Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Motor Trend: 2007 Kia Rondo long term update


By Ron Kiino
Photography by William Walker

"So quiet at idle, it feels almost like an electric," claims copy chief Jacqueline Manfredi. If it actually were, it might rack up more miles (we tend to like novelties); but as such, it's only accumulated around 14,000 in nine months, lower than usual.

Still, as Manfredi notes, there's much to like with the Rondo: "The interior is efficient and gracious. My stuff fits where it belongs, and the seats are comfy. In fact, it conveys a sense of roominess that's a surprise. While it's not a powerhouse, it can accelerate into a lane opening with aplomb. It has one of the easiest to use hatches of my experience-not heavy to lift and with a grabber right where it needs to be. Plus, those racks on top make it look almost cool. I could totally live with this thing."
-MotorTrend.com

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