The 2008 Kia Rondo LX V6 delivers versatile performance and family-friendly comfort in a compact crossover design. Power comes from a smooth 2.7L DOHC V6 paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Safety highlights include front and side airbags, side curtain airbags for all rows, side-impact door beams, front crumple zones, LATCH child seat anchors, and a tire pressure monitoring system. Inside, the cabin features flat-woven cloth seating, a 6-way power-adjustable driver seat, 60/40 split-folding second-row seats, air conditioning, and ample storage including under-floor cargo space. Exterior touches include roof rails, projector-beam headlamps, alloy wheels, body-color mirrors and trim, plus a rear wiper for added convenience.
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-basic oil change and safety inspection, we encourage you to have your own inspection done by a 3rd party if you so choose
-they are priced with consideration of condition and possible repairs needed
-they are sold without a warranty
-they are offered for a limited time only-3-4 weeks
-they are sold 100% AS-IS
-they are also sold with our best price on the windshield
While there is always some risk in purchasing these types of vehicles, we feel that there is also a great opportunity for you the consumer to get a great deal. Eide Ford Mandan pre-owned vehicles come standard with one key. If we received more than one key from the previous owner, we include them. Additional keys, as well as dealer-installed accessories, may be purchased at the time of sale.
Used 2008 KiaRondo LX Wagon V6 DOHC 24V
- Exterior Color
- Velvet Blue
- Interior Color
- Beige
- Odometer
- 252,336 miles
- Transmission
- 5-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Engine
- 2.7L V6 DOHC 24V
- VIN
- KNAFG526087183078
- Stock Number
- 512534
Included Packages & Accessories
- 4 Speakers
- AM/FM radio
- AM/FM/CD w/4 Speakers
- CD player
- Air Conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Anti-whiplash front head restraints
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Front anti-roll bar
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Electronic Stability Control
- Bodyside moldings
- Bumpers: body-color
- Power door mirrors
- Roof rack: rails only
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Illuminated entry
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear reading lights
- Tachometer
- Tilt steering wheel
- Flat-Woven Cloth Seat Trim
- Front Bucket Seats
- Split folding rear seat
- Front Center Armrest w/Storage
- Passenger door bin
- 6.5J x 16" Alloy Wheels
- Alloy wheels
- Rear window wiper
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Roof Rack***
- Convenience Package
- Cruise Control
Detailed Specifications
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd row head airbags
- 4-wheel ABS Brakes
- ABS and Driveline Traction Control
- AM/FM Radio
- Black grille
- Bucket front seats
- Cargo area light
- Center Console: Full with covered storage
- Clock: In-dash
- Cloth seat upholstery
- Coil front spring
- Coil rear spring
- Curb weight: 3,443 lbs.
- Driver Seat Head Restraint Whiplash Protection
- Dual vanity mirrors
- Fold forward seatback rear seats
- Four-wheel Independent Suspension
- Front Head Room: 41.6"
- Front Hip Room: 54.6"
- Front Leg Room: 41.3"
- Front Shoulder Room: 57.7"
- Front Ventilated disc brakes
- Front and rear reading lights
- Front and rear suspension stabilizer bars
- Fuel Capacity: 15.8 gal.
- Fuel Consumption: City: 18 mpg
- Fuel Consumption: Highway: 26 mpg
- Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
- Head Restraint Whiplash Protection with Passenger Seat
- In-Dash single CD player
- Independent front suspension classification
- Independent rear suspension
- Instrumentation: Low fuel level
- Interior air filtration
- Manual front air conditioning
- Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 8.3 s
- Max cargo capacity: 74 cu.ft.
- Metal-look dash trim
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Overall Length: 179.0"
- Overall Width: 71.7"
- Overall height: 67.7"
- Overhead console: Mini with storage
- Passenger Airbag
- Power door locks
- Power remote driver mirror adjustment
- Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
- Power windows
- Privacy glass: Light
- Rear Head Room: 40.2"
- Rear Leg Room: 38.2"
- Rear Shoulder Room: 56.9"
- Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular
- Regular front stabilizer bar
- Roof rails
- Side airbag
- Silver aluminum rims
- Spare Tire Mount Location: Underbody w/crankdown
- Speed-proportional power steering
- Split rear bench
- Stability control
- Steel spare wheel rim
- Strut front suspension
- Suspension class: Regular
- Tachometer
- Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Total Number of Speakers: 4
- Urethane shift knob trim
- Urethane steering wheel trim
- Variable intermittent front wipers
- Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II
- Wheel Diameter: 16
- Wheel Width: 6.5
- Wheelbase: 106.3"
Standard Features
- Cruise Control
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
It's a keeper!
By NJ on Saturday, August 22, 2020
I had never heard of a Rondo. While shopping for a Kia Sportage I spotted the Kia emblem nearly hidden behind other vehicles on a lot.. I wasn't having much luck finding a Sportage within my price range so I hurried over to see what this one was. When I saw the name Rondo, I was stunned. But interested. Why hadn't I seen these before? I didn't buy that one. It was the 2.4 and didn't seem to have enough energy but now I had an alternative to look into. I wanted to pay cash because payments would put a strain on my limited monthly budget. I'm not the kind of person that buys things I can't afford just because it can be financed. With the cash I had saved I could purchase somewhere in the 00 to 04 range when I came across the 08 Rondo in Freemont CA that was actually affordable, a 2.7 LX and would move me up a few years newer. There is always a catch though. The mileage was a little high at 170,000. Something told me to check it out any way. As soon as I drove it, I wanted it. Although it looks small on the outside, it feels like a bigger SUV on the inside. Kia calls it a crossover. Nah, it's an SUV in my mind. I love the way the engine is designed. It makes it easy for a woman to do her own minor maintenance. The panel on top of the dash can be removed to get access to the Sound system and Air controls. I added a signal booster because I live in the Mountain range, and also added one of those Shark fin antennas and a backup camera. My Rondo has never failed to start up and go. It jumps in and out of busy traffic with ease and has no problem quickly entering a freeway. It turns on a dime. Completely comfortable on trips. Even for the rear passengers who also have their own air vents , cup holders and accessory plug ins. There are hidden compartments everywhere. I like to carry tools and emergency supplies like 1st aid , extra oil, a sleeping bag , maybe a couple of beach towels and some flip fops. All of that is hidden from site. I've had my Rondo for 4 years now and have no intentions of getting rid of it. At 200225 miles now, it's still going strong. I must warn you though. Parts are hard to find for the 2.7. I usually have to order them and wait. And they are a bit pricey. But nothing I can't live with, even on my tight budget - 5.0
Above and Beyond What I Expected
By DorfnerJustDorfner on Friday, January 15, 2021
NOTE: See comments below these ratings for more personalized info on my experience and history with the 2009 KIA Rondo. On a 0-5 star rating scale w/ 5 being excellent and 0 being horrible here is how I rate the 2009 Kia Rondo: Safety: 5/5. Enough air bags to wrap you in a safety bubble in a rollover which is not likely in this car; I used the jump seats for grandkids so, I would have preferred just a little more protection in that area. The experts give it a 5 star rating on front and side collision and I absolutely agree with this rating based on personal experience. Driver Visibility: 5/5. Excellent in all directions. Versatility: 20/5. Seriously. It is a van! Its a wagon! Its a truck with a bed topper! Its a lean, mean road-trip-with-all-6-grandkids-laughing-screaming-gaming machine!!!! Comfort: 5/5. Especially the front seats. (see more in "interior Design"). Roominess: 5/5. Seats 7 people VERY comfortably with space left over behind the jump seats. Also, great for hauling large furniture pieces or a a load of carefully stacked firewood a little shy of 1/2 cord. Yes, I hauled firewood with tarps to protect my interior and keep my car neat and clean. Value for the Money 5/5. Gas Mileage: 5/5 for its size/class. Driving: 5/5 Excellent lateral stability and turn response time. Handling Against Centrifugal Force: 5/5 for its class and I drive no less than 80 on curvy WV interstates; hugs curves well for style/class. Turning in Tight Spaces: 10/5 This was a very impressive aspect, especially for the class/size. Reliability: 10/5 (above and beyond - She's 12 years old and still going strong). Performance: 4/5, but I was used to driving a Crossfire before the Rondo and I really like road speed. Exterior Styling: 4/5 Too many rounded corners for taste, but not a deal breaker. Interior Design: 5/5 Roomy, very comfortable seats even on 14-15 hr trips; power plugs EVERYWHERE to keep gaming device charged; netting on back of front seats for storage on trips; all kinds of compartments and cup holders; huge center armrest compartment with change holder; etc. Even had an ashtray for those who use such things. PERSONAL HISTORY WITH THIS RONDO: I bought my 2009 KIA Rondo new, drove the wheels off of it (not literally) because I commuted 110 miles a day 5 days a week plus it was our "travel" car and we travel. I absolutely loved this car and so did my sister. So, in 2017 after I hit a deer and it dented the passenger front fender/hood it triggered me to buy a new car because my sister REALLY needed a car. I had been thinking about buying her a car so I decided to just give her the Rondo. It was tough to give up that Rondo, but I love my sister a lot and that new Soul was as cute as bugs' ears :-) Initially, I wanted a new Rondo but KIA no longer sold Rondos in the USA in 2017. Just a little side note on the KIA brand, my husband was so impressed with all the aspects of my Rondo he bought a new KIA Forte when I bought my new Soul. - 5.0
Great car
By mrtwo on Saturday, October 28, 2017
I have the 2008 LX with V-6. Bought used with 22K miles. Now at 70K. One set of tires and front brakes is only service so far. Repairs were only one throttle sensor and door latch mechanism inside the door. Gets 23 MPG in town and 28-30 MPG highway. Very comfortable, lots of passenger and luggage room. Rides well and very maneuverable. Wish they still made them!