Might be heresy, but here's the 2014 Kia Rondo

[Cackalacka]

As it's the M5's most direct competitor, I thought it might be fun to compare. Here's the new micro site for Kia Canada:

http://www.kia.ca/rondo/index.html


It's not available in the US yet.

Thoughts? It certainly looks stylish and feature-rich.

 

[X-Tanker]

It looks nice. Would probably be a good replacement for our soon to be 10 year old Vibe. But I doubt they'll bring it to the US since the last one didn't sell very well.

 

[cburrell]

Yes, this is heresy indeed! KIA may have came along way with tech packages and design, but Mazda is on a whole different level than KIA when it comes to driving dynamics. If they were in the same ballpark, the KIA would be a fly ball in the infield and the Mazda would be a home run.

 

[Robotazky]

Interesting, but it's now even further away from the 5 design-wise than it was before. I never really saw the comparison, honestly.

The Kia just looks like a Focus to me.

 

[DKaz]

Yea, there was some stuff in this thread: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123826526-2014-KIA-Rondo-for-Canada

Here are some more details:

Technical Specifications:
Engine type – Nu 4-cylinder, aluminum block and head
Displacement – 2.0L (1999cc)
Valvetrain – chain drive, 4-valves per cylinder, DOHC, D-CVVT
Compression ratio - 11.5
Horsepower (SAE net) - 164 @ 6500
Torque (lb.ft.) - 156 @ 4700
Intake – variable intake system (VIS)
Fuel system – gasoline direct injection (GDI), regular unleaded

Estimated Fuel economy (Canadian estimates based on the OLD EPA method):
MT city/highway: 9.4 / 6.2
AT city/highway: 9.2 / 6.3 – (2012 - 2.4L: 10.6/7.5 and 2.7L: 11.5/7.7)

Transmission Gear Ratios:
Manual / Automatic
1 – 3.769 4.212
2 – 2.040 2.637
3 – 1.294 1.800
4 – 1.024 1.386
5 – 0.860 1.000
6 – 0.756 0.772

Final Drive; 3.941 3.367

Dimensions (mm/inch):
Length: 4525 / 178.1 - (2012 model 4545 / 178.9)
Width: 1805 / 71.1 – (1820 / 71.7)
Height: 1610 / 63.4 – (1700 / 66.9)
Wheelbase: 2750 / 108.3 – (2700 / 106.3)
Ground clearance: 151 / 5.9 – (155 / 6.1)
Over hang front: 940 / 37
Over hang rear: 835 / 32.9

Curb weight lbs: 5-seater: 3186 – 3313 – (2012: 3545 – 3655)
Curb weight lbs: 7-seater: 3318 – 3485 – (2012: 3607 – 3717)

headroom front: 1035 / 40.7
headroom centre: 1002 / 39.4
headroom rear: 867 – 34.1

leg room front: 1034 / 40.7
leg room centre: 940 / 37.0
leg room rear: 707 / 27.8

shoulder room front: 1438 / 56.6
shoulder room centre: 1440 / 56.7
shoulder room rear: 1313 / 51.7

 

[DKaz]

On the low end, it is price competitive. It gets pricey if you want a 7 seater model. The Chevrolet Orlando LS 6 speed manual in comparison starts from $19,995, although you have to add $1,200 for air conditioning, and if you want an automatic you have to step up to the $22,495 LT trim then add $1,200 for the 6 speed auto. It tops out at $33k for an LTZ with the works. I believe the Mazda 5 here tops out at $29k.

LX MT - $21,695
2.0L GDI, 4-cylinder, 164 hp, 156 lb. ft.
6-speed manual transmission
16 steel wheels w/covers and 205/55R16 tires
temporary spare tire
electric power steering (EPS)
flex steering
6 airbags (advance dual front, dual front side and dual curtain)
4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
Hill Assist Control (HAC)
tilt and telescopic steering wheel
steering wheel mounted audio and cruise controls
trip computer
sunglass holder
map lights
conversation mirror
cloth seats
centre console armrest
rear centre armrest
60/40 split rear seats
height adjusting driver seat
heated front seats
air conditioning
power door locks with impact-sensing
two-turn unlock (driver side)
central door lock
power windows
express up/down driver window
obstacle-detecting driver window
power sideview mirrors
heated sideview mirrors
windshield wiper de-icer
AM/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite stereo
AUX & USB input ports
Bluetooth
6 speakers
keyless entry w/panic feature
front and rear mud guards
body-coloured sideview mirrors and outside door handles
rear spoiler
front fog lights
washer fluid warning light
cooling glove box
under tray (located under 2nd row floor
vanity mirror illumination
digital clock
floor mats

LX AT - $23,995
(adds to LX MT)
6-speed automatic transmission with Active ECO
rear backup warning system
16 alloy wheels
roof rails
automatic headlights
leather wrapped steering wheel and gear-shift knob

LX 7-seats - $25,195
(add to LX AT)
3rd row seating

EX - $26,995
(adds to LX AT)
17 alloys
UVO infotainment system with rear view camera
dual-zone automatic climate control with auto defog
auto-dimming rearview mirror
rain sensing wipers
chrome outside door handles and moulding
cargo screen and luggage net
leather seats
auto-folding outside mirrors
LED day time running lights
push-button start with pocket lighting
smart key
power driver seat with power lumbar
sideview mirror signal repeaters
rear door sunblinds
heating steering wheel
obstacle-detecting windows (all)

EX 7-seats - $28,195
(adds to EX)
3rd row seating

EX Luxury 7-seats - $32,195
(adds to EX 7-seat)
panoramic sunroof (deletes conversation mirror)
ventilated driver seat
HID headlights
LED rear taillights
Navigation system
black headliner
upgraded audio system
18 alloy wheels
rear heated seats
electric parking brake
front and rear parking warning system
TFT supervision cluster

 

[Cackalacka]

Interesting, but it's now even further away from the 5 design-wise than it was before. I never really saw the comparison, honestly.

They're comparable in that they're both relatively small cars with third rows (yes I know Rondo's third row is an option).

 

[thaxman]

Seats may fold down, but there is no flat bed according to the pics.