Road TestCar reviews - Kia - Rondo - EX-L 5-dr wagonKia modelsOverviewKia's new Rondo shows econonical seven-seat transport need not look like a bread box24 Jul 2008 THERE are many people downsizing from large people-movers or SUVs who want a car that delivers all-important fuel economy and city-driving flexibility while maintaining the ability to cart seven occupants around. Kia's new Rondo answers the call for a mid-size four-cylinder family-friendly seven-seater that won’t break the bank and has loads of safety features to boot. The smart, euro-styled Rondo proves that a people-mover does not necessarily have to look like a bread box to serve its duties, too. Model release date: 1 April 2008 to 1 May 2013 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelKia's late, unloved Carens was based on the Shuma platform and had seating for six occupants. The engine was a 1.8-litre engine also sourced from the Shuma sedan/hatch range and produced 81kW at 5750rpm and 152Nm of torque at 4500rpm. The 1.8-litre drove through the front wheels via a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. The Carens manual was $23,990 and the auto $2000 extra. |
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