Kia Beats The Japanese At Their Own Game - Named Top Subcompact By Consumer Reports

Do not call the new Kia Rio sedan a penalty box.  There was a time when that might have applied to subcompact sedans in general – and Korean-made products in particular – but a shoot-out among domestic and import small cars suggests the best of the subcompact segment deliver more than just a cheap price tag.

The Rio EX, in particular, made a strong impression on the folks at Consumer Reports, the non-profit publication rating the Korean subcompact best in an otherwise impressive class of sedans.  The Rio hatchback didn’t score quite as well, but still landed in the top three among a field that also includes the Honda Fit and Nissan Versa.

 

Hoorayforpeepee - 3/22/2012 1:53:36 PM

+5 Boost

How about the fact the Rio placed DEAD LAST in all the Gas mileage tests in every comparo it's ever been in ? Did anyone mention the dominance of the Fit in the Car.com tests a few days back ? I guess Autospies went from being breaking news to licking shoes.

jtz7 - 3/26/2012 8:55:39 AM

-1 Boost

"Everyone knows KIA is paying Autospies to report favorable only news."


— espia

Like how the Volt won car of the year before it was even on sale and how Toyota's floor deaster died so fast?