2017 Kia Rio Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

27 City / 36 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

138

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Catherine D

Nothing it is a good running car it almost brand new.

No problems runs good on gas is good the tires are good radio good in side the is good the trunk a lot of room.

Krista H

This vehicle gets great gas mileage which makes it an even better value.

This is an excellent vehicle. This is a great car for the price. I have had no problems with this car. I bought my car certified pre owned from a Kia car dealership so all of the service is included for free. I also bought the extended warranty so I never have to worry about anything on this car.

Emily L

The gas mileage is exceptional, allowing you can go far for less money.

I love the fact that is a midsize car, not too big and not too small. The gas mileage is exceptional. I would like to have more technology inside, but it is a bit expensive.

James S

Great gas mileage, close to 35 mpg.

It gets great mileage, it has nice pick up, it has a turbo, it has plenty of room and a big trunk. It came with Sirius radio.

Aaliyah M

The Kia Rio is a cute reliable car.

The Kia Rio is a cute reliable car. It gets great gas mileage and maintenance is not expensive. It is very comfortable to drive and has Bluetooth capabilities. It does not have a armrest, which is a minor annoyance. It takes a little time to accelerate which can be kind of annoying when on the highway.

Linda T

It is new and I got it all by myself as a single mom with bad credit.

No problems. It is a great car. It is newer than my old car and the only downfall is it does not have cruise control.

Pam S

It's a compact car with lots of unexpected space. There is plenty of interior and cabin space.

The Kia Rio is an excellent vehicle. It has superb Gas mileage. It was a reasonably priced vehicle with tons of extras. Rear camera, Bluetooth capability, and touch to talk.

jim s

I have had the car for over a year with no problems

It gets great gas mileage and it has nice pick-up. It is comfortable to drive and it has plenty of space including a big trunk

Negative Owner Reviews

Andre

Started burning oil at 99,900 km. Died at 140,000. Avoid kia. Fool me once....

Jennifer F

Not a very spacious vehicle.

It sounds like a tinker toy and has no room for passengers. The fuel injection causes a lot of lag on pick up. It does not have automatic windows or automatic locks. The car is way to small for a family. The car seat in back takes up a majority of the space.

Bree M

I do not recommend this car to anyone

It is really too small and not good on gas at all. It also seems to have not much power when you push the gas pedal it hesitates like it struggles to take off. There really is not much cargo space at all either. The battery had to be replaced not long after getting it. We have really had nothing but problems from that car.

katie H

Just a small car for someone who doesn't need a real car.

I needed a car because my current car at the time was not running well and Kia put me in a corner and tried to get one over on me and used my need against me. I wish for what I paid I could have gotten something better and more eco friendly. Something that could haul more and move larger items. It is a cute car, but it doesn't fit my life.

Callynn U

Good car with great mileage.

My vehicle is excellent on gas. The eco feature also helps with saving gas. I like that the trunk is very spacious and I have Bluetooth for hands free. I do not like that cruise control is not an available feature. The car is also very low to the ground which can make it difficult to get in and out of.

Shavonne L

It was a amazon car save a lot of gas.

It had problems running hot it was a used vehicle, it had a lot of things wrong it such as done light, tire sensors replaced, trunk latch was broken, but beside that the car got me to where I needed to go with my children, but I wouldn't recommend at Kia to anyone.

Charmaine L

Highlights of my vehicle is that Kia does offer a great warranty.

My car is horrible I am the snow. No matter how little snow we have, the car has a hard time with traction because it is small and lightweight. Also have problems with the brakes and bearings. The handling of the car is great. It can maneuver well. It is also great on gas and gives good highway miles. A fun car to drive but I am ready to upgrade as soon as I can.

Reagan N

Seat levers, tires, and ac.

Overall a good car. The seat adjustment levers on the sides sometimes pop off without reason, and the plastic is very friable so they often leave shard of plastic. The car light for the ac is also always on. The tires however have lasted far longer than I could have hoped.

Kia Rio Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

138 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats

138 HP 30-31 MPG 5 Seats

138 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats

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2017 Kia Rio Owner Reviews

4.15

110 Reviews

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5 stars

45%

4 stars

33%

3 stars

19%

2 stars

1 star

Andre on January 3, 2022

Started burning oil at 99,900 km. Died at 140,000. Avoid kia. Fool me once....

Amy T on June 9, 2021

Kia Rio 2017 review - compact and comfortable.

My Kia is a very reliable car and is smooth drive. It is a compact car but very spacious. I love driving it on short and long trips. It has Bluetooth and eco drive to conserve gas. It has really nice details to the car and it has a nice front bumper. The trunk has a lot of room in it and you can fit alot of things. I had a lot of space to put my things when I moved to my new apartment. I would 100% recommend this car.

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Pros from Owners

Tilisha P.

The pros of my vehicle is that it is great on gas and a good size for a college student. There's Bluetooth, Sirx radio, and hands free calling. The driver seat adjusts up and down, which allows me to set my height in the car.

Mel D.

It gets fantastic gas mileage, it is easy to drive, does not have a lot of maintenance problems, it is comfortable, it is small and easy to park. I do not like big cars and do not feel comfortable driving in them, this car is the perfect size for me. It was also affordable at 16k, I only pay $270 a month for it.

Marcus N.

I love how my car is Bluetooth and the speakers are great. The driver seat is comfy and the car has good storage and room. The truck is great it fits a lot of stuff and is a good size for the size of the car!

Cons from Owners

Tilisha P.

The main con of this car is that there is no cruise control. It would be a lot easier to have cruise control because I like to travel and get on the interstate and not have to worry about speeding. I also wish there were arms rest, at least on the driver seat.

Mel D.

For those people that like bigger cars with a lot of space, this wouldn't be the car for you. The trunk space is very limited, and cannot fit more than a couple large suitcases. I have also been told that the back seat is not comfortable on long drives.

Marcus N.

The passenger seat sits a little low and you cannot move it up. Sometimes when I am going up hills my car rpms shoot up and it is like it is shifting and stalling but maybe it is something I am doing. Other than that is it is a great car.

Ranks #26 Small Cars by Owners

The 2017 Kia Rio has an average owner rating of 4.27 out of 5 which ranks it #26 of 35 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #9 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Kia Rio has a combined MPG of 47 which ranks it #9 of 35 other Small Cars.

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Is The 2017 Kia Rio A Good Car?

Yes, it is a great vehicle. The gas mileage is amazing, smooth ride, great warranty. It is the perfect size for me, has a roomy backseat and the trunk is very large.

Emily L.

Yes it is a very good and convenient car. It has Bluetooth capability and also two adapter ports. I like it a lot.

J E.

Yes. Reliable car. Great on gas. Can't say anything bad about it. This is my second Kia so I would recommend buying a Kia.

Chris T.

Yes it is because it is a smooth ride and very spacious. Two years and barely any issues at any point. Would highly recommend

Emma A.

Yes, it is a very reliable car. it gets me to and from work with no hesitation it has great gas mileage and only costs $20 to fill the tank

Stephanie H.

Yes! Love it, very compact and easy to control. I feel safe and the controls are all very easy to navigate. It has made a much more confident driver. I feel like it’s the perfect size for me and gets... Read More

Stephanie A.

How Reliable Is The 2017 Kia Rio?

It is extremely reliable. The only issue I have ever had was my own fault, as I left the dome light inside the car on all night and it killed the battery. The car was still under warranty and Kia... Read More

Emily L.

Yes it is reliable. Good on gas too. Only problem is it doesn't have cruise control. If it did it would he be the total packaged car.

J E.

Yes, very reliable vehicles. Very safe and good on gas. I've had zero problems with this Kia or any other Kia I've bought.

Dave L.

Yes it is and no major problems as long as you take care of it. Just keep up with maintenance and the car is great

Will L.

The only problem I have is that I have a lot of cosmetic issues like my bumper keeps coming off and my window seal is pulling a part but other than that it's all good

William G.

I find it to be a very reliable car, it speeds up very nicely. The gas and breaks are smooth and the car drives very nicely.

Melanie H.

Is The 2017 Kia Rio A Good Value?

If I remember correctly it was valued around 14,000. This is an amazing value as this car is super reliable, the gas mileage is superb, and the warranty is the longest of any brand out there.

Emily L.

I think it cost roughly around $12,000. I got it on sale so I am not too sure the exact price. Only the price that I paid.

J E.

I believe it was $18000. I truly believe that all Kia's are a good value. That is why I've bought two.

Sarah T.

My car cost 13,000 after all was said and done - marked up for 11,000 before title tag and stuff. I for a 2017 it was a great price

Kelsey W.

I do not think it is of good value due to the cosmetic issues that I have. I pay way too much for it to start falling apart after just one year of moderate use

Chelsea L.

I got my car used, I was the third owner to have it. I got it knocked down to 12,000 which was not preferred to spend on my first car, used at that. However the car is in great condition.

Angela L.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety