2007 Kia Rondo
- Horsepower: 162 @ 5800
- Torque (lb-ft): 164 @ 4250
- Weight: 3333 3399 lbs
- 0-60: TBD
- Bodystyle: Mini-van, Passenger
- Market Segment: Mini-Van (Passe...
- Engine type: Gas I4
- Transmission type: 4 Automatic w/OD
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Automakers were challenged to incorporate practical solutions into their taxi prototypes, addressing areas such as partitions that incorporate passenger services, roof lights with improved legibility, integrated child safety seats, wheelchair accessibility and fuel efficiency.
The all-new Kia Rondo, which offers innovative design, packaging and driving dynamics, provides both drivers and passengers with a spacious, comfortable and safe ride while occupying a small footprint – an ideal combination for New York City streets. Not only is Rondo’s footprint smaller than the Ford Crown Victoria, NYC’s leading taxi, it is also more fuel-efficient.
Kia Motors America (KMA) collaborated with a consortium of NYC-based design firms led by Smart Design to build two Rondo taxi prototypes. Both vehicles were built to be safer, more accessible and more efficient than a conventional cab. The design solutions developed by Smart Design, along with Antenna Design and Birsel + Seck, have greatly improved the user experience for both the passengers and driver.
Antenna Design worked to create a more legible taxi roof light, which quickly communicates the cab’s availability status in a variety of lighting situations. Smart Design with Birsel + Seck designed an interior space that keeps the driver’s belongings organized and accessible, and installed an L-shaped partition to protect the driver while creating a more open social environment for the passengers. A Bruno motorized front passenger seat for those with limited mobility as well as an integrated, fold-down child seat were added for extra passenger accessibility, comfort and safety.
Vehicle
• EPA Classification : 2WD Minivan
Engine
• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : Gas I4
• Displacement : 2.4L/146
• Fuel System : - TBD -
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 162 @ 5800
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 164 @ 4250
Transmission
• Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : N/A
• Trans Type : 4
• Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.84
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.53
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.71
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.48
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 4.04
Mileage
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 21
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 29
Electrical
• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : - TBD -
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : - TBD -
Cooling System
• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : - TBD -
Weight Information
• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3399
Trailering
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A
Suspension
• Suspension Type - Front : Independent
• Suspension Type - Rear : Independent
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : MacPherson Strut
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : Multi-link
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : - TBD -
Brakes
• Brake Type : Pwr
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.0 x - TBD -
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.8 x - TBD -
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A
Tires
• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P205/60HR16
• Rear Tire Size : P205/60HR16
• Spare Tire Size : T125/80D16
Wheels
• Front Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 6.5
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 6.5
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : Compact
• Front Wheel Material : Alloy
• Rear Wheel Material : Alloy
• Spare Wheel Material : Steel
Steering
• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : - TBD -
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 2.86
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 34.4
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -
Fuel Tank
• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 15.8
Exterior Dimensions
• Wheelbase (in) : 106.3
• Length, Overall (in) : 179.0
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 71.7
• Height, Overall (in) : 65.0
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 62.0
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 61.8
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : 6.1
• Rear Door Opening Height (in) : - TBD -
• Rear Door Opening Width (in) : - TBD -
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) : - TBD -
• Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) : 31.7
• Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) : - TBD -
Interior Dimensions
• Passenger Capacity : 7
• Passenger Volume (ft³) : 155.9
• Front Head Room (in) : 41.6
• Front Leg Room (in) : 41.3
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 57.7
• Front Hip Room (in) : 54.6
• Second Head Room (in) : 40.2
• Second Leg Room (in) : 38.2
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 56.9
• Second Hip Room (in) : 53.9
• Third Head Room (in) : 35.1
• Third Leg Room (in) : 31.3
• Third Shoulder Room (in) : 51.2
• Third Hip Room (in) : 40.3
Summary
• Vehicle Name : Rondo
• Body Style : 4 Door
News - Crash Test Results:
Frontal Driver: * * * * *
Frontal Passenger: * * * * *
Side Driver: * * * * *
Side Rear Passenger: * * * *
Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
NHTSA Rollover Rating: * * * *
Rollover Note: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
Rebate:
Incentive Note: One of the following incentives may apply to this vehicle. Regional incentives may vary.
Cash Incentive Minimum: 1400
Expiration Date: 01/07/2008
Resource Name: kia.com
Resource Date: 12/06/2007
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Safety Features
- Base price: $16,395
- Destination charge: $795
- Number of options: 0
- Total options: $0
- Total price: $16,395
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