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Ready for anything – Kia introduces the new Rondo designed to provide you the best of many worlds.  So you want an SUV for its style and flexibility, but you don’t want to give up the handling and fuel efficiency of a sedan.  That’s where Rondo comes in with its spacious interior and sporty styling combined with car-like handling and impressive fuel efficiency. 

Kia has created what is simply the best crossover combination of vehicles

Many car makers are trying desperately for create combination or crossover vehicles, but with the Rondo Kia simply listened and delivered more of the things you need to accommodate a demanding, active lifestyle.  Things like class-leading interior space, horsepower, and safety. 

See where Rondo tops the others in features and specifications comparisons

Rondo comes with an interior that is as flexible as it is spacious.  With available third row seating the Rondo seats up to seven people in total comfort.  To get all those people or all that stuff where you need to go and in order to make the drive as much fun as the destination, Kia offers a 4 cylinder with more standard horsepower than Chevy HHR, Toyota Matrix, or Mazda5 and an even more powerful V6. 

When it comes to safety, warranty, and value others can't compare with Rondo

Rondo is spacious and well equipped with loads features for convenience, comfort, and functionality.  But you also get the unmatched safety and protection in Rondo’s class-leading standard safety features and the most comprehensive warranty coverage in the Kia Total Protection Package.


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Kia Rondo compared to Chevy HHR, Toyota Matrix and GMC Acadia

2007 Kia Rondo
2007 Chevrolet HHR
2007 Toyota Matrix
2007 GMC Acadia
Style/Trim
LX 4dr Wagon
(2.4L 4cyl 4A)
LS 4dr Wagon
(2.2L 4cyl 5M)
4dr Wagon
(1.8L 4cyl 4A)
SLE-1 4dr
SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Pricing
MSRP
$16,395
$16,005
$16,210
$29,255
Invoice
$15,625
$15,125
$14,994
$27,353
Destination Charge
$600
$590
$620
$735
Warranty
Basic
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
10 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
Roadside
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
 -
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
Rust
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
6 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / Unlimited mi.
6 yr. / 100000 mi.
Standard Engine
Base Engine Type & Cylinders
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
V6
Base Engine Displacement
2.4 liters
2.2 liters
1.8 liters
3.6 liters
Valvetrain
16 Valves
16 Valves
16 Valves
24 Valves
double overhead cam (DOHC)
double overhead cam (DOHC)
double overhead cam (DOHC)
double overhead cam (DOHC)
Horsepower
162 hp @ 5800 rpm
149 hp @ 5600 rpm
126 hp @ 6000 rpm
275 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque
164 ft-lbs. @ 4250 rpm
152 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm
122 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm
251 ft-lbs. @ 3200 rpm
Transmission
Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive
Manual, 5-Spd
Automatic, 4-Spd
Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive
Suspension
Independent Suspension
four-wheel
front
front
four-wheel
Stabilizer Bars
front and rear
front and rear
front and rear
front and rear
Turning Circle
35.6 ft.
36 ft.
36.8 ft.
40.4 ft.
Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg.
22 mpg.
29 mpg.
18 mpg.
Highway
29 mpg.
30 mpg.
34 mpg.
26 mpg.
Towing & Payload
Max. Towing Capacity
5000 lbs.
1000 lbs.
 -
4500 lbs.
Safety Features
Standard Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side, Head/Curtain, Rear
Driver, Passenger
Driver, Passenger
Driver, Passenger, Side, Head/Curtain, Rear
Brakes - Front
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
Brakes - Rear
disc
drum
drum
ventilated disc
Anti - Lock Brakes
4-wheel ABS
4-wheel ABS - Optional
4-wheel ABS - Optional
4-wheel ABS
Traction Control
Not Available
Optional
Optional
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Standard
De-powered Air Bags
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Head Air Bag
front and rear
front and rear - Optional
front and rear - Optional
front, rear and third row
Side Air Bag
dual front
Not Available
dual front - Optional
dual front
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
front
front
front
Rear Center Seatbelt Type
3-point belt
3-point belt
3-point belt
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Child Seat Anchors
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Headrests
2
2
2
2
Rear Headrests
3
2
2
2
Crash Test Ratings
Driver
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
Passenger
5 stars
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
Side Impact Front
5 stars
5 stars
3 stars
5 stars
Side Impact Rear
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
Rollover Resistance
4 stars
4 stars
4 stars
Not Tested
Interior
Front Headroom
41.6 in.
39.6 in.
40.6 in.
40.4 in.
Rear Headroom
40.2 in.
39 in.
39.8 in.
39.3 in.
Front Hip Room
54.6 in.
50.1 in.
51.7 in.
57.8 in.
Rear Hip Room
53.9 in.
50.6 in.
47.8 in.
57.9 in.
Front Leg Room
41.3 in.
40.6 in.
41.8 in.
41.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.2 in.
39.5 in.
36.3 in.
36.9 in.
Maximum Luggage Capacity
31.7 cu.ft.
25.2 cu.ft.
21.8 cu.ft.
19.7 cu.ft.
Maximum Seating
7
5
5
8
EPA Passenger Volume
107.8 cu.ft.
 -
96.2 cu.ft.
 -
Convenience Features
Cargo Area Tie Downs
Standard
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Outlets - Front
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Outlets - Rear
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Being Researched
Center Console
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Overhead Console
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Power Features
Power Door Locks
power door locks
remote power door locks
remote power door locks - Optional
remote power door locks
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Optional
Standard
One-Touch Power Windows
1
1
1 - Optional
1
Outside Driver Mirror Adjustment
power
power
manual remote
power
Outside Passenger Mirror Adjustment
power
power
manual remote
power
Exterior
Length
179 in.
176.2 in.
171.3 in.
200.7 in.
Width
71.7 in.
69.1 in.
69.9 in.
78.2 in.
Height
65 in.
63.1 in.
61.6 in.
72.8 in.
Weight
3333 lbs.
3155 lbs.
2756 lbs.
4722 lbs.
Wheel Base
106.3 in.
103.5 in.
102.4 in.
118.9 in.
Ground Clearance
6.1 in.
6.3 in.
5.9 in.
7.4 in.

Compare Rondo to Pontiac Vibe, Dodge Caliber and Dodge Nitro

2007 Kia Rondo
2007 Pontiac Vibe
2007 Dodge Caliber
2007 Dodge Nitro
Style/Trim
LX 4dr Wagon
(2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4dr Wagon
(1.8L 4cyl 5M)
R/T 4dr Wagon
(2.4L 4cyl 5M)
SXT 4dr SUV
(3.7L 6cyl 6M)
Pricing
MSRP
$16,395
$16,760
$17,820
$19,225
Invoice
$15,625
$15,838
$16,626
$18,065
Destination Charge
$600
$585
$560
$660
Warranty
Basic
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
10 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
Roadside
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
Rust
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
6 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
Standard Engine
Base Engine Type & Cylinders
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
V6
Base Engine Displacement
2.4 liters
1.8 liters
2.4 liters
3.7 liters
Valvetrain
16 Valves
16 Valves
16 Valves
12 Valves
double overhead cam (DOHC)
double overhead cam (DOHC)
double overhead cam (DOHC)
single overhead cam (SOHC)
Horsepower
162 hp @ 5800 rpm
126 hp @ 6000 rpm
172 hp @ 6000 rpm
210 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
164 ft-lbs. @ 4250 rpm
122 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm
165 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm
235 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive
Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive
Manual, 5-Spd
Manual, 6-Spd w/Overdrive
Suspension
Independent Suspension
four-wheel
front
four-wheel
front
Stabilizer Bars
front and rear
front and rear
front and rear
front and rear
Turning Circle
35.6 ft.
36.7 ft.
35.5 ft.
36.3 ft.
Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg.
30 mpg.
26 mpg.
18 mpg.
Highway
29 mpg.
36 mpg.
31 mpg.
24 mpg.
Towing & Payload
Max. Towing Capacity
5000 lbs.
1500 lbs.
2000 lbs.
3500 lbs.
Safety Features
Standard Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side, Head/Curtain, Rear
Driver, Passenger
Driver, Passenger, Head/Curtain
Driver, Passenger, Side, Rear
Brakes - Front
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
Brakes - Rear
disc
drum
disc
disc
Anti - Lock Brakes
4-wheel ABS
4-wheel ABS - Optional
4-wheel ABS
4-wheel ABS
Stability Control
Standard
Optional
Optional
Standard
De-powered Air Bags
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Head Air Bag
front and rear
front and rear - Optional
front and rear
front and rear
Side Air Bag
dual front
dual front - Optional
dual front - Optional
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
front
Being Researched
Being Researched
Rear Center Seatbelt Type
3-point belt
3-point belt
3-point belt
3-point belt
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Child Seat Anchors
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Headrests
2
2
2
2
Rear Headrests
3
2
2
2
Crash Test Ratings
Driver
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
Passenger
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
5 stars
Side Impact Front
5 stars
3 stars
5 stars
5 stars
Side Impact Rear
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
5 stars
Rollover Resistance
4 stars
4 stars
4 stars
3 stars
Interior
Front Headroom
41.6 in.
40.6 in.
39.8 in.
40.6 in.
Rear Headroom
40.2 in.
39.8 in.
38.9 in.
40.8 in.
Front Hip Room
54.6 in.
51.7 in.
52.2 in.
56.8 in.
Rear Hip Room
53.9 in.
47.8 in.
49.6 in.
47.4 in.
Front Leg Room
41.3 in.
41.8 in.
41.8 in.
40.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.2 in.
36.3 in.
35.6 in.
37.7 in.
Maximum Luggage Capacity
31.7 cu.ft.
19.3 cu.ft.
18.5 cu.ft.
32.1 cu.ft.
Maximum Seating
7
5
5
5
EPA Passenger Volume
107.8 cu.ft.
92.2 cu.ft.
95.2 cu.ft.
-
Seating
Rear Seat Type
40-60 split bench
40-60 split bench
bench
bench
Rear Seat Folding
split folding
split folding
split folding
split folding
Third Row Seat Type
50-50 split bench - Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Third Row Seat Folding
manual folding split-bench - Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience Features
Seatback Storage
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cargo Area Tie Downs
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Outlets - Front
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Outlets - Rear
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Center Console
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Overhead Console
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Power Features
Power Door Locks
power door locks
remote power door locks - Optional
remote power door locks
remote power door locks
Power Windows
Standard
Optional
Standard
Standard
One-Touch Power Windows
1
1 - Optional
1
1
Outside Driver Mirror Adjustment
power
power
power
power
Outside Passenger Mirror Adjustment
power
power
power
power
Exterior
Length
179 in.
171.9 in.
173.8 in.
178.9 in.
Width
71.7 in.
69.9 in.
68.8 in.
73.1 in.
Height
65 in.
62.2 in.
60.4 in.
69.9 in.
Weight
3333 lbs.
2700 lbs.
3156 lbs.
3932 lbs.
Wheel Base
106.3 in.
102.4 in.
103.7 in.
108.8 in.
Ground Clearance
6.1 in.
5.9 in.
8.1 in.
Being Researched

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