In the budget “light car” category in Australia some cars have come and gone as David Brown Reports
The Hyundai Accent is current the best seller light car followed by Mazda 2 and Toyota Yaris but the Holden Barina and the Ford Fiesta have dropped out of the market. Kia Rio is a consistent performer
A consistent performer is the Kia Rio in 5th
Currently all Rio prices are drive away with the base model manual selling for $16,990
An extra $1000 gets you an automatic and another grand gets you the sport model.
Comfortable with reasonable room.
The 1.4 ltre engine is not powerful, good for urban situations but you have to work the engine hard for firm acceleration.
Another four grand gets you a hot turbo version