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    Kia Rio Base (2005) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2005 Kia Rio Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Kia Rio is regarded as a small car built in Korea with prices starting at $17,990 before on-road costs.

    This Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 82 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 145 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. Kia claims the Rio Base uses 7L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 201g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 643km per full tank

    The Kia Rio measures 1470mm (57.9 inches) in height, 4240mm (166.9 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2500mm (98.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1203kg (2652.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Rio Base comes standard with 175/70 R14 front tyres and 175/70 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2005 Kia Rio Base has a 155mm ground clearance with a 800kg braked and 453kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    56.41 - 69.43 kW/t
    56.41 kW/t
    79.02 kW/t
    Boot Space
    270 - 390 litres
    213 litres
    390 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.7 - 7 L/100km
    5.7 L/100km
    7.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    662 - 672 km
    662 km
    672 km
    Price
    $14,990 - $20,990
    $14,990
    $24,790
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km - Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    700 - 1,000 kg
    700 kg
    1,050 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    155 mm
    155 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,240 mm
    1,695 mm
    1,470 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,240 mm
    Overall Width1,695 mm
    Overall Height1,470 mm
    Wheelbase2,500 mm
    Turning Circle10,100 mm

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    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

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    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 201

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 76.5
    Engine (cc): 1599
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: G4ed
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 87
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Octane Number: 91

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Main Capacity (L): 45
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 34
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 7
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 34
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 176
    Maximum Speed (mph): 109

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 112
    Maximum Power (kW): 82
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 145
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 13.8
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 390

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10100
    Front Track (in): 57.9
    Front Track (mm): 1470
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.1
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 155
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 33.1
    Overall Height (in): 57.9
    Overall Height (mm): 1470
    Overall Length (in): 166.9
    Overall Length (mm): 4240
    Overall Width (in): 66.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1695
    Rear Track (in): 57.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1460
    Wheelbase (in): 98.4
    Wheelbase (mm): 2500

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 39.6
    Front Headroom (mm): 1005
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.8
    Rear Headroom (mm): 960
    Front Hip Room (in): 50.8
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1290
    Rear Hip Room (in): 50
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1270
    Front Leg Room (in): 42.7
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1085
    Rear Leg Room (in): 34.3
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 870
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.5
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1360
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 53.1
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1350

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 800
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1764
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 453
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): Unlimited
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1203
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2652

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front
    Number of Outlets in Front (12V): 1

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Location: Rear

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

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