The fun and sporty Kia Rio has been recognized for its incredible value and named a 2021 Vincentric “Best Certified Pre-Owned Value in America” in the Subcompact rankings. The Rio effortlessly outperformed the other seven competitors in the segment to take home the title. On average, ownership of the Rio costs 2.8% lower than expected among its segment, making the Rio an affordable CPO option for shoppers across Tampa Bay.
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This year the Kia brand took home not just one, not two, but four Consumer Guide Best Buy titles. During this year’s 2021 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Awards the Kia Soul, Seltos, Rio, and Telluride all earned top spots among the winners. This is the seventh consecutive Automotive Best Buy win for the Soul, marking the longest Subcompact Crossover winning streak for this award.
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The compact 2020 Kia Rio is the smallest member of the Kia lineup, offering the perfect amount of space for daily drivers and commuters. Thanks to its small stature, the fun-to-drive Rio offers nimble handling on the road with incredible responsiveness and control. Shoppers around Tampa Bay who are considering hopping behind the wheel of this compact Kia may be curious to know just how big the 2020 Kia Rio is. This guide to the interior passenger and cargo space in the 2020 Rio is here to give you a glimpse inside this Kia sedan.
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The smallest Kia sedan in the lineup continues to be the 2020 Kia Rio, followed by the next-in-line 2021 Kia Forte. Both Kia models have been staples in the lineup, offering their own unique blends of features and amenities. Shoppers from around Tampa Bay who are eager to get behind the wheel of a new Kia sedan often find themselves stuck and asking our team, “Should I get a Rio or a Forte?”
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The rumor mill is spinning as it always does and there is currently talk of a mid-cycle refresh for the Kia Rio. The fourth-generation Rio has been a fan-favorite at Friendly Kia in New Port Richey, FL and now with a 2021 model in the works we suspect this variation will be just as popular. But what exactly will the 2021 Kia Rio bring to Tampa Bay? We are breaking down the Friendly Kia 2021 Kia Rio speculations and predictions below.
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Drivers in the Tampa Bay area that are looking for a compact sedan that packs a punch will find the 2020 Kia Rio does more than fit the bill. Those looking for a roomier upgrade that still packs that same punch will find comfort behind the wheel of the 2020 Kia Rio 5-Door. The four-door Rio compact sedan and the Rio 5-Door hatchback have been designed to offer a similar style with practical space and amenities.
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What once replaced the Kia Pride has now become one of the most recognizable names from the Kia brand. The Kia Rio subcompact car first made its way into the market in 1999 to take on competitors like the Dodge Neon and the Ford Fiesta. Since its debut, the Rio has evolved through four generations into the Rio we recognize today.
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Everybody remembers their first car. It was probably a ten- or twenty-year-old used model that had very little in the way of interior amenities or extra comfort or convenience features. If you’re like us, however, you drove the heck out of that car and took a ton of pride in it, not because it was fancy or unique, but because it was yours. Read the rest of this entry
Small cars serve a common need in the market – specifically for a versatile form of transportation that’s easy on gas, easily parked and won’t break the bank to take home. That’s the theory, at least. In practice, sadly, the “inexpensive” part quickly becomes the sole focus for manufacturers who have relegated their subcompact cars to the fringe as afterthoughts. Read the rest of this entry
Despite the push toward bigger, higher vehicles and SUVs, the small car segment is one of the best-kept secrets in the automotive industry. Whether you prefer the timeless style of a sedan or like the added practicality of a hatchback, small cars are quiet, nimble and often have fuel efficiency that pushes them into the territory of hybrid vehicles from years past. Read the rest of this entry