2009 Kia Rondo Base Trim Overview

Now in its third year of production, the Kia Rondo Base compact minivan receives a boost in power for 2009 and a minor interior update. The Rondo Base's 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine now produces 175 hp, an increase of 13 hp over the previous year's powerplant. The four-cylinder engine manages 164 lb-ft of torque and links to a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The EPA estimates fuel economy for the engine at 20/27 mpg. Four-wheel antilock brakes and Kia's Electronic Stability Control system come standard on the Rondo Base, along with six standard airbags, including front seat-mounted side and full-length side-curtain airbags.

Inside, the '09 Kia Rondo Base seats five passengers in two rows. New interior features for 2009 include Sirius satellite radio, as well as an auxiliary input jack and a USB port, which now come standard with the Rondo Base's six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system. Other standard features for the 2009 Rondo Base include cloth seats, air conditioning, and power door locks and windows. Outside, standard features include a black front grille and roof rails. The front-wheel-drive Rondo Base rides on 16-inch steel wheels.