2005 Kia Rio Base

The Kia Rio is set to receive a major overhaul for 2006, so it remains unchanged for 2005. This little pug of a subcompact has made major strides since its introduction in 2001, which seemed fraught with repair problems. The 2005 Kia Rio is available as a sedan or 5-door Cinco wagon, each with a 1.6-liter, 104-hp DOHC I4 and either a standard 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic. Dual front airbags are standard. The disc brakes can be replaced with optional 4-wheel ABS.