2005
Kia Rio

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$10,195
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Available trims

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  • 4dr Sdn Manual
    Starts at
    $10,195
    25 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto
    Starts at
    $11,095
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn Cinco Manual
    Starts at
    $11,700
    25 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn Cinco Auto
    Starts at
    $12,725
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

104-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder
Manual or automatic
Sedan and wagon body styles

The good & the bad

The good

Fuel economy
Instrument readability
Fun to drive
Ride comfort on smooth surfaces
Seat comfort

The bad

Performance with automatic
Resale value
Backseat space
Side-impact crash-test ratings
No side-impact airbags
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Safety review

Based on the 2005 Kia Rio base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
2/5
Side rear passenger
2/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years or newer / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles
Dealer certification
165-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

69% of drivers recommend this car
3.8 / 5
Based on 13 reviews
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Comfort 3.6
Interior 3.7
Performance 3.0
Value 3.8
Exterior 3.8
Reliability 3.9

Most recent

By chk from Europe
Owns this car
February 29, 2024

A good and very affordable car.

Good stuff: - Kia engines, including this one, are VERY reliable, - I bought the car used, with 250.000 km on board, I paid 2000 USD for it, spent another 1000 USD repairing it and since then it's worked like a dream :) Minuses: - the short setup of the gearbox. It's only good for urban driving. Once on the highway, it only gets up to 100kmh, and that at 3000rpm.. So it's not a highway car. You can use it there, it drives reliably, but it'll just take long to get to destination. - the long trip of the gearbox lever. All in all, a good and very affordable car, thank you Kia.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Sport fan from San Bernardino ca
Owns this car
August 21, 2019

Chevy s Honda’s dodge Kia Rio

They all meet the same group and safety except Kia Rio hard shift from 2nd to 3rd then after a few times goes into limp mode.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 2.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 2.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2005 Kia Rio?

The 2005 Kia Rio is available in 2 trim levels:

  • (2 styles)
  • Cinco (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2005 Kia Rio?

The 2005 Kia Rio offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2005 Kia Rio reliable?

The 2005 Kia Rio has an average reliability rating of 3.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Kia Rio owners.

Is the 2005 Kia Rio a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2005 Kia Rio. 69.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.8 / 5
Based on 13 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.6
  • Interior: 3.7
  • Performance: 3.0
  • Value: 3.8
  • Exterior: 3.8
  • Reliability: 3.9

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