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    2004 Kia Rio

    New from

    $14,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Kia Rio

    Last updated Sep 29, 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 LS variant and topping out at $16,990 for the LS.

    There is 1 variant of the Rio available in Australia.

    The Kia Rio is only available with an null motor that produces 71kW and 132Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2004 Rio is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    67.23 - 68.6 kW/t
    47.83 kW/t
    126.08 kW/t
    Boot Space
    269 - 449 litres
    255 litres
    449 litres
    Price
    $14,990 - $16,990
    $13,990
    $34,490
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    2004 Kia Rio Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Rio

    LS

    • 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): 68.6
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1277
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 870
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 30.7
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 449
      • Front Track (mm): 1430
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9480
      • Overall Height (mm): 1420
      • Overall Length (mm): 4240
      • Overall Width (mm): 1700
      • Rear Track (mm): 1435
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2410
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • 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 Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • 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): 132
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • 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 Stabilizer Bar
      • 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: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • 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): 1035
    • 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
    See all 2004 Kia Rio Specs

    2004 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.

    Kia Rio FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Rio is the LS that starts from $14,990.

    The most expensive Kia Rio is the LS that starts from $16,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is offered by the LS which can tow 1100 kg

    The largest Kia Rio is the LS which measures 1700mm wide, 4240mm in length and sits 1420mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Rio is the LS which has 71kW of power from its 1.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Kia Rio is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Rio is the LS which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Rio uses Unleaded.

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