The Rondo not only has a lot of room to hold cargo, it also has all manner of hooks, nets, hidden compartments and cubbies to keep items from scattering every which way. The rear hatch opens tall and is easy to raise and lower with one arm. Roof rails also come standard on all trims but the LX. (Daniel Barron/AUTONET)
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The Rondo's second and third row seats fold completely flat in just about any combination you can think of. (Daniel Barron/AUTONET)
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Accessing the Rondo's third row isn't the easiest thing in the world, but even taller people won't have too much trouble stepping into the low-to-the-ground Kia and past the sliding second row seats. Unfortunately, only the passenger side second row seat has a special tab that allows it to slide forward far enough to let adults into (or out of) the back. (Daniel Barron/AUTONET)
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The new-ish Rondo came to Canada for the 2007 model year, but it's actually in its third generation, having existed overseas as the Carens since 1999. (Daniel Barron/AUTONET)
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There is a lot of room in the Rondo's first two rows to keep four occupants more than comfortable, and the third row isn't a horrible option for short trips - even for adults. The leather that comes standard on the EX Luxury model doesn't feel of the highest quality, but it's easy to clean and makes sliding in and out a cinch. The driver has a very commanding view of the road too, thanks to a lot of glass and a high seating position. (Daniel Barron/AUTONET)
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When all is said and done, if you're looking for the utmost practicality in a small package, Kia's Rondo takes the cake. (Daniel Barron/AUTONET)
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Kia's V6 is underwhelming. It has more muscle than the Mazda5, but the car doesn't feel particularly faster. It's also quite loud under hard acceleration and it drinks gas more readily. We're talking higher fuel consumption here, folks! (Daniel Barron/AUTONET)
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