2014 KIA Rondo Owners Manual Pdf
2014 KIA Rondo Owners Manual Pdf
The original design, which is upright and purpose, if not very pretty, has completely changed. The Cadenza and Rondo following the new Forte with a more dramatic design, offering a revised version of Kia's signature grille.
From the profile, it is slim and compact with plenty of appeal, including the rising beltline and short overhangs. The 'vent' window is large enough to be useful, while the rear fender and respect the original lines of the window. Back, though, it could be a number of modern five-door hatchback from Ford or others. Each model gets a rear spoiler integrated and new wheel designs, ranging from 16-inch steelies to 18-inch stunners at the top-end version.
Although the original Rondo is the only mini-MPV even offer an optional six-cylinder engine, the latest version only got one option. The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder debut in Soul recently revised and the second-gen Forte, but here produces 164 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque. The same amount falls between the original engine, and with direct injection and other modern tweaks Rondo rarely feel out of breath.
The six-speed automatic is a willing partner too, downshifting when needed and do not feel like it locks into a higher gear early to save fuel. One new aspect of the 2014 Rondo is that the basic model can be had with a six-speed manual transmission, much like the Mazda5 and Canada-only Chevy Orlando, but do not use the gas again.
One of the benefits of the new development is that Rondo weighs less than before. Depending on trim, 2014 come in between 85-120-lb lighter than the outgoing model. Even full-blown seven-seat EX Luxury is still coming in just over £ 3,500