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    2005 Kia Rio

    Used from

    $14,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.8 - 7 L / 100km

    About the Kia Rio

    The 2005 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 LS variant and topping out at $17,990 for the Base.

    There are 2 variants of the Rio available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2005.

    Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (82kW/145Nm) and 1.5L multi-point injection (71kW/132Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2005 Rio was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    68.5 - 70.71 kW/t
    48.64 kW/t
    127.73 kW/t
    Boot Space
    269 - 449 litres
    213 litres
    449 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $14,990 - $17,990
    $13,990
    $34,490
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    25 years
    9 years
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2005 Kia Rio Specs

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    LS

    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically 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

    Base

    Adds to LS:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Front: 1005
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Rear: 960
      • Hip Room Front (in): 50.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1290
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 50
      • Hip Room Rear: 1270
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1085
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 34.3
      • Leg Room Rear: 870
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1360
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1350
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
    Removes from LS:
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Key
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Bench
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Mechanical
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    2005 Kia Rio Dimensions

    1470mm
    1695mm
    3990mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2005 Kia Rio Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Rio

    The most fuel efficient Kia Rio is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.8L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

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    2005 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.

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    Kia Rio FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Rio is the LS 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 LS which can tow 1100 kg

    The largest Kia Rio is the Base which measures 1695mm wide, 4240mm in length and sits 1470mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Rio is the Base which has 82kW of power from its 1.6L 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.