A smooth ride with the Kia
This is the car for the city slicker, fashion statement maker or the every day man and woman.
Vehicle: Kia Rio 1.4 Sport
Test driven by: Annalie Anticevich
Test drive made possible by: Kia Springs
I found driving the face-lifted Kia Rio 1.4 Sport smooth and comfortable.
This hatch back, which has the same shape as its predecessor with a few upgrades, is a pleasure to drive.
It has a comfortable adjustable steering and easy to reach dash board, with an entertainment centre containing bluetooth, USB port and MP3 connectivity.
To keep the driver focused on the road the audio system and cruise controls are at your fingertips on the steering wheel.
The interior is stylishly designed to make a drive in this car a pleasure and very comfortable.
And if you want, you can order the Rio with a sunroof.
The back seats are as comfortable as the ones in the front and give a lot of leg room to the passengers.
The boot space is big enough and can extend by folding down the back seats.
The interior’s intelligent design uses climate control to keep a set temperature and it has rain sensors on the windscreen to adjust to the amount of rain on the windscreen.
I believe this is the car for the city slicker, fashion statement maker or the every day man and woman.
While red is the most popular colour ordered, prospective buyers have seven colours to choose from.
I, personally liked the urban blue.
What impressed me most about this car was the low profile mags with 17-inch wheels and that it has six airbags for safety.
It also has rear park assistance, which I always love on any vehicle.
With petrol usage estimated between 5 and 7 litres per kilometre, this car with all its luxury features is worth buying.
