2009 Kia Rondo Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2010 2009 2008 2007

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

18 -20 City / 26 -27 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

175 -192

Seats

5 -7

Positive Owner Reviews

Peggy C

Great wagon, with the feel of more horsepower than is actually under the roof.

This vehicle is a great little car. It has a lot of pep for a 4 cylinder. I like how the dashboard s laid out. Everything is within reach and easy to use. The car handles well and is not loud. I like the cargo area storage spaces. I can hide a lot of stuff that I have to carry around. For example, I can show my son's baseball gear in the stowaway bins and still have plenty of room for a car load of groceries. The backseat will sit two adults comfortably, or three youth/teens. The one thing I do not like about it is the tilt of the headrest. I feel like it pushes my head forward too much. I have to recline the seat more than I usually would to accommodate the over tilted headrest.

Gini D

It is well made, and I have had no problems with it with routine maintenance.

It is comfortable, feels solid when driving and I feel safe with it. There is more than enough room for my groceries, baby seat and stroller, and 4 passengers.

Megan P

It is a workhorse of a car and I am a proud owner

It was a rental car. I like the roominess. The stereo is great.

Beth B

Kia rondo, great first car!

Ball joints, and new tires in the last 6 months. Very comfortable. Withstands heavy highway mileage. Seats however, are cloth, and they are tan of course, so they discolor easily. All automatic windows and foldable back seat. The car is overall amazing.

deb e

Large, large , large cargo area!

This is a very reliable vehicle. Good gas mileage. 3rd row seats. Also very large cargo area when seats are down. It holds way more than what it would appear to.

Marie S

It came with a great warranty and didn't need it. It's been very reliable.

My car is perfect for me. Small enough to drive like a car but big and roomy enough to tote stuff and carry my dogs around. It has had very minimal problems and runs great it's been really reliable. Only complaint is the lock issue. One of my back doors locked and won't unlock and I won't pay to fix it right now..lol. But I like the car a lot.

Kim N

It is dependable and good on gas.

The car is dependable and good on gas. It is small and easy to park. I have no complaints. Would purchase again.

Meagan M

Plenty of Storage Space in Back (and in Front)

This car has storage cubbies underneath the floor of the back hatch, which I really like for things I keep in my car but don't need accessible 24/7. The back row of seating also folds flat for more backspace. It can fit a full-size electric keyboard (piano), several suitcases, and two 18-gallon plastic tubs. It also has a small amount of storage up front between the driver and passenger seat, which also has spots to plug in USB, AUX, and charging cords.

Negative Owner Reviews

Michelle M

4 cylinder- 7 passenger Kia rondo.

My 2009 Kia rondo is great on gas as it is a 4-cylinder engine. Has 3rd row seating and does not make you feel like you are driving a minivan. I have had issues with the power steering, haven't found a solution, the back windows are now not working and the parts are special order and not currently available to order. Other than these issues, it has been pretty reliable and pretty comfortable. We fit 7 of us in the vehicle. When 3rd row is not in use, you can fold down and have trunk space.

Ann P

Very spacious for a small SUV. Lots of room in the back also.

The interior is cheap you touch anything and it breaks. I love the size it is not too small and it not too big it just right. It not the expensive to maintain either.

Matilda J

It does not do well in the rain.

I love the appearance of my vehicle. It has been relatively repair free, and still runs well with over 150, 000 miles on it.

Judy K

Has 7 seats and also gets about 25 mpg.

I like the mileage I get. I like the dependability of the vehicle. I like the roominess inside. I was a little disappointed in the mileage that I get and the rough ride and noisiness of the ride.

Kenneth M

Its versatile. Good on gas. Dependable.

Some parts are hard to find or not available because of the year/model. Very reliable vehicle but when problems occur it sometimes creates a domino effect leading to other parts needing fixing/replacing. The smaller the issue the bigger the problem. The bigger the issue the less complications.

Kelly P

Average gas mileage. Back seats fold down to allow for more storage.

Very reliable, just a very basic model. It is average gas mileage. No frills, meets my needs to transport dogs. Would have been nice if the model came with a sunroof, guess will need to upgrade for that. If looking for a small SUV for errands this may be the car for you.

JEFFREY A

BODY NOT BUILT REAL WELL BUT RUNS GREAT. GETS GOOD GAS MILEAGE.

RUNS GREAT BUT FRONT BUMPER FELL OFF FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING. REAR HATCH DOESN'T WORK AND GAS RELEASE DOESN'T WORK. HAVE TO OPEN HATCH, HOLD HATCH DOOR UP AND PULL RELEASE LINE TO PUT GAS IN THE CAR. GETS DECENT GAS MILEAGE.

Amanda S

My Kia rondo is spacious and allows seating for up to 7 people. Fairly good on gas and has been very reliable with very little problems. Cheap to upkeep.

I like my car. It get me from point a to point b, but It looks like a miniature mini van and i don't have kids. I like the space I have for getting groceries and such, but I don't like the fact that no lights turn on when the trunk is open and also that the windows always sound like they are cracked open.

Kia Rondo Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

LX Base

175 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats

192 HP 22-22 MPG 5-7 Seats

192 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats

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2009 Kia Rondo Owner Reviews

4.20

46 Reviews

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5 stars

41%

4 stars

41%

3 stars

13%

2 stars

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Rik on December 7, 2021

Pretty good little car

Good car. Cheap aftermarket remote caused starter short and AC module fail, radio and fan . Kia did excellent repair and reasonable cost. 108000 km . I like the car

Heather K on March 26, 2021

Husbands car that is currently not for sale.

The transmission of my husbands 2009 Kia rondo needs some work, but otherwise all is good. Drives well, heats very well and cools very well. Needs some deep cleaning. Husband currently is not selling it so not sure why its wanting me to post this but whatever.

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Pros from Owners

Carma S.

Very roomy. Lots of little extra - such as a purse hanger in front passenger seat, and cup holders on both front doors. Back seats are easy to adjust when needed for extra large cargo. Has lots of extra compartments for 'stash' cargo.

Cons from Owners

Carma S.

The carpet attracts and holds onto everything, requiring frequent vacuuming. Floor mats in both front and back are a must. The space between the seat and center console is just big enough for things to fall into and get lost - it will be a problem.

Ranks #16 Small Cars by Owners

The 2009 Kia Rondo has an average owner rating of 4.20 out of 5 which ranks it #16 of 30 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #11 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Kia Rondo has a combined MPG of 34 which ranks it #11 of 30 other Small Cars.

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2009 Kia Rondo

27 MPG

Is The 2009 Kia Rondo A Good Car?

Yes! I love mine. I've had it for 3 years and it's been very dependable. It goes well in the snow and it looks sporty.

Melody E.

Yes it's a nice small car with plenty of room on the inside.It's also good on gas and extremely reliable.

Danielle D.

How Reliable Is The 2009 Kia Rondo?

It has no problems. It's very dependable and reliable. It always starts right up and drives great. It looks good and runs good.

Julie M.

No problems for me so far. We have almost put 200,000 miles on it and there has been no major problems only routine maintenance on the vehicle has had to be done.

Megan E.

Is The 2009 Kia Rondo A Good Value?

I bought mine used at a very reasonable price. They're reasonably priced when they're new. A good car at a good price.

Ann G.

I'm not sure of the new purchase price but it's probably around 20 to 30 thousand dollars brand new. I believe the car is a extremely good value for what the vehicle is and how reliable it has been.

Cody R.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Not Rated

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety