Description: Sub-Compact Hatchback
Base MSRP Range: $13,500 - $14,350
Invoice Price Range: $12,810 - $13,620
Where built: South Korea

That number attached to the nameplate denotes a tail-side fifth door added for accessing the aft cargo compartment on a hatchback variation of Kia's redesigned Rio sedan. The sporty hatchback edition uses the same engine and equipment as the sedan but gets its own trim designations -- LX and SX.

Rio5 LX has a list of standard equipment that's comparable to the Rio LX. Rio5 SX gets more goods, like 15-inch alloy wheels with 195/55R15 tires, foglamps, a spoiler on the tail of the roof, metal grain trim in the cabin plus metal pedals on the floor and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

Styling for the Rio5 exterior package features a raked windshield, pronounced wheel arches and an aggressive prow with sweeping corner headlamps and a grille with black mesh insert.

Kia out of South Korea constructs value-priced vehicles in a diverse line extending from economical small cars like Rio to premium luxury sedans such as Amanti, plus multiple wagons including Sedona the minivan and sport-utility vehicles with Sorento and Sportage. Look for a new generation of designs for Rio and Sedona coming to Kia's 2006 collection.