2007 Kia Rondo – First Drive: If you have about $20,000 to spend, don’t like compact SUVs and can’t be seen in the minivanish Mazda5, then this Kia might just be what you’re looking for. It’s not a minivan, because its rear doors are hinged. It’s not an SUV, because it doesn’t offer all-wheel drive. Instead it’s a…well…it’s mostly a five-door hatchback with a tall roofline, an optional V6, seating for up to seven, and the ability to haul a lot of stuff for just a little bit of money. Kia calls it a “crossover.” We just call it a wagon, one with a great blend of practicality and value that is hard to beat.
