Never let it be said that run-of-the-mill hatchbacks and superminis don’t deserve our attention. Yes, a mid-life refresh of the fourth-generation Kia Rio may not sound like the most exciting news ...

The 2009 Kia Rio's interior is simple yet functional. The base Rio sedan comes with a no-frills cabin, featuring durable cloth upholstery, manual windows, and basic controls. Stepping up to the Rio LX ...

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It's long been true that only the base, stripped-out trim levels of many cars offer a manual transmission. That was certainly true of the Kia Rio, which offered a six-speed manual solely on LX models.

Plucking sixth gear flat to the floor hurtling my way towards the Foxhole, one of the Nurburgring's most infamous sections... okay, that might be a little furphy. How about we replace the Nurburgring ...