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Kia Rio EX is #1 According to Consumer Reports

According to CR: “The Kia Rio is a solid and well-equipped car. It benefits from nimble handling and very simple controls and provides plenty of features for the price.” Among the specific attributes of the Rio that were called out for praise were its smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transmission, “Very Good” braking, roomy trunk and, notably, impressive fuel economy; the Rio achieved 30 mpg in the publication’s real-world testing and can reach up to 30 mpg city/40 mpg highway/34 mpg combined with the EPA.
In fact, thanks to the Rio sedan—which joins the Kia Optima Hybrid and Rio 5-door in the EPA’s 40-mpg club—the automaker “had the biggest improvement in adjusted CO2 and fuel economy performance” in the EPA’s recently released Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through 2011 report.
“Subcompact cars were once collectively known as ‘penalty boxes’ for their noisiness, rudimentary interiors, uncomfortable rides, and weak performance,” said David Champion, senior director of the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center in East Haddam, Conn. “But now improved redesigns, combined with affordable prices and impressive fuel economy, make a number of subcompact models good all-around choices for people looking to stretch their budget.”

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