Used 2009 Kia Rondo Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 Rondo, so we've included reviews for other years of the Rondo since its last redesign.
Love my Rondo.
fargsnalt, 05/30/2015
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/AC (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
I bought my Rondo in 2012 with about 63,000 miles. I just passed the 100,000 mile mark with no major problems. We have changed brake pads, air conditioner coils and tires in that time. Gas mileage is not great, but cargo room is good and we can take 7 people in it. Third row seat is fairly easy to get to, even for a 6'6" person like myself.
SO Disappointed
drivingmom2, 03/09/2014
2008 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
We bought our Rondo new in 2008. At the time it was exactly the car we were looking for, as it had the third row stow-and-go seats. We had reasonable performance from it for the first five years, although it did have a few factory recalls in that time. HOWEVER, two months after the five-year warranty expired, the engine failed. Despite the fact that I had followed the warranty maintenance schedule, KIA Canada would do nothing to assist us with this matter and we ended up having to have a second-hand motor installed. Apparently KIA create disposable cars and are not prepared to back their products. Like a previous poster, I too am a bit embarrassed about having recommended KIA to friends.
I don't think you can do better f
Sloppy, 05/29/2009
2009 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Bought it new,now has 20k km. this is an 09 EX 5 seater 2.4l. No other car offers ABS, ESC,traction control and 4 wheel discs, heated seats, mirrors and a WIPER de-icer! in this class or for the money. The four cylinder engine is smooth and you can barely hear it at idle. I don't understand people complaining about a lack of power. Top of second gear is over 60 mph, how much freeway merging power do you need? Build quality is second to none in my opinion. Quiet inside, very roomy, standard 6 speaker stereo is excellent, with Bluetooth and a USB port as well. Steering wheel mounted audio and cruise controls. Nicely weighted steering. Very smooth to drive. There is very little not too like
An excellent vehicle
Excellent Kia Rondo, 09/27/2020
2008 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
The Kia Rondo has by far exceeded my expectations. I bought it not expecting much from a cheap Korean MPV, but the reliability and low maintenance cost is surprising. The car, despite being a V6, returns about 22mpg in the city if driven conservatively. Note that this MPG can be achieved by running 38psi in the tires and removing the 3rd row seats. The V6 also offers plenty of power, as the car can climb hills without being forced to downshift too often. The 5 speed transaxle also shifts smoothly, and came from the factory with an auxiliary air cooler. The engine is very easy to work on in the rare event it does need work, with the exception of the rear 3 spark plugs. The transmission is also easy to service, and comes with a dipstick to allow for easy checking and filling of fluid. This may not sound too important, but consider that many modern cars have no ATF dipstick, and fluid changes are difficult. Despite having over 140,000 miles, the engine has no noticeable oil consumption between changes. Despite its price, the car seems very well built, and I plan on running it past 250,000 miles.
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The Rondo is a Steal
CelticRondo, 06/15/2010
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle to drive around people at work and to travel around the states with two dogs. I can fit four adult in it all eating lunch comfortably. Took a four thousand mile drive through MN, NY, FL, and the Midwest. It handles the mountains and beaches with ease. I even had enough room to layout in the back to sleep on the road. I am comfortable driving it and my riders enjoy the extra room and cup holders. It's like a boring friend. It will do everything you ask of it but your hip friends don't like being seen with it.
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