Is Kia Rio a safe car?

The EPA rates the Rio at 33 mpg city, 41 highway, 36 combined using regular fuel. The IIHS has rated the Rio a Top Safety Pick, although with only an ‘Acceptable’? score in the passenger-side small overlap test that mimics impact with a stationary object or an oncoming car.

What is Kia Rio safety pack?

Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision while a geometric assessment of the rear seats indicated marginal whiplash protection. The Rio has, as part of its optional safety pack, an autonomous emergency braking system.

Is Euro NCAP better than Global NCAP?

Euro NCAP, for instance, conducts full frontal, front offset, side impact and side pole tests. Global NCAP ratings, on the other hand, are based on front offset crash tests alone. NCAP’s requirements for a good score are often superior to minimum regulatory requirements.

How safe is Kia cars?

The popular Kia Seltos has been crash-tested by the Global New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) and it has received an average three stars for adult safety and a poor two stars for child passenger safety.

Is Kia Rio a good car to buy?

Yes, the Kia Rio is a good car. It comes in sedan and hatchback body styles, gets excellent gas mileage, and handles pretty well by class standards. It also rides comfortably and has a decent amount of passenger and cargo space. Additionally, there’s a user-friendly infotainment system and a handsome, well-built cabin.

What is the difference between Kia Rio 1 and 2?

The 2 comes as standard with the same features as the 1 but with a few extra features, 16-inch alloy wheels, digital DAB radio, leather trimmed steering wheel, air conditioning and front fog lights.

What does a 5 star crash rating mean?

On the five-star scale for the frontal rating, a five-star rating means there’s a less than 10 percent chance the driver or passenger would sustain major injuries. Once again, the star rating amounts to the probability of a serious injury occurring as in the front crash test.

Are there any recalls on the Kia Rio?

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.” WHEN USED WITH CERTAIN CHILD SEATS, THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) FUNCTION IN THE REAR OUTBOARD SEATBELT ASSEMBLIES MAY DISENGAGE.

How much does it cost to fix a 2012 Kia Rio?

1 Engine Seized 2012 Rio Average Cost to Fix: $2,500 Average Mileage: 69,000 mi 2 Poor Mpg 2012 Rio Average Cost to Fix: N/A Average Mileage: 0 mi 3 AC Not Working 2012 Rio

What is included in the Kia Rio safety pack?

Autonomous emergency braking is part of the optional safety pack. In tests of this system at highway speeds, it performed well with collisions avoided in most test scenarios. The safety pack also includes a lane departure warning system which signals to the driver when the car is drifting out of lane.