The Rondo 7’s platform is essentially Magentis, with stampings, suspension, steering and brake components derived from the Kia sedan.It has 2.0-litre petrol engine and develops 106kW of power at 6000rpm and 189Nm of torque at 4250rp.
The Rondo 7’s platform is essentially Magentis, with stampings, suspension, steering and brake components derived from the Kia sedan.It has 2.0-litre petrol engine and develops 106kW of power at 6000rpm and 189Nm of torque at 4250rp.
I sold my Mazda CX7 and bought a Rondo SI manual, and I am kicking myself that I didn’t buy one sooner! I spend about $52K on the Mazda, and $25K on the Rondo, and the Rondo holds my whole family of 5 plus any extra kids that tag along (kids’ friends!) and the best part….. It’s so fule efficient! I feel as though I have hardly filled up with petrol at all! Power is okay and it shifts through gears well. Air-con is sufficient, stereo okay (what do you expect for the price), steering wheel controls for bluetooth phone and radio (on the 2012 model) is fantastic! Features I like: cupholders in all doors and two in front, middle console in two parts with all different plugs for ipods etc., large enough glove box, really comfy seats (and many ppl comment on this to me), and heaps of room for the kiddies in the back. Only con is that the designer for the manual was probably on crack when they designed the handbrake for the manual car. You have to put it in neutral before you can put the hand brake on because it’s on the floor!! But, besides this one little flaw (which wouldn’t be an issue if you bought an auto…. I really love my car and don’t regret it for a second! Great value for money!