2008 Kia Rio

1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe

Editors at Consumer Reports last road-tested the 2006 Kia Rio, which was newly redesigned at the time. Tables allow quick comparisons of various models within the same class.

Review: 2008 Kia Rio, Editors of Consumer Reports

2. ConsumerGuide.com

ConsumerGuide.com road-tests the 2008 Kia Rio, then labels it a "Best Buy" in its class. Fuel economy and control design are highlighted as particular strengths, but weak acceleration makes passing on the highway a chore.

Review: 2008 Kia Rio, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, July 31, 2008

3. Edmunds.com

Editors recommend the base-model Kia Rio as the best bargain-priced compact sedan on the 2008 market. Overall, they find the 2008 Kia Rio pleasant to drive and surprisingly comfortable, with good cargo space.

Review: 2008 Kia Rio Review, Editors of Edmunds.com

4. Car Pages

This balanced and detailed single-car review concludes that superior feature content, a low as-tested price and Kia's longer warranty coverage combine to make the 2008 Rio the best bargain in its class by far.

Review: 2008 Kia Rio EX Convenience Road Test, Justin Couture, Mar. 6, 2008

5. Car and DriverDetails/Subscribe

Editors aren't especially impressed with the 2008 Kia Rio, despite some advantages. They conclude that the five-door Rio 5 wagon is more appealing, even with its higher price. This feature isn't a formal head-to-head comparison test.

Review: Penny Pinchers: The Ten Least Expensive Cars Sold in the U.S., Jared Holstein

6. CarCritic.comDetails/Subscribe

CarCritic.com's quick assessment is that the 2008 Kia Rio is worthy of consideration. Vorderman says the Rio has a "cheerful disposition." The Rio 5 is preferred to the sedan.

Review: 2008 Kia Rio, Don Vorderman

7. U.S. News & World ReportDetails/Subscribe

This useful feature offers advice on selecting the most practical car for individual budgets, based on affordability, long-term dependability, and fuel efficiency. The Rio 5 earns above-average ratings in each of the three categories.

Review: Hot Cars for Lean Times, Rick Newman, Nov. 28, 2007