Who says good things don’t come in small packages. The 2013 Kia Rio SX I reviewed on my Orlando trip may be on the small side when it comes to vehicles but it packs quite a powerful punch! Both in features and on the busy roads of Orlando
Check out some of the options that were included in the Kia Rio SX I reviewed:
- leather seats
- fold in side mirrors
- cruise control
- rear camera display
- anti-lock brake system
- power windows and locks
- remote keyless entry & push button start
- SIRIUS satellite radio
- USB & auxiliary input jacks
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology
- Auto on/off headlights
- Heated seats
- 28/36 mpg fuel usage
- A TON MORE!!
My normal daily vehicle is a mini-van so going from that monster this was a bit worrisome. Worried I needed not be, because the Rio was so welcoming and rode so much smoother than my mini-van I found myself quickly preferring it. My husband is a big guy so I was a little concerned about how he would fit, but he fit fine in the Rio. I do want to note that it was perfect while it was just the two of us, but would not have worked if we had had the entire family (5). I don’t think my teen would have comfortably fit behind either of our seats but should we have been a family of 4 with small kiddos, it would be great.
Some of my favorite features from the above mentioned were:
- Fold in side mirrors. These were great when I needed to park in tight spaces, between to big vehicles. I loved this feature. Though, make sure you aren’t like me the first time you drive it and forget to put them back out.
- Rear camera display. This was amazing to use when backing up. I loved that I could see behind me right on the screen.
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Not only could I use my phone through the speakers but I could stream my music.
- Heated Seats. These came in very handy, quite a few mornings it was very chilly and the heated seats warmed us right up. Not to mentioned eased some lower back pain after a long day of walking.
The Kia Rio SX really moved well in traffic and because of it’s small size I was able to get in and out of traffic much easier than I would have had I been in my mini-van. Cruise control made it easy to set a speed and stick to it so no worries of speeding! As I said, the Kia Rio SX packs quite a punch to be such a small car. It’s definitely one I would consider if we were a smaller family or when the kids grow up and need their own cars. Starting at $13,800, and going up depending on what extras you add, this little car shouldn’t break the bank!
Next up will be another Kia review but one that is a bit bigger and I can’t wait to share it with you. You will have to wait until next week to find out which one I reviewed during my second week in Orlando!
Have you ever owned or driven a Kia Rio SX?
**Disclosure: I received a vehicle for review via Kia Motors and driveSTI. All opinions are 100% my own.
Toni Patton
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Such a nice car!
This car is so cute. I really like Kia’s
I always went with small vehicles until I had my daughter. Now between her & needing to haul things I need an SUV.