As someone who tries to stay away from sensationalized car reviews, you do an excellent job of covering what is relevant in a straightforward, informative, relatable, and enjoyable way. You rock, keep on rocking

This car so far has been an absolute joy to drive. Its a practical, no-nonsense vehicle and the CVT trans is SOOOOOOOOO smooth shifting! I'm averaging about 42-44 mpg putting 40 miles on the car daily for work.

I'm from Italy, here the rio have a small back, but it'similar. Thak you for the review!

I had a 2004 KIA Rio for 13 years, (one owner before me, I got it in 2006). When I was deciding to buy a new car, I looked at the KIA Rio S 2020. I wasn't expecting too much, considering the old KIA could barely make it up hills. When you say "HUGE" improvement, you aren't kidding. I got my KIA Rio S in January 2020. I shortly after, moved across the country, which required I go over the mountains in CA. WHAT a difference from the 2004, struggling to get up those mountains. This thing is amazing, and with the Sport button, I can take off and get up to speed in seconds. I'm delighted with it.

I drove a 2020 Rio from LA to SF got 48mpg, except for the last part of the drive due to heavy crosswinds. The new "combo" Atkinson Otto cycle engine is amazing (read the press releases about the new trick valve timing technology). Both trim models have 7" screen and full Apple CarPlay compared to 2020 Accents which don't have it in the lower trim.

So far I’ve had mine a week and I’m averaging 44 mpg

I’ve always liked the look of this gen Rio. If you could get it in manual with a sunroof it’d be the perfect daily driver

This car is better than 41 on the highway in real life (calculating at the pump, not center display). I had a Rio 1 year ago for a week with a 6 speed manual, and I calculated 40 mpgs average

0:28 had me laughing XD As soon as you mentioned the CVT, you said the sponsor, because you know a lot left when they heard CVT :P

So glad I saw this. In the market for a new vehicle. I think I’m gonna get this one.

Bought one used (2020 automatic, not the S model) at 35k miles in January 2023. So far nothing to complain about. It does get a bit windswept in higher than average wind conditions, but any decent driver can compensate for that. Loving it so far

I know its not going to be outstanding or anything but I cant find 0-60 info on the 2020 kia rio 5 hatchback in and out of sport mode

I have just bought my first Kia Rio and I love it.

Zach can you please do a 2016 Kia Rio sx in digital yellow with a 6spd if you can

How did the steering wheel feel given it is urethane and not leather wrapped? You should review the S Hatchback with LED headlights.

Pls what's the size of the stereo? I want to kno if it's same as a 9" android stereo and if it fits

Can you get one in a 5.9 cummins🤔

I have a 2016 Kia Rio Hatchback with only 10,000 miles on it. I just use it for going back and forth to work. I am going to have the car appraised today so that I can trade it for a newer model. Hopefully, I can get the 2020 Hatchback. 😊

I still have the first year of the new rio (2012) with the 138 HP engine and true 6 speed auto. LX middle of the line model with 16 inch tires. Still drives like a new one. Friend, you drove a 2016 and didn't like it. What was there not to like? I say what's there to like to the Rio you drive? CVT? Be serious. Ext electric mirrors? I I have heated folding mirrors with turning lights embedded in it. Infotainement? I give that to your 2020. But I have 6 speakers, 2 in the front pillars for highs. My 2012 engine is fast on start up and doesn't roar when you push it hard. 138 HP, 123 torque, it shows. In 2012, Kia had the choice of 10 colors at least. Mine is metallic blue-mauve. I still love the Rio brand but older buyers like me know all options that are missing now that were available at the beginning. So I find your words "excuse for a car" a bit harsh and not much of the reality when you talk of the first years of the scnd Gen of Rios. But you have a big point with the mileage. Citywise, my Rio sucks but once on the highway, it easily make 30-33 mpg which is rathe reasonable. Anyway, better that than a CVT, IVT or whatever name one calls a CVT.

I love this little car so much. If I didn’t have to deal with Canada winters I’d buy it. Drive an Impreza which is also a great little car!

You spent too much time on apple..we want to know more about the car..

I think it is a thoughtfully designed, good looking vehicle with a great small grill. The Rio is the anti-Toyota. No grill cancer.

Oh, I live right next to Gerald Kia, I have been there a few times.

I love it!

What about the mileage per litre can u reply me. Thank you

I still have a soft spot for the Rio5 LX+ with the 6 speed manual transmission. I don't think they offer it in the US, but we can still get it in Canada - with standard heated seats and steering wheel! Is it fast? Hell naw. But you can toss it around and row the gears and have a blast without alerting the police to your levels of fun. Or breaking the bank. :D

the 18 is the same body style with the 6speed auto. buy that. an apple carplay head unit amp and speakers are a must. but the head units are getting cheaper every month. the stock speakers are trash as is the head unit.

What if you just want to listen to the radio like normal?

I just bought me a 2020 Kia Rio in January... I have the straight basic one.. I don’t have cruise control... and the price on it was $17,005 but I live in California so I’m not really tripping on the price.. but it’s a great car it is a real major upgrade from the other rio’s it’s great on gas I don’t pay as much as my old car and gas in Cali is high $21 dollars fill me up. I’m not too happy about some of the safety features, no automatic door locks when you put your car in gear. I don’t really like the seat adjustments, I prefer power seat but I’m getting used to it. Good back seat for small children not comfortable for adults. Other than that good job Kia on the 2019-2020 Rio

still love the 2015 exterior design of the rio. 😅 ithink it has the best xterior looks.

Is there a way to heat the steering wheel or seats

Beautiful car I have one wait color

If you put new component speakers in Rio does KIA void the 100K/5 year warranty?

Basic car. Just what I needed and wanted. I wish it was a bit more powerful tho

Thank you for the review

Here's what I'm searching for an all the endless vids online do NOT have the answer: I'm looking at a new 2021 Rio sedan hatchback with the CVT. I'm an older guy and bay and pamper everything I own. Simple question: Will this CVT trans make it to at least 100K miles with proper maintenance? and NO....I don't do burnouts or power-braking or drifting. Anyone???

Mines base 2019 she's not fancy but I love her dearly

Don't understand why the Rio doesn't have a Drivers door overhead handle. Deal breaker...

Weird thing is Suth Korea is so close to Australia and yet Kia is acting as a very unfriendly neighbour. Here in Australia they sell Kia Rio stripped off all tech and safety features you get in the US and Europe, charge extra for packs standard in Europe and US, cars come with dodgy 4 speed auto and poor power there is even a new Rio GT coming with tuned down engine! From tinny old junk they have now gone to the other end of the scale which is disappointing though because Australians use more cars than their population numbers would suggest.

Would bit harsh for the 2016 I'm driving one and it's a great little car and it's a bit hard to take a review from a guy who almost talks more about Apple car play then the car it self

But no cruise control tf?

Mine didn’t come with cruise control

I have one and I usually get 50 mpg

cost??

The drawback is 99% of these at dealers are gonna be 22 grand plus because they all like to jack stuff up 🙄

Is this a good car for teens? 16 17 18 years old

Why do i care what you dont like? I like it!

Lost interest when no manual transmission is available in US market

Is this the LX or S?

Couldn’t put rims on my 20k Kia Rio

omg I wanna get a starbucks with you, you're so kew.

❤👍😘KIA😘👍❤

Interesting video but wanted to point out Apple CarPlay is not stranded on all Kia Rios 2020. It is available only on EX and EX Sport models.

Its a IVT

The new one Sucks. No more stick shift base model! That is what made it appealing. You could get it for $10000 range discounted. It moved better. Kia screwed up a fun engaging affordable car. Buy a nice low mileage 17 or earlier base model cheap with manual.

Android auto is the second best

Rip lil peep 😔

Rip lil peep

Beamer boy

God Almighty, how do you drive with hands so close together, I thought you'd dislocate your shoulder on the turns. After seeing that, I couldn't concentrate on the car anymore. Sorry.

I really can't understand americans,small city car with automatic transmission? It's ridiculous

Is it for a 6 feet 16 year old😂

Gas mileage is terrible. Should be much higher. You're too young to remember the Honda CRX HF that got 50 mpg back in 1986. We should be getting 60 - 70 mpg.

Dude was praising Apple than the car itself

Ayyy lil peep

Anyone who whines about not having duel climate zones is a spoiled snowflake and someone i don't need to hear.

the 18 is the same body style with the 6speed auto. buy that. an apple carplay head unit amp and speakers are a must. but the head units are getting cheaper every month. the stock speakers are trash as is the head unit.