2017 Kia Rio5 review
Kia Rio5 highlights
Customer rating
(not yet rated)
Mileage (EPA estimate)
27 city, 36 highway, 30 combined
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What is new for the 2017 Kia Rio5?
- Rio5 trims have been upgraded with Rear Spoiler and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment this year.
- Leatherette & Cloth features are now available as options on select trims.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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RepairPal gave the Kia Rio5 an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Rio5 14th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.
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LX 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Power Locks
- Power Windows
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.6L
Horsepower
138
Torque (ft-lbs)
123
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
11.4
Wheelbase
101.2"
Overall length
159.4"
Width
67.7"
Height
57.3"
Leg room
F 43.8"/R 31.1"
Head room
F 40"/R 37.6"
Front tires
P185/65TR15
Rear tires
P185/65TR15
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2017 Kia Rio5 FAQ
The 2017 Kia Rio5 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LX: 27 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- EX: 27 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- SX: 27 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
The Kia Rio5 received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Kia Rio5 as 13 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
Here is what's new for the 2017 Kia Rio5:
- Bluetooth Technology
- Leatherette & Cloth
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