The Rondo's optional V6 holds a quiet distinction — it was the last engine Kia ever built with a timing belt instead of a chain.
Lead trim: Base · 4-spd auto · 2.4L · up to 192 hp
Kia Rondo2007–2012
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FactThe Rondo's optional V6 holds a quiet distinction — it was the last engine Kia ever built with a timing belt instead of a chain.
Collectors Spotted in the Kia Rondo Lineage
No member has published a public street spot of the Kia Rondo yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base · 4-spd auto · 2.4L | 2007–2012 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | 175 hp | 169 lb-ft | — | FWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd auto · 2.7L | 2007–2012 | 2.7 L 6-cyl | 192 hp | 184 lb-ft | — | FWD | Automatic 5-spd | — |
Owning one
An estimate, for the Base · 4-spd auto · 2.4L trim: fuel on its EPA figure and a dated national price, upkeep on a per-mile average for the kind of car it is.
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