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2008 Kia Rondo

2008 Kia Rondo Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$16,395 - $20,195

Original MSRP:
$15,625 - $18,895

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2008 Kia Rondo Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 5 Years/60,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 13V114000
Mfg's Report Date APR 01, 2013
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Number of Units Affected 623,658
Summary Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and causing the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Consequence Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2008 Kia Rondo Models & Prices

2008 Kia Rondo LX Base
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Wgn I4 LX Base $16,395 $15,625 $255 / Month*

2008 Kia Rondo LX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Wgn I4 LX $17,895 $16,895 $276 / Month*
4dr Wgn V6 LX $18,895 $17,795 $290 / Month*

2008 Kia Rondo EX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Wgn I4 EX $19,195 $17,995 $294 / Month*
4dr Wgn V6 EX $20,195 $18,895 $308 / Month*

2008 Kia Rondo Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
LX Base LX EX
Black grille crossbars  
Black pwr mirrors    
Body-color door handles  
Body-color heated pwr mirrors    
Body-color pwr mirrors    
Body-color side moldings  
Chrome body side moldings    
Chrome door handles    
Chrome grille crossbars    
Fog lights    
Projector beam auto-off headlamps
Rear intermittent wiper w/washer
Roof rails  
Tinted front windshield w/sunband
Variable intermittent wipers
INTERIOR Features
LX Base LX EX
6-way driver/4-way passenger bucket seat-inc: driver height adjust, height adjustable active headrests
60/40 multi-fold 2nd row seat, height adjustable headrests
Air conditioning  
AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD/MP3 player-inc: (6) speakers, auxiliary input jack    
AM/FM stereo w/CD player    
AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: auxiliary input jack    
Cargo hooks
Center console w/armrest & dual storage
Cruise control    
Double raschel cloth seat trim    
Flat-woven cloth seat trim  
Floor mats    
Front/rear 12V pwr outlet
Front/rear cupholders
Leather wrapped shift knob    
Leather wrapped tilt steering wheel w/mounted audio controls    
Metallic door handles    
Overhead console sunglass holder
Pwr door locks w/2-turn entry system
Pwr windows w/driver 1-touch auto-down
Rear window defogger
Remote keyless entry w/alarm, panic    
Tilt steering column  
Tire pressure monitoring system
Under rear cargo floor storage compartment
Windshield de-icer    
MECHANICAL Features
LX Base LX EX
16" alloy wheels  
17" alloy wheels    
2.4L DOHC 16-valve I4 engine
2.7L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine  
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD  
Electronic stability control
Front wheel drive
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Independent Macpherson strut front suspension w/coil springs
Multi-link independent rear suspension w/coil springs
P205/60R16 all-season tires  
P225/50R17 all-season Michelin tires    
Pwr rack & pinion steering
SAFETY Features
LX Base LX EX
3-point seat belts, all rows
Driver & front passenger advanced airbags
Fixed child seat anchors (LATCH system)
Front crumple zones
Front seat side mounted airbags
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Height-adjustable front seat belts w/pretensioner, force limiter
Impact-absorbing steering column
Rear child safety door locks
Side-impact door beams
PROCESSING-OTHER Features
LX Base LX EX
City 18/Hwy 26 (2.7L engine/5-speed auto trans)  
City 19/Hwy 26 (2.4L engine/4-speed auto trans)

2008 Kia Rondo Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
LX Base LX EX
50/50 SPLIT FOLD 3RD ROW SEAT  
AIR CONDITIONING    
CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: cruise control, remote keyless entry w/alarm    
LEATHER PKG -inc: heated front leather seats (REQ: PA Premium Pkg)    
PREMIUM PKG -inc: pwr sunroof, Infinity AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer, (10) speakers w/subwoofer    
PREMIUM TIRE PKG -inc: 16" Michelin tires (REQ: TS Seats)  
PAINT Options
LX Base LX EX
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
LX Base LX EX
** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST **
2-ROW CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO)  
3-ROW CARPETED FLOOR MATS (REQ: TS 3RD Row Seat) (PIO)    
BODY KIT -inc: front spoiler, rear valance, side sill skirts, wheels arch moldings, rear lower spoiler (PIO)
CARGO TRAY (PIO)
CROSS BARS (PIO)  
REAR BUMPER PROTECTOR (PIO)
REAR LOWER SPOILER (PIO)
REAR UPPER SPOILER (PIO)
WHEEL LOCKS (PIO)

2008 Kia Rondo Technical Specifications

Brakes
LX Base LX EX
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x - TBD - 11.0 x - TBD - 11.0 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.8 x - TBD - 10.8 x - TBD - 10.8 x - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
LX Base LX EX
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 31.7 31.7 31.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft)
Engine
LX Base LX EX
Displacement 2.4L/146 2.4L/146 2.4L/146
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 162 @ 5800 162 @ 5800 162 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 164 @ 4250 164 @ 4250 164 @ 4250
Exterior Dimensions
LX Base LX EX
Height, Overall (in) 65.0 67.7 67.7
Length, Overall (in) 179.0 179.0 179.0
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.1 6.1 6.1
Wheelbase (in) 106.3 106.3 106.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.7 71.7 71.7
Fuel Tank
LX Base LX EX
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.8 15.8 15.8
Steering
LX Base LX EX
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.86 2.86 2.77
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4 35.4 36.1
Suspension
LX Base LX EX
Suspension Type - Front Independent Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Independent Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-link Multi-link Multi-link
Tires
LX Base LX EX
Front Tire Size P205/60R16 P205/60R16 P225/50R17
Rear Tire Size P205/60R16 P205/60R16 P225/50R17
Transmission
LX Base LX EX
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 4 4 4
Vehicle
LX Base LX EX
Front Head Room (in) 41.6 41.6 41.6
Front Leg Room (in) 41.3 41.3 41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.7 57.7 57.7
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Second Head Room (in) 40.2 40.2 40.2
Second Leg Room (in) 38.2 38.2 38.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.9 56.9 56.9
Weight Information
LX Base LX EX
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3333 3333 3333

2008 Kia Rondo Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
Driver & front passenger advanced airbags
Front seat side mounted airbags
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Height-adjustable front seat belts w/pretensioner, force limiter
3-point seat belts, all rows
Rear child safety door locks
Fixed child seat anchors (LATCH system)
Electronic stability control
Impact-absorbing steering column
Side-impact door beams
Front crumple zones
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).