2010 Kia Rondo: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2010 Kia Rondo should see no major changes. In size and price, this midsize front-wheel-drive wagon slots between Kia's compact Spectra5 hatchback and midsize Sorento SUV. Rondo should continue to offer Base, LX, and EX trim levels. LX and EX should remain available with a 175-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder or a 192-hp 2.7-liter V6 engine, while Base models should continue to be 4-cylinder only. Four-cylinder models should have a 4-speed automatic transmission, while V6 versions should have a 5-speed automatic. Five-passenger seating should remain standard on Base and LX. A 60/40 split-folding 3rd-row bench that increases seating capacity to seven should remain optional on the LX and standard on the EX. Available safety features should include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Power windows, locks, and mirrors should remain standard. Leather upholstery should remain standard on the EX. Heated front seats should remain standard on the EX and optional on the LX. A navigation system is should continue to be available on the EX. This report is based on evaluations of the 2009 Kia Rondo.