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|Marque = [[Kia]]
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|Production = 2007-present
! colspan=2 | '''Kia Rondo'''
|Class = Crossover MPV
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|Body Style = 5-door, 5-seat MPV
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|Length = 179 in
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|Width = 71 in
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|Height = 65 in
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|Wheelbase = 106 in
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|Weight = 3333 lb (5 seats, I4)<br>3399 lb (7 seats, I4)<br>3443 lb (5 seats, V6)<BR>3511 lb (7 seats, V6)
| Production
|Transmission = 4-speed automatic ('''I4''')<br>5-speed automatic ('''V6''')
| 2007-present
|Engine = 2.4 litre [[Inline-4]]<br>2.7 litre [[V6]]
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|Power = '''I4:'''<br>162 hp @ 5800 rpm<br>164 lb-ft. @ 4250 rpm<br>'''V6:'''<br>182 hp @ 6000 rpm<br>182 lb-ft. @ 4000 rpm
| Class
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| Length
| 179 in
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Width
| 71 in
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Height
| 65 in
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
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| 106 in
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| 3333 lb (5 seats, I4)<br>3399 lb (7 seats, I4)<br>3443 lb (5 seats, V6)<BR>3511 lb (7 seats, V6)
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| 2.4L I4<br>2.7L V6
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| '''I4:'''<br>162 hp @ 5,800 rpm<br>164 lb-ft. @ 4,250 rpm<br>'''V6:'''<br>182 hp @ 6,000 rpm<br>182 lb-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
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===Reliability===
===Reliability===
 
*'''RECALL ALERT:''' On September 24, 2008, Kia issued a recall alert affecting 7,000 2008-'09 Rondo EX and LX equipped with the 2.4 litre four cylinder engine due to a fuel pump issue that could lead to fuel starvation and possible crash. Both Kia and the NHTSA urge owners take their cars to the nearest dealer or to call Kia at 800-333-4542. [http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/24/kia-rondo-recalled-for-fuel-pump-issue/]


===Safety===
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===Photos===
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Image:2008 Kia Rondo.jpg|The 2008 Kia Rondo
Image:Kia Rondo rear corner.jpg|Rear of the Kia Rondo
Image:Kia Rondo interior.jpg|Kia Rondo interior
Image:Kia Rondo seats.jpg|Third row seats
Image:Kia Rondo bodykit.jpg|Accessory body kit
Image:Kia Rondo bodykit.jpg|Accessory body kit
Image:Kia Rondo Rear spoiler.jpg|Accessory spoiler
Image:Kia Rondo Rear spoiler.jpg|Accessory spoiler
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===Main Competitors===
===Main Competitors===
* [[Pontiac Vibe|Pontiac Vibe GT]]
* [[Dodge Caliber|Dodge Caliber R/T]]
* [[Saab 9-2X]]
* [[Subaru Impreza|Subaru Impreza Sport Wagon]]
* [[Toyota Matrix|Toyota Matrix XRS]]


==Hybrid Models==
==Hybrid Models==
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==Unique Attributes==
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==Interior==
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==Criticisms==
==Criticisms==
Please make sure to '''''keep critiques in a third-person point of view'''''. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''.


==Generations==
Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary and pictures wherever applicable.


==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)==
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==Current Generation: (2007–present)==


==Worldwide==
==Worldwide==
[[Image:Kia Carens.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The Kia Carens.]]
The Kia Rondo has been marketed in Europe under a different name since 1999. Known in Europe as the Carens it took 7 years for Kia to bring their offering in the [[Compact MPV]] segment stateside. The Carens/Rondo is identified here instead as a crossover vehicle (A cross between a car, van, wagon whatever suits you).


In Australia, the Rondo came with a 2.0 litre engine. The Rondo7 comes with Electronic Stability Control, ABS brakes with EBD, 7 seats and CD player with iPod compatiblity and costs $24,990 AUD.
{{-}}


==Design quirks and oddities==
==Design quirks and oddities==
 
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the [[Automobile|vehicle]] in this section.


==Awards==
==Awards==
* 2008 '''Drive''' ''Car Of The Year - best people mover''


==See Also==
{{Kia}}


==See also==
==External Links==
*[http://www.kia.com/rondo/index.php Kia America Official Kia Rondo Website]


 
[[Category:Pages with the First Anniversary Infobox Upgrade]]
==External Links==
{{Kia}}

Latest revision as of 07:00, 28 August 2010

Kia Rondo.jpg
Kia Rondo
Kia
aka Type aka here, not up there
Production 2007-present
Class Crossover MPV
Body Style 5-door, 5-seat MPV
Length 179 in
Width 71 in
Height 65 in
Wheelbase 106 in
Weight 3333 lb (5 seats, I4)
3399 lb (7 seats, I4)
3443 lb (5 seats, V6)
3511 lb (7 seats, V6)
Transmission 4-speed automatic (I4)
5-speed automatic (V6)
Engine 2.4 litre Inline-4
2.7 litre V6
Power I4:
162 hp @ 5800 rpm
164 lb-ft. @ 4250 rpm
V6:
182 hp @ 6000 rpm
182 lb-ft. @ 4000 rpm
Similar similar (competition)
Designer Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)

Use the following MODEL TEMPLATE as the foundation for the Wikicars' Model page:

Start off with a brief Introduction to the particular MODEL. Please DO NOT use the same Introduction text from the <MODEL> Review page, but rather paraphrase ideas relevant to grasp an overall scope of the vehicle.

See Wikicars' comprehensive Kia Rondo Review.

Recent Changes

Mention any minor facelifts or major changes made to the vehicle here.

Styles and Major Options

Certain vehicles come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.

Pricing

Add more fields as necessary.

MODEL Trims
Trim1 Trim2 Trim3 Trim4
MSRP
$Price1 $Price2 $Price3 $Price4
Invoice
$Price1 $Price2 $Price3 $Price4

Gas Mileage

Add more fields as necessary.

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim
Trim1 Trim2 Trim3 Trim4
MPG
c/h c/h c/h c/h

Engine and Transmission

Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.

Performance

Please make sure to write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view. This section should include information about the car's acceleration figures, handling, braking, etc.

If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.

Reliability

  • RECALL ALERT: On September 24, 2008, Kia issued a recall alert affecting 7,000 2008-'09 Rondo EX and LX equipped with the 2.4 litre four cylinder engine due to a fuel pump issue that could lead to fuel starvation and possible crash. Both Kia and the NHTSA urge owners take their cars to the nearest dealer or to call Kia at 800-333-4542. [1]

Safety

Safety features on the Rondo include:

  • Dual front advanced airbags
  • Dual front seat mounted airbags
  • Side Curtain airbags
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Four-wheel disc braks
  • Anti-lock brakes

Photos

  • The 2008 Kia Rondo

  • Rear of the Kia Rondo

  • Kia Rondo interior

  • Third row seats

  • Accessory body kit

  • Accessory spoiler

  • Accessory rear bumper guard

Colors

Exterior Colors

  • Black Cherry
  • Clear White
  • Fine Silver
  • Light Almond Beige
  • Urban Grey
  • Velvet Blue
  • Volcanic Red

Interior Colors

  • Beige
  • Grey

Main Competitors

Hybrid Models

If there are hybrid versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.

Unique Attributes

If there are any features of this vehicle that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class, then mention those unique attributes here.

Interior

This section should include information on the interior's design, build quality, ergonomics, space (head and legroom, front and rear), features, stowage compartments and overall comfortability and livability. Add pictures wherever applicable and keep information in a third-person point of view.

Resale Values

Add more fields as necessary.

<MODEL> Year
Year X Year X-2 Year X-3 Year X-4
Resale Value
$ $ $ $

Criticisms

Please make sure to keep critiques in a third-person point of view. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.

Generations

Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary and pictures wherever applicable.

Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures.

Current Generation: (2007–present)

Worldwide

The Kia Carens.

The Kia Rondo has been marketed in Europe under a different name since 1999. Known in Europe as the Carens it took 7 years for Kia to bring their offering in the Compact MPV segment stateside. The Carens/Rondo is identified here instead as a crossover vehicle (A cross between a car, van, wagon whatever suits you).

In Australia, the Rondo came with a 2.0 litre engine. The Rondo7 comes with Electronic Stability Control, ABS brakes with EBD, 7 seats and CD player with iPod compatiblity and costs $24,990 AUD.

Design quirks and oddities

Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the vehicle in this section.

Awards

  • 2008 Drive Car Of The Year - best people mover

See Also

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KIA

Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai | Kia

Current: Sedona · Sorento · Sportage · Rondo · Optima · Rio · Borrego · Forte · Forte Koup · Soul · Cadenza

Current (Europe and Asia): Picanto · Cee'd · Pro cee'd · Cerato · Venga · Magentis

Historic: Pride · Spectra · Amanti

Concept: KCV-III · KCD-I Slice · Sport · KCV4 Mojave · Soul Concept · Multi-S Crossover · KCD-II · Kue · Cee'd · Pro cee'd · Kia Rondo SX · Ex cee'd Cabrio · KND-4 4x4 · Kee Sports Coupe Concept · Eco cee'd Concept · SOUL Concepts · SOUL Burner Concept · SOUL Diva Concept · SOUL Searcher Concept · Koup Concept · Soul Hybrid Concept · Borrego Limited Concept · SOULster Concept · MPV Concept · №3 Concept · KND-5 Concept · Ray PHEV Concept · Venga EV Concept · POP EV Concept · Sportage Antenna "Work" Concept · Sportage Antenna "Play" Concept · Forte Koup Type R Concept · KV7 Concept

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External Links

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