Safety doesn’t necessarily have to be expensive, as evidenced by the 2006 Kia Rio and Rio5’s impressive list of standard features designed to protect you and your passengers.

Inside each 2006 Kia Rio are two front airbags, two front side airbags, and two side curtain airbags that cover the front and second rows, making the Rio one of the least expensive cars to offer this level of safety. Though not yet crash tested, front and rear crumple zones have been engineered to dissipate crash energy, and a rear three-point center seatbelt ensures that all passengers are kept tight and secure. Antilock brakes are optional on Rio LX and Rio5 SX models. Keep in mind, however, that despite its focus on safety, the Rio and Rio5 are relatively lightweight vehicles and won’t likely fare well against large SUVs weighing twice as much.