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2003 Kia Rio

New from

$14,990 excl. on-roads

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Safety Rating

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Warranty

3 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

About the Kia Rio

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

The new Kia Rio is a small car offered in both 5D Hatchback and 4D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $14,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $16,990 for the Base.

There is 1 variant of the Rio available in Australia.

The Kia Rio is only available with an null motor that produces 71kW and 135Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

The new 2003 Rio is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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Power to Weight

67.3 - 70.65 kW/t

47.83 kW/t

79.02 kW/t

Boot Space

269 - 296 litres

250 litres

380 litres

Price

$14,990 - $16,990

$14,990

$25,500

Warranty (Years)

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km

2003 Kia Rio Price

Configuration	Price From*
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$14,990
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$16,990
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$14,990
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$16,990

*excl. on-roads

All Kia Rio Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2023	$19,690	$25,590
2022	$19,090	$25,590
2021	$18,090	$25,590
2020	$16,990	$23,590
2019	$16,990	$23,090

*excl. on-roads

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2003 Kia Rio Specs

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Base

Audio
- Antenna Type: Roof
- Anti-theft Protection Concealable Type: Concealable
- Anti-theft Protection Detachable Panel Type: Detachable Panel
- Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 5
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 68.93
Cargo area
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1200
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 621
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 21.9
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 296
- Front Track (mm): 1430
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9480
- Overall Height (mm): 1440
- Overall Length (mm): 4215
- Overall Width (mm): 1675
- Rear Track (mm): 1435
- Wheelbase (mm): 2410
Engine
- Bore Engine: 75.5
- Compression Ratio: 9.5
- Engine (l): 1.5
- Engine (cc): 1493
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 83.4
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 45
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Operation: Key
Paint
- External Color: Green
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.4
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 44
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 7.4
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 32
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 7.4
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.3
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 185
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 115
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 97
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 71
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 135
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 2
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
- Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
- Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
- Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
- Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
- Paint Distance (km): 100000
- Paint Distance (mile): 62100
- Paint Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 453
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1030
Wheels
- Front Wheels Covers: Full
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 13
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
- Rear Wheels Covers: Full
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 13
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

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2003 Kia Rio Dimensions

1440mm

1675mm

4215mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2003 Kia Rio Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2023	800Kg	1110Kg
2022	800Kg	1110Kg
2021	800Kg	1110Kg
2020	800Kg	1110Kg
2019	800Kg	1110Kg

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2003 Kia Rio Fuel Economy

Kia Rio	Fuel Type	Combined
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	-
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	-
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	-
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	-

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2003 Kia Rio Warranty

What is the warranty on a Kia Rio?

The Kia Rio offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.