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| Description |
| TheCarConnection.com’s editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 Kia Rio to write this comprehensive review. Our car experts also drove the 2008 Kia Rio to be able to deliver our definitive opinion on the car, to compare it with other cars in the class, and to help you decide if the Rio is the best car for you. |
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| Road Test |
The 2008 Kia Rio sedan is a near-copy of the Hyundai Accent, while the five-door Rio5 is a distinct model not shared by Kia’s South Korean cousin.
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| Positive Points |
- - Perky styling
- - Inexpensive utility of Rio5
- - Sprightly handling
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| Negative Points |
- - Passenger side-impact protection
- - Engine noise
- - Manual shift feel
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