Used 2007 Kia Rondo Consumer Reviews
Good SUV for a Cross-over
I bought this car mid 2007 and I really appreciated it. It is very reliable, performs very well. I traveled to CA (LA and San Diego), Grand Canyon and Las Vegas and also inside AZ state and in all trips the performance was outstanding besides the road conditions (ice, rain, desert). Also for my day-to-day activities has a good performance and it is very safe. My wife really appreciated it.
Functionalilty and Price - Can't Beat It!
I am in the midwest and have driven American cars for several years now. I feel we in midwest have a special bias towards the big 3, just because of our proximity to Detroit. I have to admit I was really scared to try Kia for the first time. I have found Kia Rondo to be an exceptionally functional car with a lot of cool features, Excellent mileage for all that space and fabulous price. I was thinking of considering Toyota or Honda but could not find anything close in the price range and/or mileage that Rondo has offered me. Also, I feel the warranty scheme is just something that speaks for itself!! I am a very proud first time KIA owner now!!
- LX Wagon w/Popular EquipmentMSRP: $2,995220 mi away
- LX Wagon w/Popular EquipmentMSRP: $5,000260 mi away
- EX WagonMSRP: $5,590285 mi away
Solid vehicle, good value
Kia hit the nail on the head by creating a vehicle that's got the footprint of a compact but can handle 7 passengers, or 5 and a bunch of stuff. I chose the Rondo over a fwd RAV4, and saved about $5K. Very well put-together and drives well, but feels somewhat like an appliance. Not a lot of soul in the driving experience. But performs better than average where it counts: space, safety, economy, value, features.
Just keeps running without problems
We bought this for the stated mileage. Our 1999 Suburban averages 11-12 mpg. The Rondo was supposed to get 29 mpg. We've never come close. We use it primarily for getting around town (avg = 20 mpg) and an occasional trip (avg = 24 mpg). For a 4 cylinder automatic and I'd hope for higher gas mileage because it's such a LITTLE car compared to our Suburban. We're in our sixties and drive conservatively. That's our only disappointment. No squeaks or rattles in 11,000 miles. We change the oil regularly. It is a VERY dependable car. Can't compare the ride with a Suburban (even ours with 200K miles). Trip distances over 100 miles are uncomfortable.
Great car
A great little car. Took a long trip with it, handled all kinds of road conditions well. 4 cyl had no problem with steep grades on mountain highways. We don't have 3rd seat, that would make a difference in power.