The Kia Rio is available for sale in South Africa in a number of trim levels starting from R65 000 for a much older model to R350 000 for more current models. Prices are dependent on year of manufacture, mileage, service history and the vehicles spec. However, the Kia Rio is ranked in the top five vehicles in South Africa for best resale value.
The Kia Rio is built to last – European specification combined with robust Korean engineering. Global surveys report that the Kia Rio’s reliability is on par with both its Japanese and European counterparts. In the early stages of the Kia Rio’s introduction, in 2000, the Rio did present some light engine issues – but from a manufacturing perspective this was more of a “teething phase.” Older models, like the 2005 used Kia Rio for sale seen on our website, earmarks the redesign of the Kia Rio, raising the bar on both quality and reliability.
In order for Kia to maintain unrelenting reliability in their Kia Rio cars, they should only be maintained using genuine Kia parts. A used Kia Rio is relatively easy to maintain and does not require specialised technicians when it comes to minor repairs or annual services. Any Kia Rio for sale is only as good as its track-record: full-service history, major repairs and accident damage. None of which can be seen just by looking at pictures of a Kia Rio for sale on our website – pictures indicate overall good condition of the vehicle. But you still have to contact or visit the dealership to test-drive the vehicle; and regardless of the vehicle’s mint-condition – it is wise to apply for an after-market maintenance plan.
Most definitely. Let us pick from the list of Kia Rio cars for sale, different trim-levels and engine derivatives. In South Africa, the Rio is available in sequential engine sizes: 62kW-1.2l, 61kW-1.3l, 74kW-1.4l, 72kW-1.5l and an 82kW-1.6l normally aspirated engines albeit the 1.3l, 1.5l and 1.6l are discontinued in the new car market. There is a selection of both automatic and sedan versions among the Kia Rio cars for sale but the sportiest is the Rio Hatch 1.4l Tec 6-speed manual. Without looking at the most expensive Rio Tec model – the Kia Rio is rated as one of the safest B-segment vehicles in the world. The 2011 Rio has a 5-STAR NCAP safety rating with distinctions in both child and adult occupant safety. On paper, the Rio 1.4l performance figures may seem dismal: 74kW of power and 135nm of torque. However, a cleverly mapped E.C.U provides both immediate and happy-revving throttle response.
Standard features on an entry-level Kia Rio include, auto climate-control, a 6-speaker Bluetooth media infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen and voice-logging multifunction steering-wheel accessibility. ABS/EBD, dual-airbags and a light but high-tensile steel impact absorbing body-frame. These features are available in some of the used Kia Rio cars for sale – otherwise click the ‘More Details’ tab for further information.
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