2008 Kia Rio5 Exterior Review [ 2007 ]
Based on analysis of 30 Rio5 reviews and test drives.
Exterior - What the Auto Press Says
The handsome five-door Rio5 gets its highest ranking in the exterior category. Car and Driver finds "Fun styling," while the Los Angeles Times notes "a fetching joie de vivre." Edmunds writes "in terms of style, the Rio5 with its European-flavored looks has it hands down over the more mainstream."
To reviewers, the Rio5 looks sharper than its namesake sedan, and its appeal is in the sum of its parts. Car and Driver is a fan of the wagon's "tall bumper with black plastic whiskers protruding on either side" for adding "a sense of aggressiveness." To Cars.com, the Rio5's best feature is its "black mesh grille and swept-back headlights." In addition to its rear hatch fifth door, the Rio5 differs from the sedan's base model by providing a body-color spoiler, fog lights and 15-inch aluminum wheels.