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Always look forward to driving it
Jesterle, 07/10/2009
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We love the roominess of the interior plus the storage is great. It has more cupholders than all of my previous cars combined (6 cars). I love the high seating that doesn't require me to climb up into it. We did have the check engine light come on after the first fill-up due to not tightening the cap correctly, but no problems since. I do mostly city driving and have gotten between 19 and 21 mpg. I like having the multiple 12v ports, espcially having one in the back that we can use for our electic cooler or a car vac. No complaints about wind noise. We had a very thorough test drive with this vechicle before buying it so we could dectedt any obvious flaws or even not so obvious. Great car.
Lots of features for budget family
billcsho, 08/05/2009
2008 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a car to replace my 13yr old Saturn wagon with more passenger and cargo capacity and a moon roof. We set a budget of $20k and had our eyes on the Mazda5 for the past several years. Recently we realized the Rondo to be the only direct competitor of Mazda5 that fulfilled our requirements. It has good mpg for my daily driving mostly on local. Highway mpg is slightly lower than expected but should be improved after breaking in. The V6 has good acceleration and is very quiet. The second row is roomy even with someone sitting in the 3rd row. With the $4K cash rebate, we got it loaded with options (leather, moonroof, 6CD/MP3, etc) and still within our budget.
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Roomy & Right-sized. Thumbs up overall.
Jimmer, 09/26/2009
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Really like my Rondo. Getting 21 city 26.5 hwy. Good power/very roomy. Front of vehicle looks a little plain, but I like the back end and side views. I did a 20% tint on the back windows (not driver, passenger-front or windshield) and it really increases the exterior appeal. Suggest you spend $150 and do the same. Also drove a 4 cylinder Rondo; seems even more peppy in city driving than the 6 cylinder! Wouldn't shy away from buying a 4-banger. Both pull 2500 RPMs at 70 MPH. But the tranny on the 4 seems a little smoother shifting. Great dash set up; lots of rear leg room; sits higher up than sedan and slightly lower than an SUV - a happy median. Drivers seat height good for long legs.
Just What I Was Looking For
Emma in Virginia, 09/21/2009
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had a 2000 Kia Sportaqe for 8 years and could not kill it. Therefor I wanted another Kia but with more cargo space. Great to drive with good gas mileage. I get 21MPG in mostly city type driving. Highway is near 30MPG. Cargo space is fantastic compared to other similar models and makes. Kia motors were very helpful in transferring the warranty to me on the day of purchase. With only 15,000 miles on the odometer, I got a "new" car for a great price.
Dump your SUV's and minivans.......
Mainardlaw, 12/01/2009
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/AC (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
For most people, their practical needs in a vehicle are gas consumption, space, highway performance, handling in city driving, and price. I've had this car since February, and even though I'd never even heard of this car until 9 days before I bought it, it is by far the best vehicle I've ever driven on all of the practical counts above. You can use it like a cargo van with all seats down, you can carry 7 passengers, it's deceptively fast on the highway (cruises at triple digit speeds while quiet as a luxury sedan inside), and comfortable in ways you'd never thought of before (best seat entry ever), the ABS and ESC make handling smooth. Not for drag racing, but who really does that anyway?
new to rondo
herb46, 12/05/2009
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i have owned many kia's,currently a new amanti,and i have to say that many people with negative comments need to contact kia corporate !they will make sure your problems are resolved ! anyway,roommate needed to get rid of very old & tired olds ciers,so we went to my kia dealer,test drove a 2008 rondo lx-v6 with 41000 miles.all i can say is very nice ride !
Love It!
Love It., 03/15/2010
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We had done some research on the Kia Rondo. Love how in handles! It's a great bang for your buck. LOVE driving it! Very rugged. Great features. Like others have posted, not absolutely crazy about the exterior design. Looks more van like than crossover as Kia likes to call it.
Can't Give It Up
NJay, 01/20/2023
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have to agree with the others. I love my Rondo. Previously owned the Optima and a Sorrento. Never heard of a Rondo until I happened see one on a lot. I didn't buy that one but I bought a different one a couple of months later. Checking all the reviews, it seems the troublesome ones are the 4 cyl models. After test driving the 2.7 6 cyl I told the seller not to bother putting it away, it was going home with me. The cons are that parts are hard to find and costly. There is no logic behind that, I've just excepted it because I love everything about my Rondo. I'm the kind of person that likes to be prepared and the hidden storage space in the Rondo lets me carry around the extra tools and accessories I like to have just in case. Example: I like to have a spare pair of shoes, change of clothing, a towel, first aid, thermal sleeping bag, paper towels, a few fast food eating utensils, and water. I also carry window cleaner, extra oil, and powerful flashlight. The Rondo hides it all so my car doesn't look cluttered. I like that the whole family fits comfortably with room left over for the luggage or groceries. It's got enought pep to zip in and out of traffic and quickly jump on the freeway. The thing is, now I have put over 200,000 miles on it and should really be looking at an upgrade but I can't bear the thought on not having it. I go back and forth with "New Car or new motor?" Actually, I could easily get another 100 k out of it, and I may just try that if we are not forced into going electric.
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Interior Room Light
Rik Nieves, 05/10/2010
2008 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
2008 Kia Rondo Why does my room lights( the 2 lights in the cargo bay) stay on whenever I turn my headlights on? I've move the selector to: on/off/door and they never turn off. its distracting when driving at night. Any suggestions/remedies? YIKES!!! help.
Good car, Great buy
Lamar, 11/18/2009
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/AC (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought our Rondo as a leftover in 2009. After driving it for the 10 months we have had it we are still surprised at the huge interior and the diminuitive exterior. It is comfortable, easy to enter and exit, gives us reasonable mileage, and easily and comfortably carries four adults 95 miles to visit grandchildren. The fuel pump deserted us at 10k and was promptly replaced by Kia. We were told it had been replaced under a recall earlier while at an Orlando dealer before it was sent to our dealer, hmmm. We are very satisfied but keep an "eye out" for further fuel pump problems. good car for older prople who have mobility problems.
I wish I could Take it BACK
bmterre, 03/13/2009
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/AC (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle because I needed a bigger vehicle. At the dealership I did a test drive around the block. Everything was ok. The external look for this car was verrrry ugly. But I needed a bigger car for my family. I later noticed that when I drove it o the freeway I have to steer more to the left to keep from FLOATING into the other lane. I just figured it was all of a sudden very windy outside. But of course it wasnt. The storage in the back I'm not too fond of. I can hear everything sliding back n forth. Did I mention I hate the way the outside looks. Im use to a car that when u start to drive the doors lock, but this car doesnt. Think hard before u buy, i dont c to many around!
Gas Mileage Disappointing
FredG, 07/23/2008
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/AC (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love the look and handling of the car- pleased with the price. My only problem is with the gas mileage. After 4 fill ups I am averaging about 16 miles to the gallon. I traded in an 11 year old Subaru with 130,000 miles and was getting an average of 15 mpg doing the same type of driving. Granted most of my trips are less than 4 miles each way, and the air conditioning is running. Hopefully, when fall comes, and the air is no longer needed, the gas mileage will improve. Still, I expected to average 20 mpg. Very disappointing so far.
Fun, functionality & a bargain to boot
Anjay, 08/09/2010
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Rondo off-lease 15 months ago with just under 16k on the odometer. I've driven it on the interstates, urban byways, country lanes, mountain roads, etc., and have no performance issues. No problems at all beyond the scheduled maintenance. It's well made, well equipped and is very functional--a terrific little multitasker at a bargain price.
A Great Bargain
Tom, 08/08/2010
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I somehow managed to purchase my Rondo with 30k on the odometer for merely 10k. what a surprise! Seven months later and I still love it. You can haul all kinds of stuff, great acceleration, and it is so comfortable it feels like you're driving while sitting on your favorite couch. The car is an ugly bubble, don't get me wrong. Your friends will might have a few jibes for you. But for the price and the ride quality/reliability, you won't find anything better.
Wow ...Rondo...What??
C Neumann, 04/08/2008
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/AC (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The 2008 Kia Rondo is a pleasant surprise. We considered a Matrix or Vibe but the Rondo won the day. Its clearly a great value. The quality of the Rondo is impressive. Kia has grown up here and can compete with the big boys. Good work Kia! The utility, roominess and ride of the Rondo is impressive. Seven seats in this size of car is amazing. The car does what it's supposed to, has all kinds of bells and whistles (the heated seats are nice) and the price can't be beat. Great for small families who don't like big 'mini' vans. The 4cyl engine and transmission are more than adequate. I'm looking forward to seeing how the quality of this vehicle holds up over time.
A real sleeper!
Chip, 04/16/2008
2008 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Rondo is a well put-together small car that feels bigger on the road that it really is: the V-6 engine is very quiet, the transmission shifts smoothly, and the amount of room for 5 passengers is simply amazing. I'm 6'5", and the Rondo has plenty of head, shoulder and leg room for me and a 6' passenger riding behind me. Maybe it won't set you heart on fire, but it sure gets the job done without any fuss.
Great for the price
bjfails, 04/30/2008
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/AC (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle for a small family car, seats are a bit small but not uncomfortable. Lots of room for kids to stretch without burring knees into back of seat. Two row has a lot of storage options. Nice pep off the line but lags above 50 mph. Exterior doesn't command a lot of attention, but doesn't repel the date for the evening either.
2008 kia rondo; RIP
kozlo52, 05/10/2020
2008 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i really liked this vehicle over the 11 years i owned it. weak link were the brakes. always had to replace brakes and rotors ... brakes were undersized.... finally after 113454 miles i have to get rid of it due to leaky water pump, and cracked block. but of ot were still made i'd buy another one. it was only sold here in the usa 2007-2010. very versatile vehicle for a family.... paul k.
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Extremely Disappointed
James Appling, 02/26/2009
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
I now believe I made a mistake buying this vehicle. I thought it was going to be a great investment. Not so. The gas mileage is poor and there is this extremely annoying wind noise on the drivers side. based on other commentary, it would seem that it can not be fixed. Yeah, the vehicle does not look great but we bought it for the features and the price. We are very disappointed and are looking at our options of getting something else. It does not handle particularly well on the road. It has a tendency to float and I can almost see the gas gage move. Like one other guy said, I guess you get what you pay for.