Overview & Reviews
Completely redesigned, the 2006 Kia Rio sedan and Rio5 hatchback now share a platform with Hyundai's Accent. Roomier and more refined, the new Rio's equipment list is topped by a spunky 110-hp engine and standard side curtain airbags.
- Ample acceleration around town, smooth ride, stable handling, attractive interior, standard side curtain airbags, generous warranty.
User Reviews:
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Buy em for life... - 2006 Kia Rio
By Big John - April 22 - 6:20 amIve owned 6 Rios and still have 4. Speaks volumes? Always serviced on time. Run great even in winter. Great traction on any road in any weather. Decent acceleration. Cruise all day at 65 MPH and still get 35 MPG. Good visibility all around, comfortable seats, good sound system, great A/C, adjustable wheel, decent headlights, ample cup holders, arm rest. I prefer the manual transmission over the automatic as it requires less service. I own both versions. Finding Kia mechanics who know what theyre doing is not easy. Ive found better self employed mechanics than factory trained individuals. The warranty is basically useless at the mercy of lousy mechanics.
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fun - 2006 Kia Rio
By bestedt - April 17 - 4:40 pmA really fun car to drive.The comfort of the ride is like a bigger car. Oh by the way, the gas mileage is wonderful.
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Better than expected! - 2006 Kia Rio
By jani - March 22 - 1:40 pmWe were shopping for something a little bigger (Vibe, Matrix, Focus) but this little car suits us just fine for $5000 less. Our Rio5 5-speed takes us on 100 mile round trips at least twice a week, plus a few miles back and forth to work each week. It gets up to 70 with no problem, cruises at 75-80 comfortably. The shifting is a little stiff in reverse, but otherwise smooth.
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Mans 2nd Best Friend! - 2006 Kia Rio
By Kia Pet - January 18 - 7:56 pmIve now had my little Kia Rio 5 for over 3 months and just love it. This vehicle is a wonderful value and I feel really safe driving it in the city or on the highway. I get about 40 miles per gallon and that is really important because I drive about 18,000 to 20,000 miles a year. I had another Kia before this and put 200,000 miles on my old Kia Sephia. I hope everyone figures out that Kia builds a great product at the very best price.
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Better than I thought. - 2006 Kia Rio
By Steve Chase - December 12 - 3:43 pmThis car is easy to drive and park. I like the pick up the engine has, rides smooth, the air conditioning is great, cools down fast - living in Florida thats a real plus. Also like how the floor mats stay in place. Has a lot bigger trunk than I thought it would.
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still love the car - 2006 Kia Rio
By 67mustang - September 7 - 6:56 amI bought this car in December of 05 brand new. i loved it right out the gate. The car has good turning radius and enough kick to get some speed out of the 110 horse power engine. And the fuel mileage is great - I can go to San Diego to Huntington Beach and back and back again to the beach on one tank! I put some custom rims on the car and it looks and feels great. Controls are easy and still in love with this car
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Not what we expected. - 2006 Kia Rio
By my3sheets - June 20 - 2:13 pmBrand new with 100000mi/10yr warranty...well we have 20,000 miles and already have taken it to the shop 6 times. 2 recalls,1 radio not working, 1 power steering pump thing, 2 for transmission, no acceleration (very dangerous problem) and this problem is acting up again. The availability of parts for the car has been a nightmare of rental cars. The gas mileage is great but I think the car may wear out before the warranty. Wife thinks the trunk is too small...but we could see that. Plus due to my credit we are paying a lot for the car (no choice) so I dont feel we are getting our monies worth! Strongly consider NOT buying this model.
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Well Worth The Money - 2006 Kia Rio
By GoldyLockz - March 8 - 10:20 amBought this car in 06, and I have NEVER had a single problem other then replacing an accent bulb. Gas mileage is excellent averaging at about 36 MPG and it being extremely cute doesnt hurt either! Awesome buy for its class! And I personally think the sound quality is great and and the ride is super quiet.
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2006 Rio LX Automatic - 2006 Kia Rio
By hunternicholas - February 12 - 5:56 amKia did a great job with this all new car, buy with confidence. I was amazed how the big name brands are building unsatisfactory cars, and cheating on the number of side air bags if they offer them at all. Dont trust a salesman here, check the fine print to see if they include a torso and head curtain air bags. You HAVE to HAVE both! The Kia Rio has both the torso and head curtain side air bags. Dont confuse these with frontal air bags. The build quality of my car is excellent. The power is excellent. I neednt press more than 1/8 on the pedal and the car moves right along just fine--that from an old gearhead. There are too many nice features to list. The gas mileage is excellent!
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Toyota Yaris Quality for a Kia Rio Price - 2006 Kia Rio
By AndyH - November 30 - 2:43 amTest drove Toyota Yaris and the Kia Rio appeared to be a more refined and substantial ride. Out the door at $11,000 for an "06 LX Automatic with 500 miles vs. $15K+ for a Toyota Yaris with automatic made this an easy decision. 6 airbags for safety and a cute design on the exterior made this a perfect car for my daughter.
