Kia Rondo FAQs

• Is the Kia Rondo discontinued?

  Yes, the Kia Rindo was discontinued in 2019, with the last of stock cleared the following year. The Rondo was one of the slowest-selling models Kia released in the Australian new car market, with just six units being shifted in the first six months of 2019.

• Is the Kia Rondo an SUV?

  Although the Kia Rondo might be easy to mistake as an SUV or even a people-mover for that matter, since it features bits of both formats, the Kia Rondo is best described as a compact crossover. The crossover category is appreciated by many for its versatility and practicality, and it's no wonder an increasing number of models from this format are coming to the market.

• What car replaced the Kia Rondo?

  Following the discontinuation of the Rondo crossover, Kia sought to replace this model with a small SUV, tapping into the popularity of the format among Australian new car buyers. The Seltos was the model chosen to fill the gap in the South Korean auto-maker's local vehicle line-up, with pricing beginning in the mid-$20k range.