Dear all,

Within my budget (below 90k), I have shortlisted my choice to this two.

1.4 Kia Rio SX & 1.5 Vios G spec.

I dont really care about the resell value as Im planning to use the car for 10 years.
Therefore, my main concern would be the reliability, maintenance/spare part costs, and fuel consumption hopefully not too bad. I really like the design of the all new Kia Rio though. Btw, sorry for the noob question, but does the sunroof affect it's NvH. I am very particular with this as well. I like my car to be silent

Which will be a better choice?
Kia Rio SX 79,888
Vios G spec 88,500

This post has been edited by artisan8: Nov 9 2013, 11:51 AM

Of course Kia Rio SX.

i'd get the Rio. Vios just not worth it for that price.

any justification? especially in the main factors that im concerned of?

Of course RIO lar. VIOS is junk.

You mean other than the 6 airbags, ESC, DRL etc. etc. and RM9k cheaper?

The only downside is that the Rio feels underpowered compared to Vios and bootspace.

" reliability, maintenance/spare part costs, and fuel consumption " - Vios

" Outlook, Handling, Technology, " - Kia Rio

You forgot Safety.

How is the FC for both cars on the road (not papers), any idea?
If the spare part cost significantly much lower on the Vios side?

underpowered..yikes, that's the last thing i wanna hear of but oh well i know i cant get the best of both worlds. therefore i need justification like yours. thanks for your input

how bout the legspace for the rear seat.. will it be too small for rio?

Go test drive both and decide for yourself, you'll find both drive quite differently. Choose the one you like the most, what I think is underpowered may not be the same for you.

Rear seat space is OK for me, but my expectations may differ from yours.

Previosly I would say VIOS...

Now? Avoid VIOS at all cost...

TOYOTA always more for realibility, fuel economy, lowest maintenance .

New model NCP150 vios.
Every
10k=RM211.30
40k=RM398.50
80k=RM780. (Including gearbox oil)
NOTE: vios gearbox oil only change every 80k KM.

why so?

Try have a ride on it... Not test drive unit, a consumer unit..

Test 1: drive in a raining day, you have to shout to your passenger in order for them to hear what you say..

Test 2: drive in a sunny day... Off the radio n aircon and press the pedal harder to accelerate.... At first I thought the exhaust piping got hole... Sounds like aeroplane pick up... After fren send to a 3rd party exhaust pipe shop checking, only know they are using very thin and low grade metal to do the piping... Don't hit bump with the stock piping... One hit KO...

This post has been edited by geek8585: Nov 9 2013, 12:47 PM

good add..

oh ? i thought they have improved a bit on chasis, some said closing door sound more solid now...

VIOS and how old are you again?

I thought they improved alot on the NvH ? what a disapointment to hear that

Going to 23 next year and why?

Reliability- vios
Maintenance / spare parts - vios
FC - vios


There goes your answer!