2002
Kia Rio

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$10,385
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto
    Starts at
    $9,970
    25 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn Manual Cinco
    Starts at
    $10,385
    27 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn Auto Cinco
    Starts at
    $11,260
    25 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Safety review

Based on the 2002 Kia Rio base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years or newer / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles
Dealer certification
165-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

75% of drivers recommend this car
3.7 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
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Comfort 3.5
Interior 3.0
Performance 3.0
Value 3.9
Exterior 3.1
Reliability 3.5

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By mjsparks
Owns this car
August 7, 2018

Very reliable

This car was a gift from my boyfriend and his parents, and I cannot believe how well it has run considering how old she is. She's JUST starting to lose her drive and she's at 149k miles at 16 years old. I don't want to tell her goodbye, but I know I'll have to soon.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 2.0
Reliability 5.0
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By kia tuner from Crestline Ca
Owns this car
December 24, 2010

Kia Rio so reliable i have Three

these cars are great. i have three in 9 years. i bought my first one in sept. of 01. it was an 02 model for daily driving and driving to college. i have over 600,000 miles on it and it keeps going. nothing has broke on me. dealer serviced every 3000 miles, and every 30,000 miles. same trany same engine. + i get 35 miles to the gallon even driving in Los Anglesand there fwys. even when the fwys are parking lots. i bought my 2nd one to customize and build for car shows, bought it used and it rans just as good it only has 89,000miles on it. my thrid has 120,000 miles and it was beat up when i bought it bad trany and engine had the dealer repair them and runs great too. after 10,000 miles on it, it gets almost 36 miles to the gallon. would buy kias again looking at the forte for my next one nice looking cars.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2002 Kia Rio?

The 2002 Kia Rio is available in 1 trim level:

  • (3 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2002 Kia Rio?

The 2002 Kia Rio offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2002 Kia Rio reliable?

The 2002 Kia Rio has an average reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2002 Kia Rio owners.

Is the 2002 Kia Rio a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2002 Kia Rio. 75.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.7 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.5
  • Interior: 3.0
  • Performance: 3.0
  • Value: 3.9
  • Exterior: 3.1
  • Reliability: 3.5

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