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2009 Kia Rondo
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Review and specifications

2009 Kia Rondo

The smallest and least expensive seven-passenger vehicle on the market for its time, the Kia Rondo is smaller than a minivan, but taller and not as long a typical wagon. Still, the Kia offers impressive room for its compact size. With seating for up to seven, it nearly attains the utility of a minivan within the exterior dimensions of a small car. Fit and finish are very good and access is easy. The ride is comfortable and quiet, but handling is not particularly agile. We also found the seats uncomfortable, suspension noise annoying and the third-row seat too tight for children. All-wheel drive is not available. The Rondo was discontinued after 2010.

Market value
$3,313
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
7
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Model year 2009
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
wagon
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2007

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,313
Retail value range
$3,200 - $3,925
Original MSRP range
$17,495 - $22,295
Trade-in range
$920 - $1,335

Ratings

Road test score
76/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
20 MPG
EPA highway
27 MPG
EPA combined
23 MPG
Tested city
14 MPG
Tested highway
29 MPG
Tested overall
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,870
Cruising range
330 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.3 sec
0-60 mph
9.6 sec
60-0 mph braking
140 ft
Avoidance speed
52 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
179 in
Width
72 in
Height
65 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Weight
3,660 lb
Maximum load
825 lb
Towing capacity
2,000 lb

Interior

Seating
7 people
Front head room
6 in
Front leg room
40 in
Rear head room
5 in
Rear leg room
28 in
Cargo volume
33 cu ft
Luggage
0+0+0

Brand context

About Kia

For almost any modern vehicle category, there’s a Kia that’s worth considering buying. Among small and midsized SUVs, models like the Sportage and Sorento rank near the top in their respective classes for their nice interiors, ride comfort, and appropriately powerful engines. SUVs like the Telluride have ride comfort, interior space, and overall value that earn it regular placement near the top of Consumer Reports’ ratings. Fuel economy across the brand is generally good, but hybrid and plug-in hybrid options are available for even more miles per gallon. Plug-in hybrid options have useful all-electric driving range. Kia EVs are generally competent, ranging from compact sedans up to a three-row SUV. Kia’s reliability scores have been improving, but other brands score higher in our rankings. Specific Kia models have earned our recommendation among used cars.

Vehicle ID: 5885 First published: June 20, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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