Kia Rondo Diesel Dropped – Sat-Nav Now Standard For 2016

Kia’s Rondo people-mover hatch range has been simplified for the 2016 model year, with the key move being the deletion of diesel models.

Previously, the Rondo was available with a 100kW/320Nm 1.7 litre turbo-diesel engine in the entry-level Si and mid-range SLi variants, with prices starting from around $33,000 plus on-road costs.

The alternative was a 2.0 litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 122kW and 213Nm, which was also the sole engine choice for the range-topping Platinum model.

Now, just the Si and Platinum models remain in the line-up for 2016 and each will only be available with the petrol engine, matched with a six-speed automatic. Combined fuel consumption is rated at 7.9 l/100km.

Speaking with TMR, Kia Australia’s Kevin Hepworth said “we’ve adjusted the model range to reflect the poor uptake on the diesel Rondo.”