After skipping a model year, the Kia Rondo is back with a complete redesign that includes a new four-cylinder engine for the 2014 model year.
The Kia Rondo can provide seating for up to seven occupants and competes in the compact
people-mover market niche with the likes of Mazda5 and Dodge Journey. Great value for money is the Kia mantra and even a base Rondo comes with a high level of feature content.
The entry level Rondo LX comes with: AUX & USB input ports; Bluetooth wireless technology; 4-wheel disc brakes; an anti-lock braking system (ABS); electronic stability control (ESC); Vehicle Stability Management (VSM); Hill Assist Control (HAC); a tilt and telescopic steering wheel; steering wheel mounted audio controls; steering wheel mounted cruise control; a trip computer; a sunglass holder; a conversation mirror; body-coloured side-view mirrors and outside door handles; a rear spoiler; front fog lights; a height adjusting driver seat; heated front seats; air conditioning; power door locks; power windows; power heated side-view mirrors; windshield wiper de-icer; and an AM/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite stereo system.
Moving up to Rondo EX adds: Active ECO; automatic headlights; Clean Air ionizer; a leather wrapped gear shift knob; a leather wrapped steering wheel; a portable cargo flashlight; a portable cargo lamp; a power extendable driver seat leg cushion; a rear backup warning system; roof rails; 17" alloy wheels; a UVO infotainment system; a rear-view camera; auto Climate Control; an auto-dimming rear-view mirror; rain-sensing windshield wipers; chrome door handles and mouldings; a cargo screen and luggage net; leather seats (black); automatic power folding side-view mirrors; LED day time running lights; push button start; Smart Key; Power Driver Seat w/ power lumbar; side-view mirror signal repeaters; rear door sunshades; a heated steering wheel;
and obstacle-detecting windows (all).
The top-line Rondo EX Luxury features: 18” Machined-finish alloy wheels; a Panoramic Sunroof; HID headlights; headlight washer nozzles; LED light bar taillights; an Enhanced Supervision cluster (TFT/LCD); a black headliner; a ventilated driver seat; rear heated seats; an electric parking brake; and a front and rear parking warning system.
This vehicle has not yet been reviewed