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2005 Kia Rio

Used from

$14,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

N/A

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

6.8 - 7 L / 100km

About the Kia Rio

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

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

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

No Data

Years on Sale

25 years

9 years

31 years

Service Interval

No Data

2005 Kia Rio Price

LS

Configuration	Price From*
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$14,990
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$14,990
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$14,990
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$14,990

Base

Configuration	Price From*
1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$15,990
1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$15,990
1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$15,990
1.6L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$15,990

*excl. on-roads

All Kia Rio Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2024	$19,690	$25,590
2023	$19,690	$25,590
2022	$19,090	$25,590
2021	$18,090	$24,990
2020	$16,990	$23,590

*excl. on-roads

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2005 Kia Rio Specs

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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 Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2024	800Kg	1110Kg
2023	800Kg	1110Kg
2022	800Kg	1110Kg
2021	800Kg	1110Kg
2020	800Kg	1110Kg

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2005 Kia Rio Gallery

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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.

Kia Rio	Fuel Type	Combined
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	-
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	-
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	-
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	-

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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.