Kia Rondo

Kia’s Youngest Vehicle Returns to the Line-up and Crossover Segment With Class, "Safety All-Overness" and "Giddyupidness"

IRVINE, Calif. – Returning to the Kia line-up after its North American introduction in 2007, the Rondo crossover utility vehicle (CUV) combines comfort and convenience with utility, value and a little bit of "stylatude," offering consumers a unique vehicle that is capable of seating five or seven passengers, depending on their needs.

2008 Kia Rondo

Safety and Performance Standards are Recognized in Kia’s Vehicles with Prestigious Honor

IRVINE, Calif., March 12, 2008 – Kia Motors America (KMA) has broken its all-time sales record, inked a major sponsorship deal as the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA and launched its all-new Kia Borrego midsize SUV. KMA also is proud to announce seven models, including the Kia Optima, Kia Rio, Kia Rondo, Kia Sedona, Kia Sorento, Kia Spectra and Kia Spectra5 have achieved The Car Book "Best Bet" distinction. Rio and Optima are recipients of the award for the third consecutive year, while the Spectra, Spectra5 and Sorento have achieved this award for the second year in a row.

IRVINE, Calif., March 3, 2008 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced February sales of 21,988 units and year-to-date sales of 43,343 units.

Kia Rio and Kia Spectra sold 2,875 units and 5,133 units respectively, both increases over the same period last year. Kia Rondo, recently recognized as a "Best Value" on the Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com Best Family Cars list, sold 3,616 units, also an increase over the same period last year.

2008 Kia Rondo Listed as a Best Value

IRVINE, Calif., February 20, 2008 – 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).

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced January sales of 21,355 units. Leading the way for the brand were Kia Rio, Kia Optima, Kia Spectra and Kia Rondo, which all saw increases over the same period last year.

"It is a tough economic climate but fuel efficient vehicles like Rio and Spectra continue to sell well even as gas prices remain high," said Len Hunt, president and CEO of KMA. "We saw a good start in what is typically a slow month and in what is predicted to be a tough year in the auto industry."