Kia RIO
Kia RIO technical data
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Is Kia RIO a reliable car?
The Kia RIO is not a very reliable car. 75% of other cars of the same age are found to have fewer defects than the Kia RIO in annual roadworthiness tests.
Based on annual roadworthiness tests results, the Kia RIO generation produced from 2017 to 2020 received the highest reliability ratings, but the lowest reliability had models from model year 2009 to 2011, reliability scores vary quite significantly between generations of Kia RIO. For more information, check the respective generation information.
Most Kia RIO engines are chain-driven, which is considered more reliable than belt-driven engines.