2005 Kia Rio User Reviews

Pros

Cd Player and Radio, high hp w/light car, attaractive design, sedan

Cons

Standard, no air conditioning, no features

Good for the accational long 120 mile trips all around good car for errinds and good for going to work very reliable it has alot of standard warrenty. A good deal for a new car.

Pros

Value is the real driving factor. looks classy and never has any problems.

Cons

Ride can be abit choppy- short wheel base. I find it more than acceptable.

It does everything the other guys do and has class to boot. Looks great at the country club or theater. Everyone always asks " what is it", "who makes it". Perfect for two people and my wonderful Deerhound.

Pros

Good fuel economy awesome car all in all

Cons

NONE AT ALL

I loved this car. I loved the fact that me and my friends could feel safe in it and that i could easily drive it. My friends liked the idea of a cd player. Now long road trip with mom aren't so boring. I love my mother but she never says a word. I keep all my stations programed and even if i help someone else jumpstart thier car i DON'T have to reset them....read morehide

Pros

good fuel economy (if you keep RPMs at 3k or less), LOTS of ROOM & CARGO SPACE, stylish body, quiet

Cons

somewhat slow acceleration w/ 0-60 in about 11 seconds, cramped back seats

I have driven alot of cars, and I myself am partial to sub-compacts (sad considering im 6 foot 5) so of course my biggest problem with this class is leg room, well I was surprised at the 2005 Rio Cinco (ATX) I fit right in and the cinco package had every option I wanted. It also comes with an excellent 164 watt (yes you heard me) CD/AM/FM audio deck that even stock hits loud and hard. The alloy wheels are stylish and of course if you can get the Rally Blue paint, its just so sleek. Its a surprisingly smooth ride and the engine will sound a bit odd due to the Multi-Point Fuel Injection (but thats a good thing) if you really need to get acceleration out of the engine you can rev-up to around 4000 rpm and get a serious kick of power (youll never see it coming though as it sneeks up on ya) The handling is superb and holds the road like a champ. If anything this cars biggest downfall (on the automatic anyway) is uphill acceleration, however this can be compensated for by simply hitting your overdrive off switch, then no hill is an obstacle....read morehide

Pros

Good gas mileage, sturdy on road, good AC

Cons

No horse power when loaded esp if AC is on, problem with elec. No good noise isolation

I have 2004 model for two years. Had to take it back to dealer twice; for tank light problem and for sterio power failure.

Pros

Gas Mileage, enough room to move stuff, and looks elegant :)

Cons

Dont buy a Stick Shift , i dont think kia does a good job

I love my lil Rio Cinco, it has good gas mileage and has done well so far, i mean the only problem i had was with the stick shift, but still its a fancy lil car!

Pros

Good fuel economy, comfortable, good size, easy to drive, easy to operate interior controls

Cons

Brakes squeal in high temperatures, low tires are easy to damage, low body

Overall I have been very satisfied with my 2003 Kia Rio. But it has and does have some problems. Since I bought the car, there has been an air leak through the right front window which could not be resolved at the dealership. There were two incidences in which two tires were damaged due to potholes in the road. Other than the problems previously mentioned, I have had no problems with the car. However, given the car's good fuel economy and comfort, I would recommend this car to anyone who is looking for value in a car....read morehide

Pros

Great fuel economy

Cons

Poor performance, not much to look at.

Not much comes with this car! If you want something cheap this is the car for you!

The Kia Rio is better in wagon form. It is also another one of the budget commuter cars. I would choose a ford focus wagon first.

Nice looking for a kia rio, good on gas, and a great price too. looks comfortible