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sweet, silent, smooth
kia jerry, 06/22/2006
2006 Kia Rio 5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
What a car for $15,000 dollars with performance package and floor mats. I think I died and went to heaven! Even quiet and stable on highway with cross winds. Haven't found anything I would change yet, except it could use ten more ponies. Such a joy to look at and drive. On-line reviews led me to this car. When I drove by my dealer and saw this beautiful sunset orange SX facing me, I knew I had to have it. Of course the fantastic warranty was another selling point. Lack of cruise was not an issue for me.
Killed one, going on another!
adoom, 01/06/2014
2006 Kia Rio 5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
I had a used 2006 Rio5 for a short bit before getting t-boned in a winter storm. The offender was a dodge caravan making an illegal left turn. The Rio took the hit well, with little damage to me...but the car was a write-off. After much searching for a new car, I ended up buying the exact same model. The Rio5 is great on gas, the 5sp is peppy enough to be fun. The spare tire cover is crap, I recommend buying a piece of plywood to cover it. The balljoints in the 3 kia rio5's that I have driven have all needed replacing.
2006 Kia Rio for sale near you
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- Rio5 SX WagonMSRP: $3,950720 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $4,995737 mi away
- LX SedanMSRP: $4,595756 mi away
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Better than expected
jequines, 02/04/2011
2006 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought second hand for my wife and she loves it, I sorta like it. Has heated front seats which was surprising for a car like a rio. Gas mileage is excellent performance is adequate and comfort is adequate also. I was expecting this car to be horrible but she loved it so we got it. It has 60,000kms on it now with only 2 problems, spark plugs died at 40,000km no big deal, but timing belt slipped around the same time and had to be replaced for $800 not under warranty! Metal body is poor quality every stone chip begins rusting immediately unlike domestic galvanized cars. Overall I would buy again(for the wife).
Love my Rio!
Gudrun Gates, 04/11/2018
updated 10/25/2021
2006 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Its 2018 and my 2006 Rio is still going strong! I've got about 180,000 miles on it and finally had to replace the clutch and brakes for the first time. It drives and handles great. It starts right up in the cold Minnesota winters. If you keep up on regular oil changes and maintenance it will serve you well! This is my third Kia and I've put 200,000 miles plus on all of them. Not the quiet ride of a luxury vehicle but the Rio is a great dependable car. and I bought my Rio new in 2006. I now have over 212,000 miles on it and it's still going strong. It's a fun car to drive with power enough for me. I love how it handles even in the snow. I highly recommend it.
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hjshaffer673, 04/13/2013
2006 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Just bought this vehicle with 71,000 miles. So far I really like it. Just one complaint. Hopefully its been moved since. I seriously dislike that each time I reach to change the volume of the stereo, may hand hits that emergency flasher button making me check that I didn't accidently turn them on.