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Jason Robinson, 03/19/2016
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
54 of 54 people found this review helpful
We are the second owners. First owner was an Idaho Ed. Association rep that drove it around Idaho, so it got almost all highway miles from 0miles till we bought it at 110k. Since we bought it, we have driven to Austin, TX (from Boise.... with a 3yr old and a 1yr old) and to San Francisco from Boise (again, with a 3rd old and a 1yr old). But for the other 99% of the time, the Kia was a city car, shuttling my wife and kids across the city and back again. On a per mile basis, the car has spent ~61% of its time with us on city driving, and ~39% highway (very rough guess). About Acceleration: This is a gas sipper, but don't let that fool you, it really can get up and go. You can chirp the wheels on a turn if you mash the gas. The manual override shifting is a bit too much fun (could be too fun for teens I suppose, but it is a Kia, so they can't get into too much trouble). About Speed: Don't let an inline 4 cylinder fool you. This car can tick off those road trip miles. On our Texas road trip, between New Mexico and the hundreds of miles of nothing in North West Texas, we were getting passed often...... and that is while we were going 90mph! Even 90mph isn't fast enough for some people in Texas. Who can blame them. That was a solid 7hrs of absolutely nothing to see. For one brief stretch I had the car up to 110mph (clocked via GPS) so I know this sucker can go even with a fully loaded car. About MPG: This thing is fantastic on MPG. We tracked mileage on Fuely.com for every fillup. For most of our use, the car was driven in city driving; the worst mileage possible. Crossing the city, sitting at stop lights, stop and go etc etc, over and over again. Even in those situations it still got 18mpg. Imagine that... 18mpg is the worst this car can possibly do. The best was 34mpg on the long Texas trip. The faster you go, especially over ~55mph, the worse the mileage because wind resistance increases with the square of the speed. As a result, this little 4 banger was working pretty hard to get us up to 100mph, probably above 5k RPM. As a result, for that stretch of road, it got about 10mpg. On the other hand, my 1990 Chevy Suburban 6L v8 gets 8mpg no matter how fast or where you drive. So it could be worse... you could be filling up my truck! About Babies & Car seats: The Kia Rondo has the Latch system, so modern child seats are easy as cake to take in, out, in, out, move to the other side, and back over again, etc. I love the latch system. If you have child car seats, you will love the Kia and the Latch system. About Storage: Yes this is a compact car, but man does Kia know how to maximize storage in this frame. With a hatchback and fold down second row of seats, I transported a table saw, a miter saw, shop vac, and compressor while I worked as a carpenter. This thing has a lot of room back there. With the seats up, the truck is still pretty spacious. It fit all the suitcases and stuff needed to take a 8 day road trip to Texas and back for 4 people, including a baby stroller and two child car seats. The trunk has two large storage compartments and two side smaller compartments for even more stuff. Some people are afraid to leave cameras or purses in a vehicle that doesn't have a separate locking trunk. The trunk compartments don't lock, but no one suspected that I had a DSLR, a laptop, and other camera equipment in this vehicle because theses were stowed out of sight in the below trunk storage. The Kia also has a standard luggage rack on the roof, so many common car top carriers, bike racks, etc, can be installed for even more storage. About Technology: We had a base model, so there wasn't a lot of frills here. Standard CD player and radio. No XM, no bluetooth. No USB ports or AUX input for the stereo. No No DVD player or dual zone stereos / AUX inputs. But you can pay several thousand dollars more for those features. My family is practically a professional road trip family, so we don't need to be cocooned in our own little entertainment world, even for 3 days of driving. Talk, listen to audio books, look at the scenery or nap (for passengers). Nothing wrong with those options. No review cameras or parking assist. But I know how to drive and park, so I don't really need to car to do that for me. These extra frills
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The Power to Surprise? How about Amaze!
Baltojeff, 01/10/2007
2007 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
53 of 53 people found this review helpful
This is a very well built vehicle. The first thing I noticed was the quality of the interior. It was completely above my expectations for a KIA. Very "touch friendly" and well laid out. The leg room in the 2nd row was probably the clincher. I cross-shopped the RAV4, CR-V, Pilot, Highlander, Equinox, CX-7, Santa Fe, Outlander and a couple of others. There was just no comparison. I also have the 7 seat model (which satisfied our need for 6+ seats), and even loaded it is very comfortable. The driving dynamics are also much better than expected. Great pickup on the v6, easy highway cruising, very commanding view of the road. We took a 900 mile trip the day after we took delivery. Grade: A+!
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wibigboi64, 12/27/2006
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
50 of 50 people found this review helpful
I although I have only had the Rondo for a week I am completely satisfied with this vehicle. Having come from a 2006 Chev HHR, I was worried about giving up ride quality and low noise levels. I am glad to report that with the Rondo you do not have to sacrifice at all. The interior is quiet at highways speeds and the ride is wonderful...feels like a near luxury car and the handling is very competent. I would highly recommend this car to friends and family. So far the mpg has been in the mid 20's mixed highway and severe stop and go city traffic.
2007 KIA Rondo
Dakota29803, 01/17/2007
2007 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought my Rondo in November, 2007. I had been looking at compact SUV's, wagons, etc. I had not found any vehicle that I liked the looks, storage space and price until I saw the Rondo. I fell in love immediately and bought it. No regrets. It is more comfortable, more economical and better driving than my 2004 Jeep Liberty.
We love our Kia Rondo!
Bob Crepeau, 01/02/2007
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
This is just what we needed! We are a retired younger couple who are on the go...but I need a 'lay-down' space for me in the back for long trips. We wanted a foreign car and the Kia Rondo is just perfect for us. It is zippy, comfortable, pretty inside and out and the 60/40 seating configuration is perfect for us 'empty-nesters'. The cost was within our price-range as well.
Great value
Jim k, 11/09/2015
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2007 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Bought it new in 07. The Good: 59,000 trouble free miles, low 20's mpg around town, up to 32 mpg on highway. Comfortable seats, great visibility, economical & versatile. The Bad: easily stained seats, inadequate roof rack even with the optional cross pieces, too low ground clearance in back if carrying third row passengers. 64,000 Still a great all around vehicle....soon to replace second set of tires, had two transmission flushes, one set of brakes, one fuel filter, air & cabin filters.....might look at the serpentine belt next and change it for insurance......and 3 (?) recalls. ....almost forgot the CD player stopped ejecting CD's.....bought a brand new genuine KIA AM/FM CD on ebay for $110. and took about 15 minutes to install. 75,000 miles now .....on third set of low price budget tires, getting ready to do third transmission fluid change, still haven't changed the serpentine belt ( I got a serpentine belt gauge from Gates and it still checks okay) , still runs & rides like new !
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2007 LX no troubles even at 93,000 miles
Sue Peterson, 03/03/2015
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2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
all it needs is oil changes and tires. Never even had to replace brakes. Did do the struts as corners were mushy. Cheapest car to run that I have ever owned. Finally did brakes at 115k miles. The most durable car and parts ever.
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Best car I've ever owned
wonka, 11/08/2010
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Gotta say I'm shocked at some people complaining about their Rondo. My 2007 Rondo LX is the best car I've ever owned -- better than my Pontiac Vibe, Acura Integra, 99 Rav4, Chevy Prizm or many Corollas. Car is the most versatile thing on the road, comfortable, good balance of power and decent gas mileage. Have had no problems whatsoever after 3 years 40k miles. LOADS of safety features (6 airbags, antilock brakes, skid control). Can't beat this car w/out spending $10,000 more. Only thing I don't love about it is of the 4 doors plus hatchback, there is only ONE keyhole. Annoying because if someone opens the other doors from the inside alarm goes off & ignition is killed until you "beep" in
Did my homework and it paid off!
skippy0817, 03/20/2011
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
I bought my used 2007 Kia Rondo LX a month ago after doing alot of on line research. I drove new cars and other used cars but the moment I got in the Rondo I fell in love. I have not had a new/newer car for many years and I certainly made the right choice. The exterior is fun looking, the interior is roomier and nicer than anything I thought I could afford. It runs and drives like a dream. I love the way it handles, I love the pick-up and especially the gas mileage! I'm getting 29 mpg and I live in an area where my daily drive is climbing up and going down hills. I would recommend this car to anyone.
Best MPV
dodgekia, 12/06/2014
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I love my Rondo, it is small, at the same time spacious. We got it on March 2014 and we have loved it. If you like a car small for many people, get yourself a Rondo. We got the V6 and the power is incredible. For just our LXV6 we have a lot of safety features, as convenience and comfort. Our only problem is the uncomfortable third row seat for an adult, if you are using the third row for children, it is going to work well. There is a very small cargo space when using the third row seats, but there is a lot of storage spaces around the car.
mixed bag
mballard70, 02/17/2011
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought my Rondo new and it is currently 3.5 years old and has 64,000 miles. I really like the car, but it has had some issues. Here is what has been replaced on the car: rack and pinion unit, power steering, cam-balancer, and the transmission. kia has largely stood behind their product in spite of these issues. However, they were going to deny the warranty claim on my transmission b/c I had changed the fluid with Synthetic Trans. fluid. If I hadn't had a Kia insider as a friend, I would have been in trouble. I think this is a violation of the Moss-Magnasun act b/c they insisted they would only cover Kia fluid. But, I digress. Love the car, wish it didn't have those issues.
The real "smart" car!
drjjjj, 01/10/2012
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Have over 150k on my 07 Rondo with no mechanical issues ever! Been a flawless car, functional, comfortable, safe and reliable! If you're into funtion/practicality-this is the used car to choice! The 2.4 has the no maintenance timing chain, bullet proof 4 cylinder and simple 4 speed! 70% high strength steel/3300 lbs-about as light as you want to go! Can see 30 mpg on Highway! This year and newer is when the Koreans made the turn to world class quality folks!
My 2007 Rondo
Ron, 07/06/2010
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
My wife liked my Rondo so much that a year after I owned mine she went out and bought one too. The car gives a nice ride with great visibility. The seating is very comfortable, especially on long trips. I seem to get about 33 mpg when the freeway is functioning as intended. The wide 16" tires give a pretty good ride over our dilapidated roads. We have plenty of room for our family of three to pack up all our camping gear and head for the hills. We bought both on sale ad at $12,999 each, look for sales. Highly recommended. Cons: warped brake pad causes vibration when braking. Newer problem as steering has light knock when turning wheel left.
There's a surprising amount of zip!
Peggy, 09/03/2007
2007 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We've owned this vehicle for a bit over a month. It's been a surprisingly fun, smooth and quiet ride. (I drive a lot and have become very sensitive to road noise.) This vehicle is very soundly built, with beyond expectations quality and accoutrements.
What a piece of work!
BigJoe, 07/29/2008
2007 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great car!!! This car has won me over. As a former Chevy Subn driver I have a hard time getting into just any vehicle. At 6'4" 370 I am no small twig. The Rondo has great room and a very peppy 4 cyl. I have only had the car about 4 months but so far I love it. There are a few things which could be improved upon but the pro's far outweigh the cons. I am going to miss my 4 wheel drive in the winter, but hey, let's face it, going from an average of 8 mpg to 20 mpg is a big difference. This car has exceeded my expectations and is definitely worth a look. Roomy, peppy and nice on the twisties, my Rondo was a great deal.
Surprises everyone who rides in it!
midwstguy, 09/19/2009
2007 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had originally intended to purchase the Kias parent companys Santa Fe because my mother has one and I am extremely impressed with the vehicle so is my mother. I decided to purchase the Rondo instead because of the somewhat smaller outside dimensions. The funny thing is that the Rondo with the smaller outside actually is larger inside than the Santa Fe. Four things stand out with this car. First of all the comfort, I am 62 and even with the sun roof have more than enough room and the seats are extremely comfortable. Second is the ride, in a word fantastic! Third would be quiet cabin and forth would be the fuel mileage. I have consistently got over 27 mpg on hwy running at
Best Value
wsoxman, 08/29/2009
2007 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I must be the only Rondo owner that has a completely loaded car. Leather, spoiler, I have everything on it including the grown effects, that make the car look much more sporty. $20,800 out the door price. The car has taken 3 2000 mile trips to Arizona. It's the most comfortable riding for long distances. My BMW seats are not as comfortable as the Rondo's. The MPG and gas tank size are could be better. The optional Infinite radio upgrade wasn't worth the price.
Filling a niche
Roger, 02/02/2007
2007 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Excellent combination of size and versatility. We have a family of 6 and wanted to carry all 4 kids if we needed to (other vehicle is a larger Pathfinder). Very surprised by the amount of shoulder room throughout the car. Fit and finish at this price range is excellent. Just got out of a minivan and really like the lower to the ground feeling of being in this car. Excellent visibility while driving. Just plain cute!
Go buy it, well worth it $$$
Oscar, 03/26/2008
2007 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for my wife, but I must say I love it just as much. I drive it to work for 50 miles on the highway and it is very quite and handles quite well. I have not noticed any blind spots and everything is at your finger tips. Night time driving is also very good as the Driving lights and Fog lights are very bright. Also braking and acceleration are just as good and it comes with great Michelin tires. Interior Lighting is also good and lots of interior connectors for those portable CD players - 1 front, 1 mid, and 1 in the rear as well.
Rockin' Rondo
Tony Petty, 10/27/2007
2007 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
As an over 50, I find the Rondo fun to drive. Would love a power seat though. Seats are big and comfy but don't drop anything down between the seat and the console! They should provide an extraction tool! Suggested improvements - move the high beam indicater down a bit, it gets blocked by the top of the wheel. As a smoker I would love pop open rear 1/4 windows.
Love My ronda
missvicki1, 12/24/2010
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my Ronda in October of 2010. Didn't like it at first, but then fell "in love with this car". Every day that I drive this car I love it more. Very good gas mikeage in the city or on the highway. Would recommend this car to anyone. Very good for the money value. I definitely would buy another Kia Rondo.
Kia Rondo
Anne, 11/18/2008
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased a black Kia Rondo with beige fabric interior. From the first week of ownership had problems with water stains on the seat. The dealership detailed the interior several times to clean the stains which led to additional stains, each time trying new protectants which they stated should take care of the problem. According to the service manager Kia could replace the seats with the same fabric, at the time we decided to try the new fabric protector. One year later my interior looks like we have poured liquid all over, every stain shows, many from water. I am very frustrated, would not recommend fabric interior. I know if I try to sell my car this will lower the value.
Rondo is my ride or die
Gabe Poulos, 05/22/2017
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the best car on the market. Great for shuttling around my friends and the bass is really good. Awesome steering wheel too! The seats are comfortable and I feel as though I am on a throne. I plan on keeping this car until the day it dies, and then buy a new one. Great choice for aspiring uber drivers, as you may put down the middle seats to create a limo experience.
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My Ronda Rondo has been great.
Steven Burke, 11/03/2016
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car has been a great performer.
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Beats a minivan
scorionf89, 06/02/2010
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this because I was moving and needed a bigger vehicle than a car. I love all the space it has its the cheapest car that can fit a washing machine in it. I can haul almost anything in this car. I love all the leg room it beats out my wife's Toyota mine van from that stand point. I had the dealer drill holes so I can push the racks all the way to the front thereby make it so I can carry 3 large suitcases on the roof cant do that with any other cross over. I have been doing 28 mpg around town with the windows down. On a personal note if you need even more space you probably need a truck my fave being the m35a2 by Am General
Unbelievable
Ms. Johns, 09/10/2010
2007 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car was all good until I reached 62,000 miles. The fuel pump has gone out and the manufacturer won't admit that it is a defect. The fuel pump has been recalled in the 08 and 09 models. I had a couple in the 3rd row and thy complained about the comfort. They could feel every bump in the road. I would not recommend Kia to anyone!
Never Again
Al Gator, 06/13/2010
2007 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
Bought this car because I was told gas mileage was great. Not true. After the first week, return to dealer to have brakes fixed. Next, back to the dealer to fix banging noise. Front pass. strut was falling off. Next, back to the dealer to have BOTH front wheel bearings replaced. Car still howls like a demon because of bad bearing or u-joint, dealer can't/won't find and fix. Window deicers quit and the lights flicker at night when braking. Low profile tires make turnpike driving miserable. At 13k need to replace brake pads AND rotors. Seats stain when you look at them. Door locks have mind of their own. Car is a loser in the winter. Antiskid computer fights you.
Very good Car!
Ed, 08/27/2009
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used and it is a very good car! I have the V6 and it has a lot of get and go. The engine just purrs. The only minor complaint might be that the seats do stain a little but as long as you are not a slob, they are fine. The car is just the right size, not too big like a mini van and not too small. Plenty of room! I recommend this car to anyone with a small family.
Rondo is a keeper
Bryan, 03/22/2010
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've owned my Rondo now since new a little over 2 years. Completely satisfied. Not a rattle,engine is quiet and no mechanical issues. What more can you expect from the cheapest 7 seater? Mind you, it won't turn anybody's eye though. :)
Fun from Korea
KAR120C, 11/18/2008
2007 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Took our '07 Rondo on a 3800 mile trip back to the midwest and was well satisfied with the handling and comfortability of this little crossover from our friends in Asia. Fuel mileage fit well within the EPA rating 21 to 29 mpg, where we got an avg of 26 mpg on the trip, and that was having the A/C on, cruise on at 80 mph. From graduating from an econobox on long trips to this Rondo, I never tired from sitting in this vehicle. Well worth the money these vehicles are priced at.
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kialover, 12/21/2008
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I posted on this car about a year ago, I loved it then and I love it more now! This car is great in the snow!! I cant believe it, just 2 days ago, we got about 10 inches of snow in Grand Rapids MI. During that storm we had to go out. That car just plowed through it, without the roads plowed yet! I am very pleased with this car. We get good mileage, about 21 mpg every time, mostly city.
My Favorite Car
liss, 09/05/2008
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my Rondo because it offers top safety items, has excellent visibility, is fun to drive - engine is plenty powerful enough for thruway driving - and looks sharp. I'd buy another in a heartbeat.
Good for around town
Dave, 08/28/2009
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought the Kia Rondo to replace an Eagle summit wagon I had had for years. The Rondo has been a good Car. Now has 27,000 miles on it. No repair needed. I have grown to dislike the car however because it handles so poorly. The steering wheel has some uncomfortable vibration at around 65 mph, and the cabin is noisy at highway speeds. I have to crank up the volume on the radio to hear anything. I could have bought a much nicer car for a little more money. The worst part is the resale value. If you want a small van that will hold its value better, the Mazda 5 is much better.
expensive upkeep
Rondo EX, 03/05/2010
2007 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I was mostly satisfied until I had to have work done. We were told that the sensor that controls the accelerator was bad, but was not covered under the powertrain warranty (cha-ching) even though it is part of the engine. Next, you have to replace the timing belt at 60,000 miles or your warranty is no good (cha-ching $600). Not good gas mileage. Bad night visibility. To expensive upkeep. Oh yes they want to change the transmission fluid also ($199). Kia lost a customer.
unhappy car owner
unhappycarowner, 04/07/2009
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car a year ago and have been extremely unhappy with the performance in the winter. If it snows less or more than an inch of snow the car will not move it does nothing but spin. It also was parked on a lawn and had to be towed out for it would only spin up mud and not move. I have brand new all season radial on this car and still it cant get out of its own way. The rack that is provided by the factory is terrible I am scared to put my kayaks on them for fear that the rack is to weak & it will break under the pressure. It also does not go wide enough to accomodate the length of the kayaks. Over all this vehicle is to light for the maine winters and I have been very unhappy.
Kia Rondo snow test
Susan, 01/20/2008
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Rondo was an interest to me because of the fuel mileage and 7 seats. It has a great amount of room in the inside but doesn't look like a huge vehicle. Fuel mileage is okay not as great as I expected. In the snow and over bumps the brakes are locking up on me. I took it to the dealer and they say that they found no problem. I almost got into 2 accidents at 10 or 20 miles an hour. I might try snow tires. I was given no help at the dealership. I don't feel safe driving in the snow and I have owned a lot of different cars and am not afraid of the snow but in this vehicle I am afraid and I will not be able to drive when the roads have snow on them.
Fun & Satisfied
Dennis, 12/20/2007
2007 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
With 2 small kids, our Quest minivan was more than we needed. The 7 passenger Rondo fit our needs perfectly. Normally configured with just 2 rows of seats for the 4 of us but with an optional 3rd row for family or visitors to prevent having to take 2 cars places. It test drove very nice w/great handling & enough "get up & go" in the 6-cyl to get out into traffic in a pinch. We were able to load it up w/ALL of the bells & whistles. Yes, the rear seat is tight, but I'm 6'2" and can get back there w/about 2" to spare between my knees the middle row. Great warranty & crash tests too! Very happy!!
A Pleasant Surprise
NJRondo, 08/26/2007
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We're small car people (this replaced my wife's Golf), but wanted something that would comfortably hold our 2 kids (1 in bulky carseat, 1 in booster) plus a 3rd adult on occasion. The Kia was the clear winner both on paper and in test drives. After 5 weeks and a 1,000 mile trip, we are very happy with our choice. The V6 and its 5-speed auto are peppy, responsive, quiet, and smooth. Feels expensive. The driving position is comfortable both for my wife (who had trouble with others) and for me. Cargo space isn't huge but was fine for our family vacation, including pack-and- play, stroller, beach gear, etc. How nice that our cheapest option turned out to be the best!
Great little wagon
kialover15, 02/09/2008
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Back in August of 2007, we bought a Kia Rondo, it was very smart move. It gets great gas mileage, we are getting an average of about 23 mpg. We love it. It is easy to get in and out of, great visiblity and handling. Our only issue with it is when you have to drive through puddles of water, you temporarily lose your power steering. But there is a button you can push, and then you will not lose it. We live here in MI, and the last few days we have been getting blizzards, and with the ESC, it is great, it automatically pumps the brakes and keeps the car in control when you start to slide. I would recommend this car to anyone.
Sporty lil wagon
gotta love it, 08/19/2008
2007 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I never could imagine Kia coming up with a car like this. i had a 98 kia sephia. "junk". now in 2008 i have a 2007 kia rondo. i bought it with 16K miles on it. other than a few small issues with the dealer the car is super. after we got the tires rotated and an alignment. i get in the area of 25 mph in town and nearly 35 on the highway. i can tell that Hyundai makes kia because the quality is leaps and bounds better than my first kia. i wouldn't hesitate in a second. go get this car.
Mazda beater
bguds, 09/12/2007
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I felt a bit too snug on the Mazda5. The Rondo seemed much more roomy.
I love my Rondo!
Liss, 02/17/2008
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I replaced a Jeep I'd had for 6 years. I wanted a car offering good visibility, top safety features, good styling, heated leather seats, easy to get in and out of, not too glitzy, good compartments for storage. I did not need a 3rd row of seats. I drove the comparable cars, as well as other Kia models; chose the Rondo because it offered everything I was looking for. I would not compare the Rondo to minivans, no matter what reviewers say - it's in a class of its own. I get compliments all the time. It's sporty, attractive exterior styling, and roomy interior. It holds a lot of cargo! I've owned my Rondo for over a year, and I'd definitely buy another one
Owner and lover
Rondo-izer, 09/25/2007
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very versatile. We only shopped for 7 passenger vehicles. I was hesitant at first, but now I drive it more than my wife does. This has come in handy more than we thought. There are many small items that come in handy, the 12v plug in the rear, rear cargo light, the 12v plug in the console with the cable guide so it will close and not crimp the wire. 2nd row ac vents are also very nice in allowing air to circulate. Tons of cargo space!! Plenty of cup holders helps with kids. Test drive it and you won't believe the visibility or how quiet and enjoyable your ride will be!
Where are all the Rondos?
Jacks, 07/03/2007
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My husband and I knew exactly what type of vehicle we wanted: sporty, great fuel economy, with a third row seat, and under $20K. After searching and searching we found the Rondo. But I'd never heard of the Rondo! And I'd never seen one on the road! We loved the car and purchased one. But over a month later I've only seen 2 other Rondos on the road. Where are all of the Rondos?? But that's okay with us. We know we got a great car for a great price!
Lots of prep and room...
tararnyny, 07/04/2007
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased the Rondo in May after looking at the Hyundai Sante Fe, Mazda5 and the Honda Element. We are looking for a safe and reliable vehicle without breaking the bank. Even with two kids and a dog I just couldn't do a full size minivan. No one can believe the interior room or the quiet comfortable ride of this car. The back seat has significantly more leg and head room than our Subaru Outback. Also, with the V6, it is much faster than the Subaru too. The third row seat is tight but it's fine for the extra kid or two you end up with after soccer games. With the back seats down you're left with tons of cargo space.
Rondo replacement for '99 Odyssey
rubberbandman, 10/17/2008
2007 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought vehicle in July to drive x- country. My Rondo was more comfortable than it's replacement or my 04 Subaru Outback. Gas mileage was also respectable; over 2900 miles of mostly hwy driving, Rondo averaged approx 20 MPG. While driving through CA desert car cabin was comfortably cooled by AC. MPG heavily reduced by speed exceeding 60 MPH, and use of AC. Have found that on my 80 mile RT work commute, which is mainly hwy, mileage drops well below 20 MPG.
Big value, Tall ride
Markv, 09/01/2007
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Value on this car is great, but as a 6' 6" 300lb man, this car is a tall ride. There is head room to spare and my legs have space to roam. The Rondo was a surprise test drive and sold me from the moment I sat down. I cannot say enough good things about the space for me and my family, all tall kids and one small wife! We love it. Drives smoothly, good mileage and for a small van/wagon it looks nice too. The best out of 3 months of looking, test driving and researching.
Designed from the inside out.
mueludo, 09/20/2007
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Best seating position of any small vehicle I've test driven. Quiet, roomy, Smartly engineered and intuitively designed.
A Very Nice Car with Loads of Room
Lynn in Oklahoma, 06/11/2008
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have now had my Kia Rondo for 4 months, and I am truly glad I purchased it. It has so much room, is very comfortable even on long distance trips, and truly feels like you are driving a much larger car. You sit up high in the Rondo and visibility is great. The console is jutted forward, so all buttons for the radio, CD player, heat/air are right there at arms length. The car is so quiet when idling, I sometimes forget that it is on while sitting at a drive-thru. Acceleration is also good when trying to get on the highway. I don't regret my purchase one bit. Take a test drive - that's all it took for me!
Most underrated crossover out there
garnermike, 06/07/2008
2007 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/Popular Equipment (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have bought 14 new cars in my life, and the Rondo has been the most impressive to me "after the sale." Quiet, smooth, very good fit-and- finish. Very functional with 7 seats. Averaging 25 mpg in overall driving. Reach 30 mpg on straight hwy driving. Lowest mpg I've recorded to date was 19 mpg (winter, most city).