Buying a new small car - Kia Rio or Honda Jazz?
My daughter is considering purchasing either a new Kia Rio or a new Honda Jazz, both are petrol automatics. Which do you consider to be the best buy?
Asked on 18 November 2019 by Mr G.A.Paddock
Answered by
Andrew Brady
Both good choices. The Kia Rio 1.4 uses a torque-converter automatic gearbox which is a bit more refined than the Jazz's CVT. I'd probably go for the Rio (or very similar Hyundai i20), although the Jazz is a more practical choice.
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