Comments on: Kia Rondo7 Long Term Update – 1700km Family Road Trip

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:09:22 +0000

Great long-term review. Any ideas when cruise control will be available?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:27:15 +0000

Thanks Mate, you’ve sold us. The price is now $31,990 drive away for the EX-L and being ex European, the larger engine is no worry either. Thanks for the great review, enjoyed it

By: Al Juraj

Al Juraj — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:12:33 +0000

I actually thought this was a cleverly designed vehicle that seats seven without being too long like the Odyssey, but when I sat and saw the dashboard, I quickly walked away.

By: Charlieman

Charlieman — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:14:33 +0000

Yeah, I am going to recommend this car to my folks. Brilliant car isn’t it!

By: Foggy

Foggy — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:41:00 +0000

LOL @Snowman…. I hadn’t even noticed there was a Kia in that shot until you mentioned it, it was worth going back for a second (better make that a third) look!

By: Snowman

Snowman — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:17:24 +0000

Hmmm anyone noticed with the photo with the surfer girl, the Kia is almost out of shot?? LOL :) Good job!

By: Pablo

Pablo — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:38:15 +0000

Why is cruise is still not available on this car?

By: realcars

realcars — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:53:00 +0000

Sounds like a wee ripper!!!

By: anthony

anthony — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:34:53 +0000

Salesman, another three weeks in the Rondo – and one final but brief update on the car.

By: anthony

anthony — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:23:20 +0000

Naughty,

We must be on different planets then, the pies and cream bun were shocking, as was the coffee, but the sausage roll was edible.

My parents put me on to the place and like you, said it was great!

I\’m staring to wonder if we went to a different place although, you can clearly see a pic of the establishment.

By: anthony

anthony — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:20:29 +0000

Not sure what you mean here Naughty, there are plenty of pics of all angles of the Rondo AND a pic of the engine, in this update alone.

Not sure how many couples or single folks are going to be in the market for a Rondo7, given they are marketed at families!!

My point is, this review has a skew toward the intended demographic of the vehicle.

By: Naughtyius Maximus

Naughtyius Maximus — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:13:47 +0000

that is side on shots of car…..how about pic of motor or rear cargo space instead!

By: Naughtyius Maximus

Naughtyius Maximus — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:12:21 +0000

Too familyish feel good stuff like a Chevy Chase movie.

As for Glenreagh Bakery being as you put it…..I dispute that as found it unreal and would suggest different words to not offend (i.e: “…fter a long drive and being used to junk food on this road trip we found the bakery not up to our “junkfood” standard”)! Stick to motoring me thinks and better pics as all we see on here is too many shots the same!

By: Mitch

Mitch — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:22:13 +0000

good old manly

By: The Salesman

The Salesman — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:57:41 +0000

Great review. How long will you have the Rondo?

By: realcars

realcars — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:01:12 +0000

Would be humming to do it in nine hours.LOL.

By: realcars

realcars — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:53:14 +0000

Good family buy.Would have bought one of these instead of a Grand Carnival if they had been out at the time although both Carnivals seat eight which comes in handy.

Manual definitely the way to go with this.

Interiors aren’t too bad all things considered.Pretty robust for the purpose.

Had eight in the Grand last weekend including four burly adults and balance teenagers and didn’t flinch.

By: Cupid Stunt

Cupid Stunt — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:56:13 +0000

Sounds like you’re having a nice affair with the Rondo. Given the money its a bargain for such a car. So many people hold Kia and Hyundai as non-runners, it’s so not true. Yes the interiors are a bit tacky cheapo but what would you expect for the price.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:46:06 +0000

Good review. I like blue surfboards too. Thanks for the pic ;)