Overview & Reviews

Alloy wheels are now standard on the Cinco wagon. Lumbar support has been added to the driver seat in all models, and the center console armrest gets extra padding.

• Small price, big warranty, peppy engine, attractive styling.

User Reviews:

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  Good car for price - 2004 Kia Rio
  By Bill Schwalbach - January 8 - 10:00 am

  The car costs just under 10,000. I use it almost completly on the highway, and I have been getting on average 40 mpg. Not the most powerful car, but it will get up to highway speeds just as well as any other car with a 4 cylinder engine. The interior has plenty of little things that dont seem to matter until you have them. It has cup holders you can actually use for more than a can. Im 62" and I fit comfortably inside the car without hitting my head. The gearshift could be set a little farther back though. I have to move my leg when shifting in the low gears. Overall, for the price, and for the amount I save on fuel, it is a great car for the money.

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  Makes Every Mile Count with a Bit of Fun - 2004 Kia Rio
  By 12String - December 13 - 10:00 am

  For the small entry level price, Ive got a large warranty, good performing but small 1.5L motor that returns consistent high 30s MPG. This little car handles very well on the back- county roads I have to drive to get anywhere - unless I creep up to insane speeds that some testers drive to. This car is ALMOST as good as my late, lamented 91 Mazda 323 Hatchback.

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  Rio review - 2004 Kia Rio
  By daveworgan - December 2 - 10:00 am

  The exterior styling is more appealing than most small cars in this class - the interior is nicely appointed for a budget-priced vehicle. The ride is quite controlled and overall is comfortable to drive. Its not a luxury performance car, but then I didnt expect it to be. Ive driven mine (2003) 13,000 miles and have been very satisfied. No problems.

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  owener - 2004 Kia Rio
  By sueallanmatulis@aol. - September 1 - 10:00 am

  great little car. excellent for a towing behind motorhome. plenty of pep.great mileage- 31-35 mpg. a fun little car to drive. no problems since new.

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  Rio Cinco - 2004 Kia Rio
  By Dumb Ass - September 1 - 10:00 am

  Bought the Cinco almost two yers ago and have no complaints about the quality. There are some toys I would have like to have had, cruise for one. I get 32 MPG on the highway and 20 plus in town. It zips through the traffic well and handles great. I have always had big crs, caddies, Imperials, maxima, etc and I like this one fine. Suits my purpose and like the gas mileage.

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  Satisfied Customer - 2004 Kia Rio
  By BJD - July 31 - 2:00 am

  Dependable inexpensive transportation with versitility.

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  not bad, really.. - 2004 Kia Rio
  By raytownman - July 21 - 2:46 pm

  Not had the car long, but so far not bad. Good mpg, rides well, comfortable. (Im 64). bought from private owner who had already had the head and belt done, along with a new clutch. So the hard stuff is done. I use it as a commuter car, and it serves me well. Not bad for me!

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  Friends dont let friends buy Rios - 2004 Kia Rio
  By peterssd - April 28 - 3:37 pm

  I purchased my Kia Rio new in 2004 and treated it well - always got oil changes on time, replaced the timing belt at 90,000 miles (I was told to do it by 100k). Within 3 years of purchase the brake proportioning valve went bad. W/in 2 years the rear tires were going bald far faster than they should have - turns out I was sold a new car with a bent rear axle. Past 2 years (100-120k): intermittent electrical problem that we finally realized (after replacing the spark plugs/wires 2x) was a cracked engine coil. Last week (139k): fourth cylinder blew.

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  04 Rio - 2004 Kia Rio
  By jessi - April 27 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car a week ago and just love to drive it, the only thing my vehicle doesnt have is the power locks and I am used to them from my old car.

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  Worse car ever - 2004 Kia Rio
  By littlebluetoad - February 27 - 7:50 pm

  I bought this car in january of 06, it ran fine until june the following year where just randomly the engine died so i spent 3k to get it fixed then on top of that i had the cooling motor die the brakes have been replaced a few times already, and now even after the newer engine its still giving me problems. I am scared to get into my car and drive it every day in fear of it breaking down on me. Also, as others have mentioned, the AC sucks all the power out of the car so in the hot summer you cant always have it on. I feel bad for those i see who just bought a kia rio and are driving it around. Plus the resale value goes down a couple grand right off the lot. its not worth it at all!!