Compact Kia Reviews and Road Tests

  • 2012 Kia Rio 5-Door First Drive

    2012 Kia Rio 5-Door First Drive

    It's affordable, sure, but don't dare call it cheap... Read Review

  • 2012 Kia Forte Review

    2012 Kia Forte Review

    The Forte carries over largely unchanged from 2011. The few exceptions include the fact that the Forte hatchback is no longer available with a manual transmission, and EX models now have a telescoping steering wheel as standard equipment.... Read Review

  • 2012 Kia Rio5 Review

    2012 Kia Rio5 Review

    Everything. The Rio5 has stepped up its game to compete against the burgeoning subcompact segment, ditching its old four-speed automatic and five-speed manual for a pair of six-speed transmissions.... Read Review

  • 2012 Kia Rio Review

    2012 Kia Rio Review

    As a completely redesigned car, Kia went back to the drawing board to make the Rio stand out in a vastly increasing pool of subcompact competitors.... Read Review

  • 2011 Kia Forte EX Road Test

    2011 Kia Forte EX Road Test

    Value Remains Supreme, and the Car is Better, Too... Read Review

  • 2011 Kia Forte Review

    2011 Kia Forte Review

    The Forte Five-Door is new for 2011. This is the hatchback version of the Forte sedan, with 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter engines, plus the option of six-speed manual or automatic. It’s about the same size as the sedan and will most likely get the same three trim levels. The 2011 sedan gets changes as wel... Read Review

  • 2011 Kia Rio Review

    2011 Kia Rio Review

    Following a minor refresh that happened for 2010, which added new styling cues and interior options, not all that much has changed for 2011. Last year, the manual was the base transmission on all models; now it’s only offered on base Rio. Bluetooth connectivity is now available, and it is a part of... Read Review

  • 2011 Kia Soul Review

    2011 Kia Soul Review

    Minor changes come with the 2011 Soul: the exterior door handles are now the grip-type, plus on ! and sport models, heated side mirrors are available. Inside, rear-seat headrest height adjustment and illuminated window switches are standard, blue and green have been added to the speaker lights, and... Read Review

  • 2012 Kia Soul Review

    2012 Kia Soul Review

    A few changes have been made to the 2012 Kia Soul. The major change is the increased engine power and fuel efficiency.... Read Review

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