GAYOT.com's "Top 10 Best Small Cars" Won’t be complete without the 2008 Kia Rio and Rio5! The two models have been included on the list for this year’s set of outstanding small cars. GAYOT.com was astonished with the vehicles' fuel efficiency, standard safety features, extensive warranty and low starting price.

"Rio and Rio5 are the vehicles of choice in today's car-buying market as fuel prices hit record highs and budgets become increasingly tighter. However fuel efficiency does not mean style and substance need to be sacrificed, as Kia's sub-compact offerings prove by providing consumers with a sporty, stylish option packed with standard features, an extensive warranty and budget-minded starting price," says Tom Loveless, vice president, sales of Kia Motors America (KMA).

The Kia Rio and Rio5 are models considered as "quality built with high feature content and loads of character" which were chosen as top picks for the 2008 selection according to GAYOT.com. The site remarks Rio's starting price as well. With a tag price of $10,890, it ranks the sedan among the most accessible and budget-friendly cars on the market today. Not to mention a great deal with a full warranty and safety features "further sweeten the deal." Rio's agile engine generates extra horsepower than segment competiton such as Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris. Kia Rio and Rio5’s responsive handling were also given credit.

"This Korean-built sedan may be inexpensive, but it doesn't skimp on protecting its passengers. For a starter vehicle in urban settings, this vehicle is a bargain," according to the GAYOT.com review.