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    2003 Kia Rio

    Used from

    $14,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Kia Rio

    The 2003 Kia Rio is a small car offered in both 5D hatchback and 4D sedan body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $14,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $17,990 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Rio available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2003.

    The Kia Rio is only available with an null motor that produces 71kW and 135Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2003 Rio was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    68.56 - 74.93 kW/t
    48.64 kW/t
    121.75 kW/t
    Boot Space
    261 - 296 litres
    250 litres
    380 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $14,990 - $17,990
    $14,990
    $33,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    25 years
    9 years
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2003 Kia Rio Specs

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    Base

    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Internally Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Key
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Constant
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Remote fuel flap release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
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    2003 Kia Rio Dimensions

    1440mm
    1675mm
    4215mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2003 Kia Rio Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Rio?

    The Kia Rio offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Next Steps

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    Kia Rio FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Rio is the Base that starts from $14,990.

    The most expensive Kia Rio is the Base that starts from $17,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is offered by the Base which can tow 1100 kg

    The largest Kia Rio is the Base which measures 1675mm wide, 4215mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Rio is the Base which has 74kW of power from its 1.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Kia Rio is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Rio is the Base which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Rio uses unleaded.

     
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