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| Description |
| To bring you the most useful review of the 2009 Kia Rio, editors at TheCarConnection.com have driven the Rio, then supplemented their firsthand impressions with highlights from other reputable sources. |
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| Road Test |
The 2009 Kia Rio is the smallest, most affordable model from the rapidly growing Korean brand. It comes as either a sedan or a Rio5 five-door hatchback version distinct from its cousin, the three-door Hyundai Accent.
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| Positive Points |
- Neat styling
- Sprightly handling
- No-frills utility of Rio5
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| Negative Points |
- Engine noise
- Imprecise manual shifter
- Iffy side-impact protection
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