Kia

Kia Rondo

Price $19,995 – $28,195
Fuel consumption 7.5 – 11.5 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 72%(view ratings)
The Rondo’s days are numbered. Although it definitely won’t be wiped off the map in 2013, it has to be thoroughly revamped if it wants to compete with the new Ford C-Max and recent Mazda5. In the meantime, the 2012 model is a carbon copy of the 2011, except for a few minor tweaks. The two engines offered are a 2.4L 4-cylinder and a 2.7L V6. These can be paired with either a 4-speed or 5-speed automatic transmission.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 72%
Driving 6/10
Safety 7/10
Interior 8/10
Reliability 8/10
Winter driving 7/10
Comfort 7/10

What's new in 2012

No major change

Pros

  • Good quality for price
  • Silhouette is aging well
  • Very practical
  • Stress-free handling
  • Warranty for five years/100,000 km

Cons

  • Seats could be more comfortable
  • Third row is too tight and only available on the $$ trims
  • No manual gearbox
  • Not the spiciest ride

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