About the Kia Rio
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Kia Rio is a small car offered in 5D Hatchback, 4D Hatchback and 4D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $14,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LX variant and topping out at $20,990 for the Luxury.
There are 5 variants of the Rio available in Australia.
Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (82kW/145Nm) and 1.4L multi-point injection (70kW/125Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2005 Rio is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2006 Kia Rio Price
LX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $14,990 |
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,990 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $15,990 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $17,990 |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $15,990 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $17,990 |
EX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,840 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $18,840 |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,840 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $18,840 |
Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $18,990 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $20,990 |
Sports
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $18,990 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,990 |
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2005 Kia Rio Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2006 Kia Rio Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Rio
The most fuel efficient Kia Rio is the LX with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Rio that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sports with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Kia Rio variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Kia Rio | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.7 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.8 L/100km |
2006 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.
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Kia Rio FAQs
The cheapest Kia Rio is the LX that starts from $14,990.
The most expensive Kia Rio is the Sports that starts from $20,990.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is 1000 kg offered by the following variants: LX, Base, EX, Luxury and Sports.
The largest Kia Rio is the Base which measures 1695mm wide, 4240mm in length and sits 1470mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Rio is the Base which has 82kW of power from its 1.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Kia Rio is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Rio is the Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Rio uses Unleaded.