- minivan 65,577
- 6,991 high price
- East Rochester, NY
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- autoshopper.com
- minivan 65,577 gasoline automatic
2009 kia rondo review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Tidy, thrifty utility vehicle seats seven. introductionthe kia rondo takes up little space yet it seats up to seven adults. We found the ride, handling and brakes of the kia rondo excellent. We found it to be strong, offering good acceleration performance for passing on two-lane roads, and it's smooth and quiet when cruising down the highway. It's rated 18/26 mpg and delivers more thrust more smoothly and adds just $1,000 to the retail price, making it a bargain. the seats are comfortable whether in cloth or leather. The driver sits relatively high and the rondo feels like neither a car nor a sport utility. In addition to people, it can haul lots of stuff; just flip down the back two rows of seats. for 2009, both engines are upgraded in power. The 2. 7-liter v6 was 182 horsepower, and is now 192 in all states. There is a new plus package for the lx trim level; it includes alloy wheels, carpeted floormats and heated front seats 590). The lx is also available in a base version without remote entry and cruise control 17,495). the rondo ex 21,295) adds leather trim, 17-inch alloy wheels, chrome grille, door handles and molding, fog lamps, heated mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, lights for the vanity mirrors, and a cd/mp3 six-speaker sound system. Roof rails come standard, but the crossbars to make them functional are optional 200). A cargo cover is available as a dealer accessory. safety equipment on every rondo includes front airbags, side airbags in front, full-length airbag curtains (including for third-row seats), active front headrests, anti-lock disc brakes, electronic stability control, and a government mandated tire pressure monitor. Kia should be commended for giving the attractively-priced rondo such a healthy complement of safety features for the money. walkaroundthe kia rondo looks like a cross between a minivan and a five-door hatchback, and not like a small suv. The chin fascia holds projector-beam foglamps on the ex and a dark horizontal air opening below the grille. the rondo ex has chrome slats in the grille, chrome door handles and a chrome strip on the side, but the less-expensive lx, with a black grille and no chrome on the side, looks cleaner. the pillars are black, creating an unbroken glass effect with tinted windows. The rear glass is a simple large rectangle, a bit wider on the bottom and smoothly sloped. It doesn't open separately. the wheelbase is long when compared to the total length, resulting in short front and rear overhangs (the part of the car that extends ahead of or behind the wheels). That helps maximize interior space. the five-spoke alloy wheels are simple, silver, and individual, with each of the five spokes having a stylish twist. interiorthe kia rondo has a versatile interior. Counting all the ways the three rows divide, recline and fold, kia cites some 32 different seating configurations with the optional third-row seat. since roomy seating is what makes the rondo special, let's start with a tale of the tape: leg room in the front, middle and third rows is 41. 3, 38. 2 and 31. 3 inches, compared to 40. 7, 35. 2 and 30. 7 in the mazda5, and 41. 8, 38. 3 and 30. 0 in the rav4. But inches expressed as numbers on a page aren't necessarily conclusive. It's cozy back there, not the best place for adults. On each side of the third row, there's a good-sized storage bin with a flip-up top like a console, and one cupholder. The second-row seats recline, as well. for cargo carrying, both the second and third rows fold flat easily; the second-row seat cushion folds forward and the seatback flops down, with the headrest flipping back. Each side of each row folds separately, so a long space can be created on one side of the car, suitable for, say, a short kayak. With all the rear seats down, there's a lot of cargo space. With the third row in use, there's only room behind the seat for a couple of briefcases. The cloth looks better in gray than beige: less old-fashioned. The perforated gray leather seats added a real touch of class. The driver's seat is high and affords good visibility; from behind the wheel, the rondo feels like neither an suv nor a car, which is what a crossover is about. The climate ducts are round and balanced, and the knobs are easy to understand and operate. The leather-wrapped steering wheel on the ex feels great, and there are steering wheel controls, as well. cubby storage includes a compartment on top of the dashboard, more convenient for the driver than the glovebox because it's easily reachable. For its part, the glovebox is a good size. The automatic shift lever is located up on the center stack, giving more room for the console between the seats, which is deep and square. Forward of the console compartment there are two fixed cupholders and a slot for a cell phone. the interior is nice and quiet; most noise comes from the tires over freeway expansion strips. AM/FM✔ Bucket Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Leather Seats✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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