Kia debuted the Rondo SX Concept at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. Rondo is based on the current-generation Kia Optima platform, and the SX Concept version has a ride height that’s been lowered 3-inches. Finished in a sophisticated 4-stage metallic gray exterior color, the concept includes a larger lower air intake, an integrated SX-styled front fascia, new brake cooling ducts as well as a restyled metal-mesh-insert front grille to match. Likewise, the rear fascia received a metal-mesh vent insert; a diffuser and dual exhaust outlets. Roof rails, which are standard on most Rondo models, have been removed. On the inside, the SX Concept is enhanced with black leather, gray leather and contrasting red leather trim. Under the concept car’s hood is a 2.7-liter V-6 that is enhanced with a cold-air intake and a cat-back exhaust system to boost the engine’s output to 192 horsepower.

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