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 Feb 12 2008, 10:32 AM
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 2006 Kia Rio5 SX  Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,282 Posts Per Day: 0.19 Thanks Received: 21 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 1-August 05 From: Houston, Texas Member No.: 1,208 Mood: Mellow  |
i saw it yesterday and totally spaced on the name of model and it doesn't quite look like the kia picanto.
but it could be...   i think its funny how they look like spy shots. -------------------- Current Daily Driver: 2006 Kia Rio5 SX
 Vehicles I've owned since I joined the ElantraClub: 2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS/XD2 : 1985 Chevy El Camino : 1996 Black Phantom Chevy Silverado |
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Feb 12 2008, 10:34 AM
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 Elantra Guru Group: Lifetimer Posts: 3,960 Posts Per Day: 0.58 Thanks Received: 14 Trader Stats: 5 (100%) Joined: 27-September 05 From: Long Island, NY Member No.: 1,441 Mood: Nice |
Is theat the Kia Ceed?
i've seen that on the road a few times by me too -------------------- Cardomain
 Miss my 02 Elantra GT turbo every now and then. I'm living the Jeep life now Lots of Elantra Parts in my basement I need gone. |
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Feb 12 2008, 10:43 AM
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 Nanomember Group: Lifetimer Posts: 7,787 Posts Per Day: 1.11 Thanks Received: 57 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 27-January 05 From: College Park, MD Member No.: 106 Mood: Blah |
I think that's the Kia Rondo
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Feb 12 2008, 10:46 AM
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2006 Kia Rio5 SX Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,282 Posts Per Day: 0.19 Thanks Received: 21 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 1-August 05 From: Houston, Texas Member No.: 1,208 Mood: Mellow |
QUOTE (cobas @ Feb 12 2008, 09:43 AM)  I think that's the Kia Rondo thats it. i liked it but it made a right turn before i could see the front of it. -------------------- Current Daily Driver: 2006 Kia Rio5 SX
Vehicles I've owned since I joined the ElantraClub: 2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS/XD2 : 1985 Chevy El Camino : 1996 Black Phantom Chevy Silverado |
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Feb 12 2008, 10:57 AM
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 The "other" Marc Group: Lifetimer Posts: 2,137 Posts Per Day: 0.35 Thanks Received: 6 Trader Stats: 3 (100%) Joined: 30-May 07 From: Toronto, ON Member No.: 4,135 Mood: Exhausted |
Yeah - the Rondo it is. I think they did a great job with it - makes me turn my head everytime I see it. I think with a couple of small changes it could be absolutely fantastic. I've been thinking about going to a dealer just to see one (I can't afford a new car - nor would I consider it now) so that I can see the fit and finish.
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Feb 12 2008, 11:06 AM
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 Club Expert Group: Lifetimer Posts: 5,200 Posts Per Day: 0.76 Thanks Received: 60 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 13-September 05 From: Texas Member No.: 1,380 Mood: Cranky |
Yeah I totally agree. They missed one or two styling cues that could make it a great-looking vehicle from the outside. On the inside, they are very comfy and roomy (I got one as a loaner once). For a high vehcile, it handles well. For a young family that wants a little room, it's a great vehicle.
People have compared the Elantra Touring to the Rondo, but the Rondo is clearly bigger, more SUV-like. It's smallest engine option is a 2.4 L four, and you can get a V6 in it. I would love it if they would offer those engine choices on the Elantra Touring. -------------------- A proud member of the club.
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Feb 12 2008, 01:37 PM
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I think C&D said that for the 2.4L I4 automatic, it did the slowest 0-60 and 1/4 mile time of all the 2008 cars they tested.
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Feb 13 2008, 04:10 PM
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It's definitely a Kia Rondo. I was at the Kia dealership yesterday hunting for my "harp-mobile" (see my post today... please!) and actually got my soft harp case to fit into it. It actually has both driver AND passenger front seats that fold flat. (the salesman seemed to have a hard time understanding that I had to have the driver's seat upright in order to drive with the harp in the vehicle in order to transport it to a performance!!!!) It doesn't get as good a mileage as the Elantra, but as a musician I loved that, like the Sonata, they named it after a classical form of music. LOL
Doohickie wrote: "People have compared the Elantra Touring to the Rondo, but the Rondo is clearly bigger, more SUV-like" I saw the video on the Touring but haven't been able to determine if it is going to have the same dimensions as the previous Elantra GT. Do either of them have a front passenger's seat that folds flat? Celtic Harp This post has been edited by CelticHarp: Feb 13 2008, 04:11 PM -------------------- A proud member of the club.
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Feb 20 2008, 10:36 AM
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2006 Kia Rio5 SX Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,282 Posts Per Day: 0.19 Thanks Received: 21 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 1-August 05 From: Houston, Texas Member No.: 1,208 Mood: Mellow |
saw another one yesterday.
i dunno what my deal is... but i really like it.  
-------------------- Current Daily Driver: 2006 Kia Rio5 SX
Vehicles I've owned since I joined the ElantraClub: 2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS/XD2 : 1985 Chevy El Camino : 1996 Black Phantom Chevy Silverado |
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Feb 20 2008, 12:16 PM
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Club Expert Group: Lifetimer Posts: 5,200 Posts Per Day: 0.76 Thanks Received: 60 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 13-September 05 From: Texas Member No.: 1,380 Mood: Cranky |
No Elantras have had front seats the fold flat to my knowledge. The Rondo really is a nice vehicle. I think the exterior is kind of plain and with even just a little load the rear springs seem to sag. Other than that, it's a good car.
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Oct 14 2009, 10:29 PM
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The rear valence is really sporty for a 5 door car. Wonder how many styling options you can do with this car, let alone performance upgrades.
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Oct 15 2009, 01:52 PM
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Not many.
The V6 is the crap Delta... --------------------  Come mothers and fathers / Throughout the land And don't criticize / What you can't understand Your sons and your daughters / Are beyond your command Your old road is / Rapidly agin'. Please get out of the new one / If you can't lend your hand For the times they are a-changin'. |
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