You might think a subcompact car is just a compromise—a sensible, boring box to get you from A to B. Wrong. The Rio hatchback is proof that good things come in small, muscular packages. Its peppy 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine loves to rev, whispering (okay, shouting) “Let’s go!” every time you hit the gas.
It’s like a terrier with an attitude: small, scrappy, and surprisingly quick. You’ll find yourself taking the long way home just to feel that little push in your back. Who knew a commuter car could make you grin like a kid on a roller coaster?
