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Rondo 2009 changes

8 messages,  Last post on Jun 04, 2009 at 4:02 AM

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#2 of 8 changes I noticed between 08 & 09 by stewpidaso

May 07, 2009 (6:55 am)

I bought a 2008 lx v6 and test drove a lx 4cyl. 09'
-09 v6 has 10 more HP 192hp vs. 08' v6 182hp
-satelite radio & usb on 09' + I believe 6 spkrs vs. 08's 4 spkrs.
-08 lx comes w/ alloys & 09' comes with hubcaps
-08 comes w/ crossbars & 09' doesn't
-09 lx has tinted rear glass 09' doesn't
possibly more that I didn't notice:) or please correct me if i'm wrong

#3 of 8 Re: changes I noticed between 08 & 09 [stewpidaso] by tourist1292

May 21, 2009 (7:53 pm)

Replying to: stewpidaso (May 07, 2009 6:55 am)
09 has a much more expensive premium package ($2400 vs $1200) including moon roof, GPS, and upgraded audio.
$3250 less incentives.
I just want moon roof, so I went for the 08 while it was still available.
08 Rondo does not come with cross bars. It is a $200 option even for my EX V6 Premium.

#4 of 8 Re: changes I noticed between 08 & 09 [tourist1292] by tourist1292

May 24, 2009 (7:28 pm)

Replying to: tourist1292 (May 21, 2009 7:53 pm)
The ashtray in the 2nd row is removed in 09 and the storage by the 3rd row has no lids in 09. The audio systems are completely different from 08.

#5 of 8 Re: changes I noticed between 08 & 09 [tourist1292] by tourist1292

Jun 03, 2009 (9:06 am)

Replying to: tourist1292 (May 24, 2009 7:28 pm)
Left foot rest for driver is removed in 09.

#6 of 8 Re: changes I noticed between 08 & 09 [tourist1292] by larrytbm

Jun 03, 2009 (12:33 pm)

Replying to: tourist1292 (Jun 03, 2009 9:06 am)
Yea, that is one of the great small features of the Rondo.

#7 of 8 Re: Rondo 2009 changes [ramblinmo] by tourist1292

Jun 03, 2009 (5:58 pm)

Replying to: ramblinmo (Apr 20, 2009 7:40 pm)
I want to point out the misleading information from the first post in this thread. Not only that 09 Rondo EX has 4-cylinder option, the 3rd row seat is now standard in EX (no additional cost) too. Perhaps ramblinmo checked kia's site too early before they have the full line released. The 3rd row seat option in LX trim does increase to $650 from $500 though.

#8 of 8 Re: Rondo 2009 changes [tourist1292] by ramblinmo

Jun 04, 2009 (4:02 am)

Replying to: tourist1292 (Jun 03, 2009 5:58 pm)
You are correct. At the time the thread was started, I could not select a 4 cylinder EX at Kia USA build your vehicle site.
 
Another change is that leather seems to be standard on the EX. Now, I want the option of ditching the 17" wheels!

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