The 2013 Kia Rio range of configurations is currently priced from $4,990.
Our most recent review of the 2013 Kia Rio resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Graham Smith had this to say at the time: Smithy saysBeaut little car you can buy with confidence.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Graham Smith liked most about this particular version of the Kia Rio: Many will still have active warranty, Roomier than previous model, Good safety gear
The 2013 Kia Rio carries a braked towing capacity of up to 950 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Kia Rio 2013 prices range from $4,510 for the basic trim level Hatchback Si to $10,010 for the top of the range Hatchback SLi.
Buying a smaller, new car would give you the certainty of a long warranty and the benefit of capped price servicing. You could consider a Kia Rio, for instance, which would have a 7-year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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If it were my daughter I would be looking for safety and reliability as top priorities in a first car. With your budget I would be looking at a 2013/14 Mazda2, a 2014/15 Kia Rio, and a 2014 Toyota Yaris.
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For reliability and no-fuss driving it's best to go for an Asian brand rather than a European one. Euros can be expensive, particularly when they get older. I would suggest a 2013 Kia Rio or Hyundai i30, both are good cars, both have electronic stability control and fit within your budget.
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