2007 Kia Rondo: Overview

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2007 Kia Rondo 

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  • MSRP: $16,395 -$20,195
  • Invoice: $15,625 -$18,895

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In size and price, this midsize front-wheel-drive wagon slots between Kia's compact Spectra5 hatchback and midsize Sorento SUV. Rondo offers LX and EX trim levels, both of which are available with a 4-cyl or V6 engine. Five-passenger seating is standard. An optional 60/40 split folding 3rd-row bench increases seating capacity to seven. Four-cyl models have 162 hp and a 4-speed automatic transmission. V6s have 182 hp and a 5-speed automatic. ABS and an antiskid system are standard. All Rondos have front side airbags and curtain side airbags that cover all seating rows. Power windows, locks, and mirrors are standard. Leather upholstery is available for EX models as part of a package that includes heated front seats.

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Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Cars comprise popularly priced sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons with wheelbases 100 inches or longer.

Our Best Buys include the Honda Civic and Mazda 3. Our Recommended picks are the Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Focus, and Mazda 5.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category EX 4-cylinder Rating Midsize Car Average Rating
Acceleration 4 5.9
Fuel Economy 5 5.1
Ride Quality 6 6.1
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 6.2
Quietness 5 6.2
Controls 7 6.7
Details 0 3
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 6.8
Room/Comfort (rear) 6 5.1
Cargo Room 6 4.8
Value within Class 6 6.3
Total Score: 57 62.2

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