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Kia Rio Keeps Shining
Kia Rio Keeps Shining
Date: 2018-10-26
The Kia Rio slipped effortlessly down my driveway, only a very soft purring of fans and a perfectly tuned 1400 engine. It was so quiet you could hear the tyres on the concrete driveway.
I have always loved the Kia Rio, from the very first impression, the body styling alone speaks volumes to me. The proportions and curves, the efficiency of the lines, it shouts practicality but smiles like a fashionista.
This car won the 2018 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study in the Small Car category.Driving the Kia Rio I could feel exactly why. The 74 kilowatts gave me ample acceleration, more than was legal at some junctures and the 135 Newton meters showed that the Kia Rio is no slouch.
I drove the six speed manual derivative, and gear selection was so slick, the short confident action was accompanied by a reassuring soft acceptance as the gear seated.
There is ample room in a Rio, and the interior cabin gave me everything I needed and more. The rear park assist was just a starter for the long list of active and passive safety that the Rio offers. A large colour touchscreen interface came with Bluetooth Technology and a long list of audio and smart phone functions.
Industry wide, KIA has gained 12 rank positions since 2016 in the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, and is now ranked 5th overall, the brand's best-ever placement in the study.
Take a Kia Rio for a test drive, contact Kia Umhlanga on 031 - 000 1377.

