The 2008 Kia Rondo was named a “Best Value” by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com in their annual list of Best Family Cars. Parents cited the optional third row, allowing seating for seven, as just one of the reasons the Rondo is a good choice for families.
“The best thing about Parents Magazine’s recognition is that real parents who drive Rondos everyday with their families are the ones who recognized Rondo for its safety features, great value and amenities,” said Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of Kia Motors America and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG).
In addition to the third row and the price, Parents listed the hidden storage under the cargo area, split-folding rear seats and the front and rear power outlets, which kids love for plugging in DVD players and MP3 players, as additional benefits of the Rondo. One parent surveyed noted that her family of five was quite comfortable during a round-trip from Indiana to Colorado and noted “the pick-up is nice, and I find it easier to install car seats in it than in any vehicle I’ve ever driven.”
Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com list cover a range of sizes, styles and price points. The vehicles chosen share a commitment to safety, ranking at or near the top in government and industry crash tests and all offer cutting-edge technology to protect its passengers. Winners must have a strong track record for reliability and performance. Real parents who own the models were asked to judge their vehicle on factors like storage space, ease of car-seat installation and handling.
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February 21st, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Rondo is doing better and is getting better recognition in US than in Europe, although the car was designed mainly for European market. Do you feel the same?
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:04 pm
The rondo has really come up in the US. Our biggest concren for the rondo is that It has no real stlye. It was great last year but with no aggressive styling it will fall behind quick. The Mazda 5 (its only real compeditor) even though it is ugly, still has a distinct style of its own. The rondo looks a lot like a mini-mini van and that turns off some consumers who want family cars not VANS.
August 24th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Looking for Used 2008 Kia Rondo 6 cyl low mileage. San Diego/Orange county Area
Can close within week Cash! Thanks
August 24th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
wanted 2008 Kia Rondo 6 cyl low mileage.
San Diego/Orange County
August 24th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Try autotrader.com or cars.com. This is not a classified ads site.
August 24th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
He didn’t put any contact information in either, so even if we wanted to contact him, we couldn’t. :p
September 7th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Thanks for your help. Appreciate your inputs.
Have a great Labor Day weekend
October 12th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Still in market for 2008 Kia Rondo 6 cyl low mileage.
benscotts@cox.net
May 26th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Still looking for 2008 low mileage 2008 Kia Rondo.
Low mileage under 25,000 miles. Can close deal
ASAP CASH . Preferably San Diego Area.