The 2019 Kia Rio gives used cars a run for their money with its great warranty, good ride, safety tech, and spacious interior.
Pros Great safety scores Good value Quality ride and handling Spacious interior
Cons Slim options Base Rios lack active safety tech Fuel efficiency could be better Manual transmission dropped
The 2019 Kia Rio Sedan comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.Base-level LX gets automatic transmission as standard.Midlevel S gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.Top-level EX trim removed from lineup
Pros Sporty handling makes it entertaining to drive Solid build quality for such a price-conscious car Long warranty coverage for peace of mind
Cons Standard equipment is a bit bare-bones No telescoping steering wheel available Sedan has subpar cargo space Feature-laden Touring trim sacrifices fuel efficiency
Pros Solid build, compliant ride, spacious front seat.
Cons Manual transmission limited to base trim, dearth of rear legroom, no navigation option.
The 2019 Nissan Kicks’ expressive styling masks its economy-car bones.
Pros Intriguing style Standard automatic emergency braking Decent fuel economy Good space utilization inside
Cons Cheap bits show through Tiring highway cruiser Styling not for everyone Higher price this year
Nissan hasn't changed anything on its smallest crossover for 2019. The Kicks was all-new for 2018 and replaced the quirky Juke.
Pros Wonderfully efficient powertrain, Costco-size cargo space, charming design.
Cons Slow in our testing, driver-assistance features limited to the basics, warranty is nothing special.
It's slightly less powerful than last year.The 2019 Nissan Kicks comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.
Pros High fuel economy estimates Larger-than-average cargo capacity Inexpensive compared to rivals
Cons Leisurely acceleration All-wheel drive isn't available Missing a few desirable features
