New Cars: Review of the new Kia Rondo focus on value

Kia has always been among the leading carmakers around the globe with the variety of features that its products are composed of. With 2008 Kia Rondo EX V6, it has continued its trend of coming up with excellent models.

2008 Kia Rondo EX V6 can appear great with metallic paint. Its rearview mirrors are power-adjustable and body-colored. Tinted glasses on windows look perfect and can be operated by the touch of a single button. Special lights have been provided in the car for clear viewing and smooth running during foggy days.

If storage space was always a concern for you while buying a car, then 2008 Kia Rondo EX V6 will remove your worries. It has ample storage space with an illuminated glove box. Floor space is also very well used by a covered console areas. Backseat pockets along with rear and front doors have storage options too.

Interior of 2008 Kia Rondo EX V6 is quiet spacious and comfortable. The floor is completely carpet covered and assisted by floor mats in both front and rear portions. Cloth seats, which are common in theatres, provide excellent comfort to passengers. Rear seats of bench type with adjustable headrests, which are reclining in nature, are also provided in the car. Drivers have the option of adjusting seat height and headrests according to their need. The interior of the car has an air conditioning and filtering system that allows comfortable atmosphere to prevail inside it.

2008 Kia Rondo EX V6 has an automatic transmission system in its engine along with an overdrive option. This transmission system is a manually interactive one with maximum limit up to 5-speed. Leather steering wheel of the car looks great and is supported on a tilt column. It has a pinion-variable assisted steering.

2008 Kia Rondo EX V6 has an excellent suspension system. The car has separate suspensions for its front & rear portion. They are assisted by coil springs and shock absorbers, which are gas charged, for providing you with smooth running. The car has mounted controls for audio and cruise control on its steering.

Braking of a car is always an important aspect to consider. 2008 Kia Rondo EX V6 has disc brakes, which gives accurate and smooth braking. The front brakes are vented in nature and rear ones are of solid type.

2008 Kia Rondo EX V6 has numerous safety options to offer with airbags which open up in multi-stages. Airbags are also provided on the top to safeguard passengers in case of mishap. Seatbelts give ultimate protection for avoiding any unforeseen event. Special locks are provided in rear doors to give safety to your children while traveling.

Experts feel that 2008 Kia Rondo EX V6 has the feature necessary for giving tough competition to the car of similar genre. This is amongst the perfect additions in the global automobile market.

Tech Specs

Body: 4-door wagon

Engine: 2.7 liter V6 182 hp

Transmission: 5 - speed automatic

Torque: 182 ft/lbs

Power: 182 hp

Tires: SBRP225/50R17

Verdict:

For: Fuel economy is excellent and is well supported by smooth braking and finishing

Against: Quality of tires is below average