Kia Carens/Rondo

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Kia Carens
Manufacturer	Kia Motors
Parent company	Hyundai Kia Automotive Group
Production	1999–present
Assembly	Hwasung, South Korea
Class	Compact MPV
Body style(s)	4-door wagon
Layout	FF layout

First generation
Production	1999–2002

Second generation
Also called	Kia Carens II/X-Trek (in South Korea) Naza Citra (in Malaysia)
Production	2002–present

Third generation
Also called	Kia Rondo (in North America) Kia Carens New Face (South Korea) Kia Rondo7 (Australia)
Production	2006–present
Engine(s)	2.0 L G4KA I4 2.0 L D4EA CRDi I4 2.4 L G4KC I4 2.7 L G6EA V6
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,545 mm (178.9 in)
Width	1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height	1,650-1,720 mm (65.0-67.7 in)
Related	Hyundai Sonata Kia Optima Hyundai Grandeur/Azera

The Kia Carens is a compact MPV lauched in 1999 by the Korean manufacturer Kia. It was discontinued in Australia in 2001, but production continued elsewhere for a new model which was launched in 2003. In 2006 a new Carens has been presented as a 2007 model year. The Carens/Rondo is slotted below the Kia Carnival/Sedona in Kia's minivan lineup.

[edit] Rondo/Rondo7

In North America and Australia, the car is called the Rondo and Rondo7 respectively. The Rondo made its debut at the 2007 Los Angeles International Auto Show. The Rondo began sales in early 2007 as a 2007 model year vehicle in the United States, while in Canada it went on sale in December 2006. In Australia, sales commenced April 2008.

Available as a 5- or optional 7-passenger vehicle with either a standard 162 hp 2.4l 4-cylinder engine or an optional 182 hp 2.7l V6 engine in two trim levels. In Australia, it is only available as a 7-passenger vehicle with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine and a choice of an automatic or manual transmission, depending on trim level.

Standard features depending on market include: 16" alloy wheels, AM/FM/CD player, Air Conditioning, Power Windows and Door Locks, Front/Side/Full length Side Curtain airbags, 4-wheel Disc Brakes, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, LATCH, Child safety door locks, Tilt steering column, Front and Rear 12v outlets, Front and Rear Cupholders.

Options include: Moonroof, Leather interior, Heated front seats, Cruise Control, Keyless entry, Infinity 10-speaker stereo.

Although Kia calls the Rondo a crossover, it is more car than SUV and as such competes mainly against the micro-van Mazda5. However, unlike the Mazda5, the Rondo doesn't have sliding doors. The Rondo is the lowest-priced seven-seater sold in North America, with a starting price of US$16,995 (5 seats) and $17,495 for the three- row seven seater.

[edit] External links

• Kia Carens (Kia Motors UK)
• Kia Rondo (Kia Motors America)
• Naza Citra RS

v • d • e Kia Motors, a division of Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, road car timeline, 1990s–present
Type	1990s										2000s
	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
City																Morning/Picanto
Subcompact	Pride
					Avella							Rio					Rio
Compact																		cee'd
					Sephia/Mentor						Spectra/Shuma					Spectra5/Cerato
					Sephia/Mentor					Sephia/Mentor			Spectra/Shuma			Spectra/Cerato
Mid-size										Clarus/Credos		Optima/Magentis					Optima/Magentis/Lotze
Full-size															Opirus/Amanti
Sports car							Elan
Mini MPV																				Soul
Compact SUV					Sportage											Sportage
SUV														Sorento
																			Borrego/Mohave
Compact MPV										Carens			Carens					Carens/Rondo
Minivan										Carnival & Sedona							Carnival & Sedona
Pickup truck								Bongo Frontier				Bongo Frontier				Bongo III