Comments on: Kia Rondo7 – Long Term Update http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/ Resource for Car Reviews, News, Advice, Road Tests, Green Cars, Hybrids Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Charles Lacoste http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-184011 Charles Lacoste Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:45:13 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-184011 Some months down the road...further to the mileage issue...with almost 20,000k's on the clock I'm pulling only a little better than the previous post. Usually 11-11.5 km per litre in mixed mode driving. However I'm happy with that given the size, comfort, and versatility of the car. It's been flawless so far. Nothing has broken, come loose, etc. A couple minor grumbles though. The AM radio is almost useless. Range is very restricted...it flakes out long before FM stations do. During country trips, normally AM is all you can get, and this one often doesn't get anything. I wonder if other KIA models have the same affliction because the audio units look similar. Another issue, again in the country, is it sounds fairly busy at 110kph. Really needs a fifth gear. Even better - a diesel and a fifth gear. If it had both features and a decent audio unit , for what I need in a car - it would be the ideal vehicle. Some months down the road…further to the mileage issue…with almost 20,000k’s on the clock I’m pulling only a little better than the previous post. Usually 11-11.5 km per litre in mixed mode driving. However I’m happy with that given the size, comfort, and versatility of the car. It’s been flawless so far. Nothing has broken, come loose, etc. A couple minor grumbles though. The AM radio is almost useless. Range is very restricted…it flakes out long before FM stations do. During country trips, normally AM is all you can get, and this one often doesn’t get anything. I wonder if other KIA models have the same affliction because the audio units look similar. Another issue, again in the country, is it sounds fairly busy at 110kph. Really needs a fifth gear. Even better – a diesel and a fifth gear. If it had both features and a decent audio unit , for what I need in a car – it would be the ideal vehicle.

]]> By: Charles Lacoste http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-136445 Charles Lacoste Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:36:23 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-136445 Jan that is very high. I've had a new one for a month now (automatic) and I'm getting 10.9km to the liter. I'd expect that to improve a little as it loosens up. My driving pattern is pretty normal too. Something must be wrong with yours. Actually very pleased with this car. Very spacious first two rows, but the third is really only suitable for kids. Cargo capacity is fantastic. And it's very comfortable. Only real gripe is the stereo system sounds pretty cheap - looks great but the sound quality is average at best. I give the car 8 out of 10... Jan that is very high. I’ve had a new one for a month now (automatic) and I’m getting 10.9km to the liter. I’d expect that to improve a little as it loosens up. My driving pattern is pretty normal too. Something must be wrong with yours. Actually very pleased with this car. Very spacious first two rows, but the third is really only suitable for kids. Cargo capacity is fantastic. And it’s very comfortable. Only real gripe is the stereo system sounds pretty cheap – looks great but the sound quality is average at best. I give the car 8 out of 10…

]]> By: Jan van Gelder http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-135356 Jan van Gelder Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:43:15 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-135356 Just bought a KIA Rondo with 27000km on the clock it runs smoothly. The interior "cheap plastic" which has been mentioned is to my mind good enough to last. I had the windows tinted for $ 355 and a cruise control fitted which works just fine. There is however one negative I have to mention and that is its petrol consumption. KIA says that this car uses about 1 liter per 11.62km but in fact I only get 8.72 km per liter Can anyone explain this to me why there is a discrepancy of 2.9km to ONE liter of petrol??? I am a normal driver who does not "Gun" the engine. Looking forward to your comments. Just bought a KIA Rondo with 27000km on the clock it runs smoothly.
The interior “cheap plastic” which has been mentioned is to my mind good enough to last.

I had the windows tinted for $ 355 and a cruise control fitted which works just fine.

There is however one negative I have to mention and that is its petrol consumption.

KIA says that this car uses about 1 liter per 11.62km but in fact I only get 8.72 km per liter

Can anyone explain this to me why there is a discrepancy of 2.9km to ONE liter of petrol???

I am a normal driver who does not “Gun” the engine.

Looking forward to your comments.

]]> By: Shaye http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-109887 Shaye Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:30:10 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-109887 Hi haven't submitted a review before but thought given my family bought a Rondo last year I could contribute. As a general rule I don't really care about what a car looks like as long or what sterio it has as long as it is reliable, efficient and rates highly on safety. We love our Rondo and as we are a step-family with a baby and teenagers I have found the flexible floor plan great particularly as we are also renovating and doing lots of trips to Bunnings for long bits of wood/pipe etc... The 7 seats are great for car pooling kids to sport and its easy to park which isn't my strong point! The only thing I don't like is the foot control for the hand brake which I am now used to. I think the Rondo is the best value for money on the market and we are planning to buy a Kia for our second family car. Hi haven’t submitted a review before but thought given my family bought a Rondo last year I could contribute. As a general rule I don’t really care about what a car looks like as long or what sterio it has as long as it is reliable, efficient and rates highly on safety. We love our Rondo and as we are a step-family with a baby and teenagers I have found the flexible floor plan great particularly as we are also renovating and doing lots of trips to Bunnings for long bits of wood/pipe etc… The 7 seats are great for car pooling kids to sport and its easy to park which isn’t my strong point! The only thing I don’t like is the foot control for the hand brake which I am now used to. I think the Rondo is the best value for money on the market and we are planning to buy a Kia for our second family car.

]]> By: anthony http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-108582 anthony Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:21:05 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-108582 Sami, I'll tell you how it won an award,that will be $9,000 more than the top shelf spec Rondo7 and,it comes with a better sounding audio system, and a five year warranty. Call it smart buying! Sami, I’ll tell you how it won an award,that will be $9,000 more than the top shelf spec Rondo7 and,it comes with a better sounding audio system, and a five year warranty.

Call it smart buying!

]]> By: The Salesman http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-108508 The Salesman Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:24:36 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-108508 Sami, The Renault Grand Scenic is how many thousands more? Sami,
The Renault Grand Scenic is how many thousands more?

]]> By: Sami http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-108452 Sami Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:20:58 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-108452 I don't understand how this car "Rondo" won an award???!!! It's very "simple" and just ordinary car that I would not rave about it... If you compare it with the Renault "Grand Scenic" which has got 5 star EuroNcap,loaded with a lot of features and has got CLASS.. So please get your facts right and don't let the bribes making blind or purely STUPID.. I don’t understand how this car “Rondo” won an award???!!!
It’s very “simple” and just ordinary car that I would not rave about it…
If you compare it with the Renault “Grand Scenic” which has got 5 star EuroNcap,loaded with a lot of features and has got CLASS..
So please get your facts right and don’t let the bribes making blind or purely STUPID..

]]> By: Tom http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-108206 Tom Fri, 26 Dec 2008 01:01:54 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-108206 Generally, the cheap plastic is hard to touch, the soft plastic is considered the more upmarket stuff. Generally, the cheap plastic is hard to touch, the soft plastic is considered the more upmarket stuff.

]]> By: GMauto http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-108205 GMauto Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:52:11 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-108205 Thats cheap plastic.. compared to expensive plastic?? Thats cheap plastic.. compared to expensive plastic??

]]> By: Tom http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-108202 Tom Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:19:58 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/20017/kia-rondo7-%e2%80%93-long-term-update/#comment-108202 Fair enough, one of my friends recently got a sportage for their ever growing young family. They are very impressed by it (much to my sarcasm). Fair enough, one of my friends recently got a sportage for their ever growing young family. They are very impressed by it (much to my sarcasm).

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