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2007kiarondo

It seems like just last week we saw the public debut of Kia’s new compact people-hauling mini-minivan the Rondo, and today we have a full list of prices for you. Wait a second, the L.A. Auto Show was last week, and the Rondo is already making its way to dealers.

The Rondo lineup starts with a base model called — appropriately enough — Base, for $16,995, and runs up to $20,795 for the top-of-the-line EX with a V-6 engine. The Base’s standard features include 16-inch alloy wheels, side curtain airbags and electronic stability control, but air conditioning is a $900 option. Obviously, you won’t find many base Rondos without A/C on the lot, so think of the starting price as $17,895. None of the prices include the $600 destination charge. Keep reading for the rest of the lineup’s prices.

Related: 2007 Kia Rondo at the L.A. Auto Show

Base - $16,995
LX I-4 - $18,495
LX V-6 - $19,495
EX I-4 - $19,795
EX V-6 - $20,795

Dodge released a slew of new images of the upcoming 2007 Dodge Nitro in its three trims: the entry level SXT (shown above), mid-level SLT and top of the line R/T. In the latest release, we also learn that the R/T’s V-6 engine has gained horsepower from earlier figures, bringing the total to 260 hp. The SXT and SLT’s engines remain rated at 210 hp. While we had seen plenty of shots of the R/T before now, the other trims hadn’t been shown off, nor had the Nitro's interior features, like the sliding cargo floor and entertainment systems. The SXT sports rather large, plastic molded body panels and bumpers that may not thrill buyers shelling out $19,225 for the entry-level model.

When the Nitro goes on sale next month it will feature Chrysler’s new MyGig hard drive-based multimedia system already announced as an option in the upcoming Chrysler Sebring. Click below for more photos.

Dodge Nitro SLT