra, Focus etc. get my point?
@gene978 Maybe. My friend just bought a Hyundai Accent over all those other cars. The main competitor to the Hyundai Accent was the Hyundai Elantra. With similar options and 16" wheels and bluetooth, etc, the Accent was basically a little lower on horsepower, (but a little lighter), had a couple less inches of space inside and in the trunk, and was about $1500 cheaper. They even look similar.
Other than Mazda2, other cars' prices jump if getting the 5-door.
One problem with your review. You compare the car to the Japanese while ignoring the better cars in the class, the American car. Fiesta, easily the best balance of ride, handling, and quality with fantastic tech features and MPG with cool looks. Sonic, turbo, best in class power, good looks, and its unique.
@yellowcow13 You’re right. But: GM won’t let us near any of their Chevy Sonics. I love the Ford Fiesta and we should have mentioned it. Still, the KIA Rio has more power, room, refinement, 2 six-speed transmissions, more cargo space and a massive warranty. The Ford handles better and feels better to the touch. Thanks for watching!
@NathanDAdlen Thanks for the reply. I enjoy watching. Be sure to keep that stop watch around too. Gotta love those things. Maby you and Roman can compare the biggest SUVs you can find. I.E. Expedtiton El then you wouldnt have to be crushed into the trunk.
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I got the SX with premium package. LOVE this car. Check out my review on it.
hikari94122 1 week ago
nathan is so funny!
iridius001 1 week ago
Did you notice they removed the grab handle on the driver's side? The other 3 are still there. But I'm the driver! That's the handle I use all the time. What's. . .uh the deal? They have those handles, because they're on the right hand drive versions. I repeat: Whats. . .uh the deal?
Do you guys find the 6 speed automatic is shifting/hunting all the time? Does it use 5 and 6 around town at 40 or 45 MPH? Thanks.
avlisk 1 week ago
how is the 500 competition for this...cause it's small? come on!?
posro1988 2 weeks ago
You should have shown whether you fit in the backseat or not.
WesSeid 3 weeks ago
Isnt honda now going to have direct injection on most of their line-up for the next model yr. I would really like to see the figures, remember competition can excel or surpass Kia and Hyundai since its time for a new redesign for Honda's model. :D
itzmando 3 weeks ago
Testing 0 to 60 in a car that size with 2 people on board is a little unfair. It would have shaved off at least a second maybe more having only a driver. Nice review though thanks!
FarleyCharlesUlysses 4 weeks ago
That was good timing sliding in on that ending.
pillowsnake94 1 month ago
kia is made by koreans not japs..
espaguetyboi 1 month ago
The dynamic duo!
GerryStilton 1 month ago
After they mentioned the bad steering feedback compared to mazda2 (considering i drive a mazda3 and have driven scion tc and 91 me2 which have good feedback and a mazda mpv which has poor feedback), i'd have the mazda2 over this kia
docjekyll2002 1 month ago
I saw one of these on the road and considered it to replace the '09 Fit I wrecked, until I looked at one up close. The styling is nice... other than that to say it's MORE than competitive with anything Japanese is absurd.
Wilburnator 1 month ago
To everyone who's complaining about or questioning the 0-60 time, Roman is right. I mean, I'm no technician or mechanic, but even I know that the higher you go, the thinner the air gets. So therefore, particularly if you have a naturally aspirated engine, it makes the engine work harder, robbing horsepower to just run effectively instead of, say, speeding up as quickly as possible.
kl0525288 1 month ago
"But this car has a 10 year, 10,000 miles warranty, and it looks frickin' good!"
Plus you can fit a body in the trunk. :D
kl0525288 1 month ago
dude thats not even the full options type ur driving
laverkfc4stitching 1 month ago
13+ sec 0-60? Well that's because you're in the hills and not a flat straight road, I'm sure the 0-60 is under 9 sec with this car. Nice review anyway.
MrKurt1962 2 months ago
@MrKurt1962 We did more than one run on flat roads... at well over a mile up in elevation. Internal combustion engines can lose up to 30% of their horsepower up in many of the places we use for testing. That's why we mention the altitude on all of our videos. At sea level, I am sure you would be correct. Thanks for watching!
NathanDAdlen 2 months ago
@MrKurt1962 Honestly it has very little to do with hills and everything to due with the Mile above sea level
romanmicagearguy 2 months ago
@romanmicagearguy And the two blokes look a little on the larger side too, so there's nearly 200kg weight on board, as opposed to the 75kg they generalise for a typical driver. I think 13 seconds is quite respectable considering the conditions.
ArmadaAsesino 2 months ago
@MrKurt1962 I agree with Roman. The higher you go, the thinner the air gets. So particularly if you have a naturally aspirated engine, it'll have to work harder, therefore using more horses to run than to devote to say, speeding up as quickly as possible.
kl0525288 1 month ago
@kl0525288 .....True, I should have realized that having driven through many mountain conditions myself.
MrKurt1962 1 month ago
@MrKurt1962 Yeah, 13 seconds at 6000 + above sea level, Unlevel road, and the fact you got an extra 300 lbs of body weight in the car. So you go on a flat road, bring it down to sea level, take out about 250 lbs of weight the car will hit 60 in under 9 seconds is right.
Tom4Aksion 4 days ago
Hyundai and Kia continue to impress...
Korean automakers are slowly but surely going to gain an advantage over their Japanese competitors. It's only a matter of time.
pacmanghostx 2 months ago 3
They keep COMPARING!! Err Kia Hyunadi Mazda and Ford are all the same!!!
redneon06 2 months ago
Really good mileage he says? Well the 1.1 Diesel available in Europe does 94 MPG, yes you read that right 94 miles per gallon!
D41H4T5U 3 months ago
@D41H4T5U You’re right of course; European models with diesels are much more efficient. But those miles per gallon are smaller “Imperial” gallons. It would translate into around 60 mpg here. Cars that are sold in the United States are subject to extreme weight gain (safety requirements) and engine choking (environmental requirements). So, cars sold here are much less thrifty. As a consequence, a 32 mpg combined is considered okay. Thanks for watching!
NathanDAdlen 2 months ago
@NathanDAdlen The US gallon is smaller at 3.78 litres as oppose to 4.54 in the UK gallon so yea, 100 MPG would equate to around 80 MPG. But please remember cars here are generally smaller so safety regulations are stricter. Emission regulations are also much stricter, hence why low emitting diesels are more popular. In the UK we pay road tax, to more your car pollutes, the more tax you pay. The Rio diesel 1.1 is free, but a Hummer would cost $600 a year road tax!
D41H4T5U 2 months ago
@D41H4T5U Great point – and I meant to say that the US gallon was the smaller of the two – this is what happens when I type after feasting. Add to your point the incredibly cheap gas in the US and low tax … it’s still an easy place to drive less efficient vehicles. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
NathanDAdlen 2 months ago
@NathanDAdlen It's amazing how much fuel prices can affect car manufacturers ideas for new cars, it literally determines everything these days! Our fuel is around $8.50 a US gallon (or $10.00 a UK gallon!) so car manufactures are really pushing the economy side of things. And with carbon based taxes already in force, more people are buying these kind of cars.
D41H4T5U 2 months ago
@D41H4T5U You know what you do on that... you vote for politicians who don't pass stupid carbon taxes.
WesSeid 3 weeks ago
Reminds me of the current Renault Megane...
jrtorres1337 3 months ago
@romanmicagearguy please oh please can you review either the new range rover evoque or a range rover supercharged? the second one is my favorite car and the evoque is up there. your reviews are getting better and better and i really want to see what you would think about them
cbattz 3 months ago
@cbattz We've reviewed both! Roman drove a Evoque in Vancouver and we raced up a hill in a Rover Supercharged. Check out the TFLCar Youtube page for the links. Thanks for watching!
NathanDAdlen 2 months ago
Those sliding graphics are extremely intrusive! They just look bad.....
mackenziebrowning 3 months ago
I have looked around at ford, honda, mazda, , and if you add up all the stuff you can get on the rio as in leather seats, sun roof, backup camera, power side mirrors ( turns in and out ) nav, soft dash, push button start, key less entry and an awesome warranty , the fit, fiesta, and the mazda2 can't touch it for the price. This is the bottom line car they reviewed . The sx is the top of the line. With the added stuff tops out at $20,745. Not bad.
hikari94122 3 months ago
Kia Rio is shit lol
wowdude2008 3 months ago
great review fellas. enjoyed the high energy. y'all should do more like this.
thebenstrong 3 months ago
I read in a magazine that this car is the same as a Hyundai. Does that mean they compete with each other directly? Is there a business case for that? This Kia is much better looking than the Hyundai, but do they drive the same? Great video guys!
FrancineRA1970 3 months ago
Wow, americans must be cheap.
madant1977 3 months ago
Ford Fiesta for me, as i like to feel the road, but this car looks nice.
lffit 3 months ago
what is with the giant graphics covering half the screen? lame....these reviews are so thrown together and sloppy...not even funny...come on guys you can do better than this!
davewhodavedunn 3 months ago
who cares about the plastic on the dash? who will ever touch it anyway?? :D It actually lasts longer than leather :D haha
mohammedosman88 3 months ago
It'll post faster numbers at lower altitude and only one fat tester...LOL...sorry Nathan...haha
LikwiDgAngStr 3 months ago 2
hey Roman, and Nathan, this has got to be one of the biggest turn around cars in the industry. If I am spending $16K on a new car I would be thrilled with that car. But to load it up you're in Civic, Corolla, Elantra, Focus etc. get my point?
gene978 3 months ago
@gene978 Maybe. My friend just bought a Hyundai Accent over all those other cars. The main competitor to the Hyundai Accent was the Hyundai Elantra. With similar options and 16" wheels and bluetooth, etc, the Accent was basically a little lower on horsepower, (but a little lighter), had a couple less inches of space inside and in the trunk, and was about $1500 cheaper. They even look similar.
Other than Mazda2, other cars' prices jump if getting the 5-door.
WesSeid 3 weeks ago
I cannot believe those 13s 0-60.
Get a manual shift a do it properly!
i010524 3 months ago
fuckin great review
EthansOpinion92 3 months ago
nice sliding skills at the end
aqa722 3 months ago 17
good hp on that tiny car
chapastig 3 months ago
4:02 Sooooo Good !!
Brunoxtr 3 months ago
don't use green...use the traditional red for the titles
fanfinmiami 3 months ago
The Kia Rio can be optioned with a soft touch dash
neptoon08 3 months ago
One problem with your review. You compare the car to the Japanese while ignoring the better cars in the class, the American car. Fiesta, easily the best balance of ride, handling, and quality with fantastic tech features and MPG with cool looks. Sonic, turbo, best in class power, good looks, and its unique.
yellowcow13 3 months ago
@yellowcow13 You’re right. But: GM won’t let us near any of their Chevy Sonics. I love the Ford Fiesta and we should have mentioned it. Still, the KIA Rio has more power, room, refinement, 2 six-speed transmissions, more cargo space and a massive warranty. The Ford handles better and feels better to the touch. Thanks for watching!
NathanDAdlen 3 months ago
@NathanDAdlen Thanks for the reply. I enjoy watching. Be sure to keep that stop watch around too. Gotta love those things. Maby you and Roman can compare the biggest SUVs you can find. I.E. Expedtiton El then you wouldnt have to be crushed into the trunk.
yellowcow13 3 months ago
kia and hyundai are gonna take over the industry
tomtom5418 3 months ago 20
the kias now are nice lookin and great quality!
JeremyLikeCorvettes 3 months ago
Good one!
goru426 3 months ago
Kia rocks!!!
spencer5231 3 months ago
that was an awesome review! good job guys!
brywillfraz 3 months ago
that's one cool car!
hiphopknights 3 months ago