2007 Kia Rondo

The Kia Rondo is an all-new five-door crossover vehicle that debuted at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show. Based on the front-wheel-drive platform of the Kia Optima, the Rondo is shaped like a small minivan offering spacious legroom and headroom. Sharing engine, transmission and chassis components with the Optima, the Rondo is offered with a 162-horsepower 2.4-liter engine or a 182-horsepower 2.7-liter V6. The four cylinder comes with a 4-speed automatic while the V6 has a 5-speed automatic. Available in 5- and 7-passenger versions, the Rondo offers optional third-row seating that can fold down in a 50/50 split.
New for 2007
The 2007 Kia Rondo is an all-new crossover that is offered in LX and EX trims. The LX features body-colored door handles and side moldings, black front grille crossbars packaged with newly designed 16-inch six-spoke alloy wheels. The EX adds fog lights, 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, chrome accents to the exterior including door handles, side moldings and front grille crossbars. Integrated roof rails are standard on EX and optional on LX. An optional body kit is features fender flares, front/rear/side fascia extensions and a lower rear spoiler. Standard features include flat woven seat fabric, an AM/FM/CD tuner with four speakers, power windows, door locks and mirrors. The EX adds Double Raschel seat fabric, an MP3-capable AM/FM/CD/Cassette stereo with front tweeters, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, illuminated vanity mirrors and metal-finish interior door handles. Options include a Convenience Package for LX and Premium Package for EX. A tire-pressure-monitoring system is standard for both trims.

2007 Kia Rio

The Rio is Kia’s entry-level sedan which is redesigned for the 2006 model year. For 2007 the Rio adds the four-door SX to its lineup. The Rio is one of the lowest priced sedans sold in America, but Kia strives to offer a full-feature vehicle with a stylish appearance. Kia first entered the U.S. market in 1994 with the Sephia, however, the first Kia sold in the U.S. was actually the Ford Festiva, which Kia built for Ford from 1987 to 1992.

The 2007 Kia Rio receives revised 14- and 15-inch alloy wheel designs, new manual and automatic transmission shift knobs, chrome Kia logo on steering wheel center pad and the addition of an illuminated ignition surround. A new SX four-door is added to the lineup featuring front fog lights, 15-inch alloy wheels, rear spoiler, metal-finish interior trim, metal pedals, unique black mesh sport fabric inserts with red highlights and red accent stitching on the door panels, chrome accents on instrument panel air vents and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. Also new 16-inch alloy wheels are optional for the SX.

2007 Kia Optima

The Optima is Kia’s midsize sedan that is redesigned in the middle of the 2006 model year with updated styling, improved safety and more performance. The all-new Kia Optima continues Kia’s string of new models by offering a smartly styled new midsize sedan with very impressive levels of standard equipment, performance, and safety coupled with competitive pricing. Exterior styling is crisp and modern, with shorter front and rear overhangs, wheels pushed toward the corners, a longer wheelbase and wider track than its predecessor, resulting in more interior volume than segment leaders including Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima. The Optima joined the Kia lineup for 2001, adding a larger, more luxurious car to Kia’s compact cars and SUVs.
New for 2007
After a number of updates for 2006, the 2007 Kia Optima receives enhanced functionality of audio steering wheel controls, increased brightness of the Supervision meter cluster and an increase of 1 hp and 1 lb-ft of torque for the 2.4-liter engine.

2007 Kia Amanti

The Amanti is Kia’s first entry in the large-car segment, designed to expand Kia’s model range after building a reputation initially in the entry-level market for offering vehicles with high levels of value, quality, and safety. In recent years, Kia has added the Optima midsize sedan, Sedona minivan, and the Sorento midsize SUV. For 2007 the Amanti receives its first redesign which includes updates to the exterior and interior. Under the hood is an all-new 3.8-liter aluminum DOHC V6 engine that delivers 264 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque—a 32 percent increase.
New for 2007
The 2007 Kia Amanti receives a makeover inside and out, an all-new engine and a number of new options. The exterior is highlighted by redesigned hood, front grille, headlights and taillights, front and rear bumpers, trunk decklid, rear quarter panels, alloy wheels and dual exhaust outlets. The interior is showcased by chrome door handles, wood trim and a leather-covered armrest and new sporty white-blue interior illumination. A tire-pressure-monitoring system is standard and new options include 17-inch wheels with chrome finish, power adjustable pedals and a Premium package that consists of black interior, aluminum interior trim, Supervision meter cluster and 17-inch tires with chrome finish alloy wheels.