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2004 Kia Rio
Date Published: 6/05/08

2004 Kia Rio
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MSRP:
$9,740 - 12,240

Invoice:
$9,335 - 11,685

Class:
Compact Car
2004 Kia Rio
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base sdn, man. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Compact Car Average Rating
Acceleration 4 4
Fuel Economy 6 6.6
Ride Quality 5 4.4
Steering/Handling/Braking 4 5.3
Quietness 4 4
Controls 5 5.6
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 3 5.1
Room/Comfort (rear) 2 3.9
Cargo Room 2 3.9
Value within Class 1 5.6
Total Score: 36 48.4
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2004 Kia Rio Review
Standard alloy wheels for the wagon version is the 2004 headline for Kia's entry-level subcompact line. Among the least-expensive cars on the market, Rio comes as a sedan and as a wagon. Kia calls the wagon the Cinco. Both have a 4-cyl engine. Manual transmission is standard, automatic optional. ABS, air conditioning, power windows, and power door locks are optional. Side airbags are unavailable. Power steering, tilt steering wheel, and a CD player are optional on the sedan and standard on the Cinco. Kia is owned by Hyundai, and both South Korean automakers share warranty coverage: 5-years/60,000-mi. basic, 10/100,000 powertrain, 5-years/unlimited roadside assistance.
News
Rio becomes a sibling of parent Hyundai's entry-level Accent with a 2005 redesign. The current Rio is a Kia design that Hyundai inherited when it purchased Kia several years back. The '05 Rio and Accent are said to be very similar in appearance and virtually identical beneath the skin. A slightly larger and more powerful 4-cyl engine is likely for both. No word yet on whether a wagon body style will be offered.
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