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2009 Kia Rondo Features Review

February 23, 2009

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

bells and whistles you would expect from an expensive car
Canadian Driver

Lots of features for a low price
Edmunds

better equipped to carry toys than have too many built-in
Jalopnik

offering a lot for the money
New York Newsday

Kia is generous when it comes to standard features on its cars, and the 2009 Kia Rondo is no exception.

The standard sound system includes an input jack for an MP3 player and other audio devices, and for 2009 there’s a new optional system with Sirius Satellite Radio capabilities, complete with three months of complimentary service. An iPod cable is offered as an option. With the Premium Package on EX models, an eight-speaker Infinity sound and navigation system, also new for 2009, become available. Standard on all EX models are steering wheel-mounted audio controls, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, leather trim, illuminated vanity mirrors, heated seats, and metal-finish interior door handles.

Canadian Driver notes the lack of a telescoping steering wheel in the Rondo. Ultimately, the reviewer is able to adapt to this particular deficiency, but drivers with short arms should be aware of it.

The New York Times reports that the many features offered on the Rondo Kia represent a tremendous value, even when such features are optional. The base model starts at around $17,000, but even for a fully loaded Kia Rondo, this source states that one would be "hard pressed to spend more than $25,000."

The warranty is another reason to consider the Rondo; Kia's coverage ranges up to ten years or 100,000 miles on the powertrain.

Conclusion

Plenty of standard features are fitted on the 2009 Kia Rondo, and several must-have options are newly available.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:bells and whistles you would expect from an expensive carCanadian DriverLots of features for a low priceEdmundsbetter equipped to carry toys than have too many built-inJalopnikoffering a lot for the moneyNew York Newsday Kia is generous when it comes to standard features on its cars, and the 2009 Kia Rondo is no exception. The standard sound system includes an input jack for an MP3 player and other audio devices, and for 2009 there’s a new optional system with Sirius Satellite Radio capabilities, complete with three months of complimentary service. An iPod cable is offered as an option. With the Premium Package on EX models, an eight-speaker Infinity sound and navigation system, also new for 2009, become available. Standard on all EX models are steering wheel-mounted audio controls, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, leather trim, illuminated vanity mirrors, heated seats, and metal-finish interior door handles. Canadian Driver notes the lack of a telescoping steering wheel in the Rondo. Ultimately, the reviewer is able to adapt to this particular deficiency, but drivers with short arms should be aware of it. The New York Times reports that the many features offered on the Rondo Kia represent a tremendous value, even when such features are optional. The base model starts at around $17,000, but even for a fully loaded Kia Rondo, this source states that one would be "hard pressed to spend more than $25,000." The warranty is another reason to consider the Rondo; Kia's coverage ranges up to ten years or 100,000 miles on the powertrain. ConclusionPlenty of standard features are fitted on the 2009 Kia Rondo, and several must-have options are newly available.  2009 KIA RONDO STYLING | [5 out of 10] Car and Driver: "Less glamorous than a minivan...ugh" Cars.com: "Friendly face has few edges" Edmunds: "Lack of pizzazz" Kelley Blue Book: "Clean lines" New York Times: "an attractive design" Inside and out, TheCarConnection.com notices that ...

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Other Choices:

Closest to the 2009 Kia Rondo in size—at least in the U.S. market—is the Mazda5. But unlike the Rondo, the Mazda5 has sliding doors, which many may prefer; it's also peppier and more fun to drive—with a standard manual transmission—and looks the part, with sportier, more appealing styling. However, the Rondo is quieter and more refined, rides better, and has a space that’s more easily reconfigured than in the Rondo. The Chevrolet HHR and Chrysler PT Cruiser are other alternatives; both offer retro styling and flexible cargo arrangements, but neither has a third-row seat. The Scion xB is quite fuel-efficient compared to these other models, but its boxy interior somehow doesn’t translate to that much interior space. Finally, the new Toyota Venza is another larger rival. It’s a tall, carlike wagon offering a standard four-cylinder engine and roomy seating for five, but the Venza’s lower, sleeker profile doesn’t yield as much cargo space inside as some of the others.

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