Overview & Reviews

No major changes for the Rio this year.

• Small price, big warranty, peppy engine.

User Reviews:

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  The Rio has it where it counts! - 2005 Kia Rio
  By VonSpyder - September 13 - 5:36 am

  I can honestly say Kia built a tough little car with everything one would need a car to do. The 5 door wagon has more than ample cargo space and the front seats offer A LOT of leg room (Im 65" and comfortable!) the handling is great, the acceleration is adequate but nothing to write home about and at 4.00 a gallon I fill up on about 40 bucks (due to the 11 gallon tank) I was in a wreck on I-285 in this car and while extensively damaged the car held together and even made it home and to the collision center and will be road worthy again in a week! This car saved my life! She can take a beating! Stereo system is great, view of the road is excellent! Lots of cargo space for a tiny wagon!

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  Fun, Cute, and Reliable - 2005 Kia Rio
  By EJP1978 - September 11 - 12:30 am

  Ive had a few cars before this one, including a Ford Tempo 91, and a Volvo from 1990. (Volvo is a great car, but old ones become money pits when old parts start wearing out all at once. NOT a cheap vehicle.) The Rio is a great car because of reliability. And of course the number one thing is gas mileage. The 2005 does pretty good, somewhere around 30-32 on highway. (At least for mine.) Even in bad traffic its not too hard on the gas tank. Unfortunately only months ago it cost about $25-$30 to fill the little Rios tank, but nowadays its getting close to $40. Fuel economic or not, America is going to make driving nearly impossible in say six months...

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  KIA OWNER - 2005 Kia Rio
  By JEFF JACKSON - January 27 - 10:00 am

  RIO DRIVES WELL, HAS AVERAGE TO GOOD PICK UP. THE FUEL MILEAGE IS REAL GOOD. THE FEW LITTLE COMFORTS ARE OUTWEIGHED BY THE COST OF OPERATION.

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  So far, So good - 2005 Kia Rio
  By So Far, So good - January 25 - 8:03 am

  Bought a 2005 Rio new, and now have about 1,500 miles on it. Wanted to see if what I had heard about Kias quality was for real, and wanted a cheap car to drive.

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  Take That! Oil Barons - 2005 Kia Rio
  By B Holmes - November 16 - 12:53 pm

  Although the EPA fuel economy ratings were in the mid-30s, I consistently get 40+ MPG. This car is not a luxury status symbol, but as a commuter car, cannot be beat. I paid only $7,000 for a new car with excellent economy, reasonable power and great handling. Would love to see Ford or Chevrolet match that. I went from driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee that averages 17MPG to this. I commute over 100 miles a day, and the fuel savings are more than I pay for the car.

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  thrown rod-86ed engine - 2005 Kia Rio
  By Ashlee - April 13 - 1:40 pm

  got 3months service out of my baby. I bought it used, stopped at a traffic light, the engine died and wouldnt start. I had it towed to the mechanic & a rod had broken & pierced the engine which is now ruined. Kia was nice, but sense I am the second owner Im out of luck. a new engine cost more than the car is worth, so Im out the $3,000.00 I still owe on it.

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  Lots of bang for the buck! - 2005 Kia Rio
  By chegge - July 26 - 8:50 am

  This little car is a surprisingly great deal. This time you can get something for nothing. It runs great, drives great, is comfortable and is roomier than it looks. We have a car seat, a high back booster, and a low back booster in the back! My 63" husband LOVES driving this car. Weve got a good family history with this company as well. My parents have an 89 Festiva that is still running fantastic (made by the same company) and a Kia Sephia that theyve had for at least 6 years now that still runs perfect. We also have a friend thats had his Kia Rio for a year now and still loves it.

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  Get What You Give - 2005 Kia Rio
  By grinddesigns - June 24 - 3:23 pm

  Follow your owners manual like it is a Bible. You must change your engine timing belt at 60,000 miles ! Please do not make the same mistake that I did. If you search the Internet about this you will find 1,000 other people saying this, trust me change that timing belt at 60,000 and you wont be sorry. I never had a problem with this vehicle that was not because of my own negligence. If you change your oil regularly, keep an eye on all of your fluids, and be sure to change the timing belt at 60k, this car will be worth the money. This was my first vehicle and I learned costly lessons from not following the regular maintenance schedule so I advise you to follow most of it to a t.

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  My First Kia - 2005 Kia Rio
  By Burtimymus - May 20 - 4:30 pm

  Great first time small car; since Ive owned it have done over 1000 miles & it hasnt missed a beat. Did not like that I couldnt order a base one from my dealer but the up package I got with A/C made it a better car than I thought it would be. I love this car so far, the only downside I have noticed is I have to turn the overdrive off when going up steep hills, but definitely cannot grumble about the warranty. At the price I paid this car is a steal.

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  I Love My Kia Rio - 2005 Kia Rio
  By Bianca Gunn - May 12 - 12:36 am

  I bought this car for the warranty, and to save money on gas. I am very pleased. I have put nearly 1000 miles on it, and am happier with this cute little car than the day I took delivery. Every time I drive it I find something else about it that impresses me. The Rio is comfortable and the interior design well thought out. I love the way the power windows on my Rio raise or lower for thirty seconds after shutting down the engine, I also like the easy to read and access instrument panels. The ride is a little stiff, but seems to be smoothing out with more miles; "road noise" is not so bad that I have to blast the radio; a quiet conversation is also possible. I traded a truck for the KIA.