Kia Rondo

2009-06-09T16:31:25Z

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{{Infobox |
|Image = [[Image:Kia Rondo.jpg|300px]]
|Marque = [[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)'''
}}
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===Recent Changes===
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===Pricing===
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===Gas Mileage===
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===Engine and Transmission===
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===Performance===
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===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===
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===
<gallery>
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 Rear spoiler.jpg|Accessory spoiler
Image:Kia Rondo Rear bumper guard.jpg|Accessory rear bumper guard
</gallery>

===Colors===
''Exterior Colors''
*Black Cherry
*Clear White
*Fine Silver
*Light Almond Beige
*Urban Grey
*Velvet Blue
*Volcanic Red

''Interior Colors''
*Beige
*Grey

===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==
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==Generations==
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==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).
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==See Also==
{{Kia}}

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

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