Comments on: 2008 KIA Rondo7 EX Limited Review

By: Blokie

Blokie — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:08:37 +0000

not sure about the $600 difference though.

By: Blokie

Blokie — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:01:21 +0000

Interesting comparison there mate.
i’ve gone and had a look at the caradvice review of the 308. the rear seats look like they fold a bit strangly, but, yes the Peugeot would be a good buy

By: Simon

Simon — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:51:48 +0000

Weaker engine can mean more fuel because the engine needs to work harder to haul. Kia are insane for not providing the diesel option here.
It’s VW Caddy Life Maxi in this category despite a 6G premium. It is so much bigger and also frugal.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:36:59 +0000

The 308 Touring with a 7 Seats, leather interior, with a Petrol engine 1.6 is about 40K. Clearly more expensive then the Kia. And this with a weaker Engine. I think the engine is good enough. I’m driving a 2000Kg Minivan with a 2.3L Engine. Of course I’m not doing crazy racings, but it gets me everywhere. Weaker engine = less fuel.

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:12:53 +0000

There is a TD coming for this car, not sure why it isn’t here yet.

By: Fenno

Fenno — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:37:26 +0000

At least they have made an attempt to give the car some credible dynamics. First time I’ve seen that from a Korean manufacturer.

By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:48:11 +0000

Hugo, true, but better fuel economy, better resale, better car and yes there is 7 seats.

By: Hugo

Hugo — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:31:32 +0000

Wouldn’t a 308 Touring cost more to insure/maintain than a Rondo7? Besides, I thought the Touring only had room for 5?

By: Daniel Dacey

Daniel Dacey — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:18:55 +0000

Pro’s “handsome looks”. I’m sorry but there is nothing handsome about this car. Practical maybe, but not handsome.

By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:29:59 +0000

Only $600 more will get you a 308 touring diesel. I would have to see them in the flesh and try out seats No 6 and 7, but for now when its a choice between a Peugeot and a weak engined Kia.
Its Peugeot all the way for me, I know the diesel is only 88kw but it can pull up to 260nm in a tight spot and the fuel economy is outstanding.