Kia Rio GT – City driving can get you down. Lots of traffic, hard to find parking spots and plenty of noise.
This week I’ve been driving the KIA Rio GT which is an ideal city runabout. It’s small, cute and really comfortable for everyday driving.
It’s also packed with little features that make city driving better. There is an 8 inch touch screen, a 6 speaker sound system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android auto connectivity and climate controlled air conditioning.
The seats are comfortable and overall visibility is excellent and parking is a breeze.
The three cylinder 1.0l turbo petrol engine and 7 speed dual clutch transmission provides zippy performance along with outstanding economy, no matter how much traffic there is.
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The beauty is that the Rio GT is also a great weekend escape vehicle with enough room for all your luggage and enough performance to make longer trips comfortable
Ideal for a couple, it also can take a few friends when needed.
Kia Rio GT comes with a five star ANCAP safety rating, Kia’s awesome 7 year unlimited kilometre warranty and capped price servicing. Priced from a touch under $25,000 plus the usual costs it’s a perfect first car as well
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Model | KIA Rio GT |
| Model Price | $24,990 MLP* $25,900 RDAP deal |
| Engine | 1.0L 3 Cyl Turbo Petrol |
| Drivetrain | 7 Sp Sport DCT FWD |
| Power | 74kW @ 4500rpm |
| Torque | 172Nm @ 1500-4000rpm |
| Safety | 5 Star ANCAP (2017) |
| CO2 Emissions | 124 g/km |
| Economy ADR | 5.3 L/100km |
| Tow Capacity/Tow Ball | 900 Kg / 75kg |
| Servicing | 12 Months / 10000 km 7 Years Capped Price $3,299 total |
| Warranty | 7yr/ Unlimited km with 7 Yr. Conditional roadside assist |
*MLP – Manufacturers List Price includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of any options.
Overall Rating | 80/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 7 |
| Comfort | 8 |
| Equipment | 8 |
| Performance | 7 |
| Ride and Handling | 7 |
| Practicality | 8 |
| Fit for Purpose | 8 |
| Style and Urban appeal | 8 |
| Technology/Connectivity | 9 |
| Value for Money | 10 |
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- Behind the Wheel - 7/107/10
- Comfort - 8/108/10
- Equipment - 8/108/10
- Performance - 7/107/10
- Ride and Handling - 7/107/10
- Practicality - 8/108/10
- Fit for Purpose - 8/108/10
- Style and Urban appeal - 8/108/10
- Technology/Connectivity - 9/109/10
- Value for Money - 10/1010/10
Summary
The beauty is that the Rio GT is also a great weekend escape vehicle with enough room for all your luggage and enough performance to make longer trips comfortable
Ideal for a couple, it also can take a few friends when needed.
