2013 Kia Rio 5-Door for sale - Kernersville, NC - craigslist (2024)

FAQs

Is the 2013 Kia Rio reliable? ›

Among the 88 owners who provided feedback on the 2013 Kia Rio for Kelley Blue Book, consumer sentiment is mostly positive, with 73% recommending the vehicle. As a whole, consumers found the vehicle's reliability and value to be its strongest features and styling to be its weakest.

The Kia Rio (Korean: 기아 리오) is a subcompact car manufactured by Kia from 1999 to 2023. Body styles have included a three and five-door hatchback and four-door sedan, equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive.

The value of a used 2013 Kia Rio ranges from $1,433 to $7,891, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.

It's okay to purchase a Kia Rio with more than 100,000 miles on the odometer. The Rio has an anticipated lifespan of 200,000 miles, so as long as the car for sale is in the low 100,000-mile mark it should last at least five years or more.

Go for a diesel when buying used and the claimed figures rise upwards of 80mpg, but the real highlight is the 1.0-litre T-GDI petrol. It's punchy, quiet and economical whether you pick the 100PS version or the 120PS version. The Kia Rio is very easy to drive, with light, smooth controls.

Kia discontinuing Rio subcompact sedan

It shared a fate similar to its Hyundai counterpart, the Accent subcompact sedan, which did not return for the 2023 model year. Kia, like other mass market brands, plans to use crossovers rather than cars as an entry-level gateway for mostly young, first-time buyers.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

It's not the quickest car on the block, but a 2021 hatchback model we tested got to 60 mph in an adequate 8.6 seconds—on par with many subcompact crossovers. More impressively, the Rio soaks up bumps well for such a small car thanks to its solid structure and well-tuned suspension.

Kia is the third most reliable car brand, according to J.D. Power and RepairPal. Kia offers a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. The Rio is the most reliable Kia model and has the brand's lowest average repair costs, according to RepairPal.

What is Kia Rio lifespan? The estimated lifespan of a Kia Rio is 186,000mi, before reaching the life expectancy upper limit. Fuel type is a major factor when looking into a vehicles lifespan/life expectancy.

KIA Rio Maintenance Costs

A KIA Rio will cost about $5,741 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service. This beats the industry average for popular sedan models by $1,355.

Is it worth buying a Kia Rio? ›

While it may not have the outright desirability of a Volkswagen Polo or the deft handling of a Ford Fiesta, the Rio is a very sound, safe and dependable supermini choice. Low running costs are ideal for anyone on a tight budget, while the engines offer around 50mpg based on which one you choose.