Value for money does not mean lower quality though. AutoTrader Road Test Editor, Ivan Aistrop commented on the Best Value award:
“It’s important to stress that ‘value’ doesn’t mean ‘cheap’, and there are plenty of similar cars out there that cost less than a Rio. What the Rio gives you, though, is a vast amount of ability for a very affordable outlay, and most of the time, that’s far more appealing to buyers than a bargain-basement price tag. It’s good to drive, practical, nice inside, well equipped and comes with a fantastic warranty to make owing it even better value.”
It's not just being praised for its efficiency, affordability and quality. The Kia Rio was also named Best Car for New Drivers. This is based on all the above qualities as well as small and compact design. It also features an array of advanced intelligent safety features. Aistrop went on to say:
“New drivers have it tough when it comes to getting on the road, and the Kia Rio does plenty to help them out on that score. Affordable prices and low running costs make the Rio an attainable first car, and most importantly, many versions sit in the lowest insurance groups. It’s an easy car to drive and manoeuvre, while the sophisticated tech and connectivity on offer will also appeal to younger drivers.”