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2009 Kia Rondo - Expert Reviews

MSRP: $17,495 - $22,295 See Local Classifieds
 
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Edmunds
2009 kia rondo Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Lots of features for a low price, choice of four- or six-cylinder power, simple interior controls, comfy seats, excellent visibility, optional third row...

CarGurus
CarGurus' Review for 2009 kia rondo

...While the features offered in the EX are quite nice, the LX and even the Base trims are still quite well-equipped, and all are great values for the price...

Cars.com
2009 Kia Rondo Professional Cars.com Review

...curtain airbags Standard side-impact airbags Standard active head restraints in front Standard antilock brakes Standard electronic stability system...

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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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