Kia Rondo

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Pricing
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Reliability

 * RECALL ALERT: On September 24, 2008, Kia issued a recall alert affecting 7,000 2008-'09 Rondo EX and LX equipped with the 2.4 litre four cylinder engine due to a fuel pump issue that could lead to fuel starvation and possible crash. Both Kia and the NHTSA urge owners take their cars to the nearest dealer or to call Kia at 800-333-4542.

Safety
Safety features on the Rondo include:
 * Dual front advanced airbags
 * Dual front seat mounted airbags
 * Side Curtain airbags
 * Electronic Stability Control
 * Four-wheel disc braks
 * Anti-lock brakes

Colors
Exterior Colors
 * Black Cherry
 * Clear White
 * Fine Silver
 * Light Almond Beige
 * Urban Grey
 * Velvet Blue
 * Volcanic Red

Interior Colors
 * Beige
 * Grey

Main Competitors

 * Pontiac Vibe GT
 * Dodge Caliber R/T
 * Saab 9-2X
 * Subaru Impreza Sport Wagon
 * Toyota Matrix XRS

Hybrid Models
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Interior
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Generations
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Worldwide
The Kia Rondo has been marketed in Europe under a different name since 1999. Known in Europe as the Carens it took 7 years for Kia to bring their offering in the Compact MPV segment stateside. The Carens/Rondo is identified here instead as a crossover vehicle (A cross between a car, van, wagon whatever suits you).

In Australia, the Rondo came with a 2.0 litre engine. The Rondo7 comes with Electronic Stability Control, ABS brakes with EBD, 7 seats and CD player with iPod compatiblity and costs $24,990 AUD.

Design quirks and oddities
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Awards

 * 2008 Drive Car Of The Year - best people mover