2012 Rio Sportage

alpha · 22-03-2012, 02:08 AM

Hey guys thinking about getting one for the Mrs..anyone bought one?
How much did you guys pay and any feedback.
Cheers in advance

Nic85 · 22-03-2012, 08:03 AM

Not sure what car you're talking about? A Kia Rio is a model of car, and a Kia Sportage is also a model of car. One is a small hatchback, the other is an SUV. The Rio doesn't come in a "Sportage" spec either.

Assuming you mean a Rio - from all reports they're an excellent car. Good value for money, nice little economical engine, yet still sporty. Good chassis and a safe car.

Sportage likewise, as long as it's the diesel is a good car. The engine in that thing is great. Heaps of go, 6 speed auto, good level of equipment. The only downside is the slightly stiff ride, but the tradeoff is good handling.

alpha · 22-03-2012, 10:08 PM

sorry ..doh..my mistake ! Kia Sportage it is.

Nic85 · 23-03-2012, 07:33 AM

Yep. Don't bother with the petrol, just get the diesel. Brilliant engine/gearbox combo. Fuel is around 7L/100km.

mrghia · 23-03-2012, 03:58 PM

They are good cars but they have poor visablilty out the rear window. So reversing cameras would be recommended.

MRFGXR6 · 23-03-2012, 04:20 PM

My partner has the petrol she loves it (diesel had a one to two month waiting list at the time), and I think it’s a very nice car for the money. Kia has well and truly upped the anti on their cars. I know there are some brand name snobs out and about, but I have driven this numerous times and enjoy the car. One plus I suppose is you can get a lot of aftermarket items for the car if your into that sort of thing. Visability is as mrghia a little poor out the back window, you well and trully need to be a user of the side mirrors.