2005 Kia Rio

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2005 Kia Rio

Kelley Blue Book Retail $5,450–$6,750  

Average Rating
3.8 out of 5
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Comfort:3.7 out of 5
Performance:3.4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.1 out of 5
Interior Design:4.0 out of 5
Value for the Money:3.6 out of 5
Reliability:3.7 out of 5

5 out of 8 people would recommended this car to a friend

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GREAT CAR EASY TO DRIVE AND PARK

by Janey
from NY NY | August 22, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Great on gas. Minmal repairs. Just routine maintenance and the car keeps on going. A/C is always cold. It now has 118,ooo miles and runs great. My friends want to buy the car. They are stuck with the gas guzzlers."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

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Never go back to a Rio!

by Chris
from Massachusetts | April 15, 2011

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 2 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"So I have to say that the Rio was not the best car for me. The only thing I can say that was good about it was the gas mileage was decent but that even started to fall. I had my car checked many times and keep it in good shape. After a few years of it however it decided to break with its transmission failing on me. I figured I was better of buying a new car than keeping this hunk of junk. I think this car is alright for first time buyers but I wouldn't recommend it for anyone else."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

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by cars cars
from | July 24, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"great car for the price, good gas millage, I think first car buyers or parents buying a first car would be happy with kia rio."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A

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4 out of 5 found this review helpful

THE BEST, MOST CAR FOR THE MONEY

by Ralph the car guy
from New York | February 17, 2008

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"The car is great on gas. Good style. Interior is very durable. Seats are made of a multi design strong comfortable cloth fiber. Seats have lumbar adjustment, height, etc.... Trunk and gas cap release , the list goes on. Everyone likes the cars looks inside and out. Most of the warranty from Kia is transferable with the car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

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NICE EYE CATCHING EXTERIOR DESIGN

by NICK
from New York | December 25, 2007

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"The exterior is really nice. The color i have is black. The interior is very comfortable and easy to keep clean. The car rides like a much larger car. It rides smooth on bumpy roads and has good acceleration. The 4cyl engine is GREAT on Gas. I LOVE THIS CAR. MY WIFE LOVES THIS CAR and she is very very fussy."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

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One of the worst cars ever built by man.

by Hard on cars
from Cleveland OH | May 6, 2007

Rating from

(1)
Comfort: 1 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Handling: 1 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 1 out of 5
Interior Design: 1 out of 5
Features: 1 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"I recently rented a new 2007 Kia Rio. This car was so bad I took it back the next day and demanded a different car. The rear brakes would hang up on it. It has no power - it almost stalled out on me when trying to get onto the freeway (NOT A GOOD FEELING WITH A SEMI BEHIND YOU). The ride quality was poor, there was no room in the front or back. The only thing I liked was it had a cup holder big enough for my thermos. If you are considering a Kia - keep on looking."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

Primary use for this car: N/A

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Most Reliable Car I've Owned!

by Christi
from Portland, or | October 15, 2006

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Really fun to drive! Feels like a go cart on the road. Good gas mileage keeps gas costs down, even when prices soar. Full tank is always under 30 dollars. Very comfortable ride. Very roomy, even with 5 people. Would recommend to anyone!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

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Poor MPG, dangerously slow

by sad renter II
from Ohio | September 1, 2006

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Handling: 2 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 1 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"I've owned and driven many small cars with 4-cyl engines. This slug with an automatic transmission took almost 8 seconds to reach 35 mph! Dangerously slow. The odd part is it still only got 30 mpg on the highway when I had rented it for a 1500 mile trip. (Its rated for 31 mpg highway -so it's not just me!) I only requested a subcompact so I could be certain of at least 35 mpg while gas was at $3/gal. Little did I know how terrible this was. It is so non-responsive you have to really plan pulling onto a 35 mph road or even lane changes. Own this? I'll refuse to even rent one! btw: Who even thinks to check out the CD player and find out it has NO provison to skip songs. Seems minor until you're on a long trip and stuck with an annoying CD player. I've driven and enjoyed the Optima from Kia and I've owned a Festiva (Kia built) for 11 years. I even enjoyed a Chevy Cobalt. So understand where I'm coming from when I say this car really was bad! I have to go back to a desiel Chevy Chevette with auto trans to find something this terrible for acceleration."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

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