Body style: Van
Segment: Crossover
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
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The Kia Rondo was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2007. The compact crossover wagon was designed to offer the capabilities of a minivan combined with great fuel economy and class-leading safety.
The Rondo was available with 2 trim levels, the LX and the EX. While the LX came with 16-inch alloy wheels, the EX had 17-inch alloys, along with chrome accents on the front grille and on the door handles. The EX also included roof rails and an optional power tilt sliding moon roof.
The cabin of the Rondo could accommodate from 5 to 7 people, still offering enough legroom and headroom for everybody. The materials used for the cabin were of high quality, and the EX trim level offered optional heated front seats with leather upholstery.
The cargo area was a good size and users could even increase it by folding the rear seats with the 60-40 folding configuration.
Already recognised for their top notch safety, the Rondo included 6 airbags (“advanced dual front, dual front seat-mounted side and full-length side curtains”, as Kia says). Moreover, the Rondo was rated 5-stars for safety.
The Rondo came with 2 engine options: a 2.4-liter developing 162 hp, mated with a 4-speed automatic transmission and a 2.7-liter V6 with 182 hp that was available with a 5-speed automatic gearbox.
KIA Rondo 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- 2.4L DOHC 4AT (165 HP)
- 2.4L DOHC 4AT (177 HP)
- 2.7L V6 DOHC 5AT (185 HP)
- 2.7L V6 DOHC 5AT (194 HP)
KIA Rondo
2.4L DOHC 4AT (165 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L DOHC 4AT (165 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
| Power: | 121.4 KW @ 5800 RPM 165 HP @ 5800 RPM 163 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque: | 164 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 222 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | P205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 179 in (4547 mm) |
| Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
| Height: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62/61.8 in (1,575/1,570 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 31.7 cuFT (898 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3333 lbs (1512 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4546 lbs (2062 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
KIA Rondo
2.4L DOHC 4AT (177 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L DOHC 4AT (177 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
| Power: | 130.2 KW @ 6000 RPM 177 HP @ 6000 RPM 175 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 169 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 229 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | P205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 179 in (4547 mm) |
| Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
| Height: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62/61.8 in (1,575/1,570 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 31.7 cuFT (898 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3406 lbs (1545 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4619 lbs (2095 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
KIA Rondo
2.7L V6 DOHC 5AT (185 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L V6 DOHC 5AT (185 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2656 cm3 |
| Power: | 136.1 KW @ 6000 RPM 185 HP @ 6000 RPM 183 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 182 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 247 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | P205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 179 in (4547 mm) |
| Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
| Height: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62/61.8 in (1,575/1,570 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 31.7 cuFT (898 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3444 lbs (1562 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4656 lbs (2112 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
KIA Rondo
2.7L V6 DOHC 5AT (194 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L V6 DOHC 5AT (194 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2656 cm3 |
| Power: | 142.7 KW @ 6000 RPM 194 HP @ 6000 RPM 191 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 250 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | P205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 179 in (4547 mm) |
| Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
| Height: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62/61.8 in (1,575/1,570 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 31.7 cuFT (898 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3519 lbs (1596 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4731 lbs (2146 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |