2008 Kia Rondo LX V6 review from North America
"Very nice car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioner stinks (after getting the ventilation opened when parking it, the bad smell went away).
Suspension noise and no good feeling.
Air conditioner and heater malfunctioned (no control until I restarted the engine).
Gas mileage was not as advertised.
- Advertisement : 18MPG (City : 14 to 22 MPG) / 26 MPG (Highway : 21 to 31 MPG)
- Gas mileage I had : 18-20 MPG (City) / 22-23.5 MPG (Highway) I have never gotten more than 23.5 MPG, even with 60-65 mph on highway using cruise control. The gas mileage on highway is a lot inflated.
Helicopter wind noise when opening the rear windows over 50 mph in speed. Very uncomfortable noise. You feel pain in your ears. No kidding.
Seats can be dirty very easily (very cheap materials used).
General comments?
Overall, the 2008 Kia Rondo V6 is a really nice car.
Very responsive in driving.
Good gas mileage in the city (18-20mpg).
6 air bags (driver, passenger, side, and curtain).
Recommended. 5 stars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 V6 Gasolin Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 9800 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 20th May, 2009 |