My last girlfriends mum had a Kia Rio and I didn't feel safe in it. The suspension used to max out over speed bumps, or so it felt. I've seen better quality plastics on a childs toy and the seats where stupidly uncomfortable. The brakes where poor, or shall I say dangerous and I wouldn't feel safe with my kids walking past it let alone in it.
However, the new Kia Ceed does look half decent, I've not been in one but from what I've seen, Kia are getting better.
Benni.
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