2005 Kia Rio Consumer Discussions

Kia Rio Engine Problems

• Re: failed emission test [postman5]

  Written by: dawn39 on May 11, 2011 4:13:56 AM

  I also have a 2005 kia rio and the timing belt broke while riding down the hwy now the engine is no good and i have to replace it, they should disclose this information about changing the timing belt at 60,000 miles even though they said its in the owner manual, well who reads them before you buy a car i never had too but learned my lesson on this one, ... Read More

• Re: KIA BELT [kiar]

  Written by: twins60 on Sep 1, 2010 6:41:14 AM

  I have a 2005 Kia Rio. at exactly a little over 60,000 miles the engine just stopped. I had it towed to Kia where I bought it. And of course the 10 yr or 100,000 miles warranty does not cover the timing belt. I have since found out that you better change the belt at 60,000 or youre up the creek. I will never,never buy a Kia.

• RIO 1.6.Engine.

  Written by: fookey on Apr 29, 2009 9:55:48 AM

  Pls does any one know if the Hyundai Accent/Elantra.1.6 Engines can fit into KIA rio 2005. AS they are sister companies.ARE they using the same engine units. My daughter blew her 2005 KIA RIO engine.8 valves shattered 4 holes in each piston. The answer will be very much wellcomed and apperciated. Thanks in Advance. RIO in DISTRESS : "> "

Kia Rio Accessories & Modifications

• Re: Hello everyone, I have some spoilers for Kia Rio 2000-2005 any interest? [willpak]

  Written by: danharris on Oct 10, 2007 5:30:15 PM

  What about replacing the spoiler with a better one.. 6 or so Rio tuners that I know of the spoilers have all cracked at the mounting bolts.. So if your the company that made them are you going to warrenty them also?

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• Hello everyone, I have some spoilers for Kia Rio 2000-2005 any interest?

  Written by: willpak on Sep 13, 2007 6:50:52 AM

  My name is Sergio and I work for a company in Canada named Willpak Industries Inc. and we supplied KIA Canada with their Rio Tuner Spoilers from 2000-2005. This spoiler was only available in Canada and a limited production of 500. However, the demand for the spoiler has been so big (some people have got theirs stolen!) that we decided to run another production program. Since this space is for KIA ... Read More

Kia Rio Accessories & Modifications

• Hello everyone, I have some spoilers for Kia Rio 2000-2005 any interest?

  Written by: willpak on Sep 13, 2007 6:40:50 AM

  My name is Sergio and I work for a company in Canada named Willpak Industries Inc. and we supplied KIA Canada with their Rio Tuner Spoilers from 2000-2005. This spoiler was only available in Canada and a limited production of 500. However, the demand for the spoiler has been so big (some people have got theirs stolen!) that we decided to run another production program. Since this space is for KIA ... Read More

Kia Rio5

• Re: I can't believe they gave you the Sephia [iluvmysephia1]

  Written by: chuck1959 on Apr 26, 2006 5:41:00 AM

  I agree, Kia's are great rigs. The thing is, they're not expensive to buy them new(and you get that great Warranty that way) When you buy them used the remaining warrenty transfers to the new owner. When I went to the dealer (where I bought my 2002 Cinco...32,000 TROUBLE FREE miles....looking for a 2005 Cinco last August, (they were out of all 2005 Rios and Cincos). But they had a slightly ... Read More

• sknipster...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Apr 12, 2006 12:59:43 PM

  I'm thinking you could buy seats from a 2004 or 2005 Rio Cinco and they would fit your 2003 Kia Rio Cinco. You could call a Kia dealer to ask them that specific question and then see about ordering the seats if they do. Shouldn't be that large of a project, but it sounds like it's worth doing for your driving comfort. It also sounds like one I'd attempt to do ... Read More

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• Re: Rio and Accent share a common problem!!!! [spectraman]

  Written by: backy on Feb 17, 2006 6:22:06 AM

  I agree with you. backy, "Kia Rio 2006+" #157, 9 Oct 2005 3:09 pm However, I noticed last night at the Chicago Auto Show that the Yaris 4-door automatic will sticker at $14k without ABS, side bags/curtains, 4-wheel discs, or power package. So the Rio is priced lower, comparably equipped, and has a better warranty. However, Kia doesn't yet have the resale value to price cars anywhere close to Toyota or ... Read More

Kia Rio MPG-Real World Numbers

• Re: Kia Rio MPG... [lightout]

  Written by: riomike on Feb 23, 2006 11:13:29 AM

  I now have 1900 miles after just 3 weeks. We took a few long trips, we are really enjoying the car. In fact I enjoy it more then any other car I ever owned including 2004.5 Spectra and 1998 Sportage (just to name a couple). I am getting an average of 28.6 MPG (60% highway and 40% city). I always have my AC on medium. I am very satisfied with the ... Read More

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• Rio and Accent share a common problem!!!!

  Written by: spectraman on Feb 15, 2006 12:13:19 PM

  http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060213/SUB/60213063/1078&re- - fsect= "Hyundai dealers said the make meeting (held at the 2006 National Automobile Dealers Association convention)generally was positive. But they did complain that the redesigned Accent subcompact is overpriced. "The four-door is too expensive for the segment," said Scott Fink, chairman of the Hyundai dealer council. "We're trying to put some pressure on Hyundai to either reprice or heavily incentivize the car." The four-door Accent debuted late last year. ... Read More

• Rio pricing chickens coming home to roost????

  Written by: spectraman on Feb 3, 2006 12:43:48 PM

  Here's the January sales numbers from KIA.com: Rio 2006: 1,993 2005: 2,261 It looks like the Rio generated a 12% drop in sales compared to a year ago. Based on the amount of inventory at my dealer's lot, there's plenty of Rio's available now, sooooo........ Why the sales drop when there's a nice new model available. Hmmmmmmmm? (Spinning roulette wheel sound fades in) "Put my money down on the orange Rio5 ... Read More

• The 2006 Kia Rio is supposed to get

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Dec 2, 2005 5:35:58 PM

  from 0-60 in 9.5 seconds according to the December 2005 Car and Driver magazine. I would take their word for that but I'm not the type to worry about acceleration, either. For us it's either a 2006 Kia Rio5 in 5-speed form or hanging on to our '01 Kia Sportage 4x4. SE Idaho gets a decent dumping of snow I've found out! The Sportage's 4x4 is really coming in handy! :D ... Read More

• Re: backy... [backy]

  Written by: spectraman on Nov 28, 2005 6:36:38 AM

  To save everyone the trouble going to the library, here's the direct link to the actual article which is now online: http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=19&article_id=10249 Kia Rio/Rio5 Still bottom dollar, but no longer cheap. BY ROBIN WARNER December 2005 -SM

Low End Sedans (under $16k)

• backy...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Oct 13, 2005 10:12:58 AM

  thanks for that instant response! That was fast. Interesting, no standard ABS or ESC on the '06 Rio but the new Accent will have standard ABS. It show that these two car makers are definitely working and operating independently. That is something that doesn't surprise me, though the operating relationship does help Kia. When is the new Accent out? Late 2005?

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• Where are the new Rios?!?!?

  Written by: spectraman on Sep 29, 2005 10:48:24 AM

  I keep popping by my KIA dealer hoping to see a shipment of 2006 Rios, but they only have the one little base level sedan sitting in the back corner of the lot. I know that they've got a bunch of 2005's to get rid of, which NOT having the 2006's around will help do, BUT.... I really want to take a test drive, esp. in a Rio5. What are the ... Read More

• Re: No Rios yet, but soon [backy]

  Written by: spectraman on Sep 10, 2005 1:42:26 PM

  Backy opined: I stopped by my nearest Kia dealer today. They had no '06 Rios, but the salesman checked and said they had one arriving early next week. He also gave me a brochure. The interior looks nicer than I expected, based on the pics in the brochure. I dropped by the dealer today (it's just around the corner from my home) and I was able to sit in the one ... Read More

Kia Rio Test Drive - What Did You Think?

• Re: Saw an '06 Rio sedan last night.... [bamacar]

  Written by: backy on Sep 7, 2005 1:18:03 PM

  Sorry, I got the impression from your earlier post ("Then again a base 2005 Rio sedan with just A/C and Auto with manual windows and door locks stickers at 13500.") that we were talking about a base model with just A/C and automatic. So $450 isn't much of a bump then, but it's still a pricey proposition considering Kia and sister Hyundai have a reputation for value compared to the likes ... Read More

• Re: Saw an '06 Rio sedan last night.... [backy]

  Written by: bamacar on Sep 7, 2005 10:47:09 AM

  Yes but you are comparing a 2006 LX to a base 2005. The 2006 LX with Auto (nearly 14k) includes A/C, CD, tilt wheel, tachometer, and power steering. To get those in 2005 you add Auto, A/C, CD player, and upgrade package. The total is $13385. The actual 2006 price is 13835 with the LX and auto so the difference is only $450. The 2006 has side curtain airbags, a more ... Read More

• Saw an '06 Rio sedan last night....

  Written by: spectraman on Sep 7, 2005 6:35:17 AM

  I had a brief encounter last night with an '06 Rio sedan at my KIA dealer. I've had some interest in looking at a Rio5 for the wife as a daily kid hauler and grocery getter, since I've had very positive experiences (so far) with my 2004.5 Spectra EX and the dealership itself. I've been watching the dealer's lot for the past few weeks to see if any Rios (sedan or ... Read More

Kia Rio

• Just Saw A 2006 Kia Rio LX

  Written by: spmrebel on Aug 31, 2005 6:05:10 PM

  Hi all, I was driving by a local Kia dealership here in Orange County California and noticed they had the new 2006 Kia Rio so I stopped and took a look. It was a 2006 Rio LX sedan in white with no option packages. The fit and paint job was pretty good. It had good room in front and back. The engine compartment was very well done and very clean with ... Read More

• Re: The 2006 Kia Rio [iluvmysephia1]

  Written by: dbnanaimo on Aug 21, 2005 10:08:39 PM

  HI there everyone. First time poster...I had a chance to test drive the 2006 Kia Rio 4 Door sedan on Saturday here in Canada. WOW! What an incredible improvement over the 2005 model. It truly is better in every way. Highlights really are the great new styling, much improved ride and very quiet on the freeway. The seats are also much improved and are VERY comfy. I am impressed and Kia ... Read More

• Re: 06 Kia Rio delayed [doohickie]

  Written by: chuck1959 on Aug 18, 2005 12:22:01 AM

  Day before yesterday, I bought a 2004 Rio Cinco with 1900 niles! I wanted a 2005 but they were out of then as well as every dealer here. Anyway, they told me the 06's were supposed to come the last week in August. I would have waited but I'm not to crazy about the restyle.

New Kia Rio Owners - Give Us Your Report

• Re: First report 3K miles [newflyer22]

  Written by: chuck1959 on Aug 15, 2005 1:37:37 AM

  I needed to replace my old car. So based on the good luck (25,000 trouble free miles) with the 2002 Rio Cinco I bought my mom, I decided to get one for myself. To my disappointment the dealer (and every other one in Houston) were out of Cincos. With the employee discounting they had sold their stock on 2005. I could have waited 2 weeks for a 2006, but I don't ... Read More

Low End Sedans (under $16k)

• Re: Strategic Vision's 2005 Total Quality Index [backy]

  Written by: npaladin2000 on May 18, 2005 10:05:44 PM

  Actually, the Accent isn't too bad of a handler...probably even better in GT trim (I borrowed my mother's base model for a day a while back). Though with Kia doing all the sporty stuff, the new Rio will probably be the Mazda3 to the Accent's Focus. ;)

• The Kis Spectra is a better car than

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Feb 12, 2005 12:08:31 PM

  the old Sephia. So what you say? Well, IMHO, that is saying something. I enjoyed my '99 Sephia but Kia, as backy has pointed out very eloquently above, has improved the subcompact Spectra. Call it factory/knowledge sharing with Hyundai if you want(I am of the opinion that Kia handles their own engineering ship fine without Hyundai's help)but Kia is putting out a very substantial economy sedan for $13,720 with this Spectra. ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: muffin_man on Dec 23, 2004 7:58:00 AM

  It's actually almost fascinating how poorly Kia cars perform on the IIHS tests. All quotes and statistics from the IIHS web site.   2001-2005 Kia Optima Side Test = POOR (w/SAB!) 2001-2005 Kia Optima Front Test = ACCEPTABLE   2004-2005 Kia Spectra Front Test = POOR "The Kia Spectra's poor performance was a surprise," says Institute chief operating officer Adrian Lund. "Most manufacturers have figured out how to design vehicles to ... Read More

Kia Rio

• Kia will introduce this car

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Dec 14, 2004 11:12:51 PM

  at the NA Auto Show in Detroit on January 11, 2005. Should be fun to see how it will look. I'm talking about the 4-door sedan model, the 5-door(Rio Cinco)will debut in March of 2005, I believe in Europe. We'll start with this one, though...it looks great, the pictures of the yellow one linked in post 5. Take a look. Kia will score nicely with this Rio. 1.5L 4 cylinder motors ... Read More

Low End Sedans (under $16k)

• no title

  Written by: soccermom4 on Nov 5, 2004 6:20:38 PM

  My husband needs a car to take him 7 miles to the train station in the morning and then back home at night. We are mostly looking for the lowest monthly lease payment for a car that will sit in a train station all day. I was looking at the Kia Rio (2004 or 2005). Any opinions or better suggestions? Thanks!

• small cars

  Written by: alpha01 on May 23, 2004 8:18:55 AM

  Backy, thanks for the explanation. However, I am still curious as to why you find the Sentra's handling "sloppy". I would certainly agree with you that back seat room in the Sentra clearly reveals its late 90s design (introduced in Spring 2000 as a 2000). Also, the Sentra has quite possibly the most absurd excuse for a cupholder that Ive ever seen. I drove the Aerio upon its introduction, when it ... Read More