| Ranking | Details |
|---|---|
| #1 |
very niceSource: Cars.com
..."have had the Odyssey and CRV for the wife. Just bought another CRV for her at upper end of budget. |
| #2 |
good sturdy carSource: Cars.com..."test drove several times- loved it more and more- love the sirius radio and easy getting in and out of the car."... |
| #3 |
Poor mileageSource: Cars.com
..."After a year, I am still only getting 15-16 miles per gallon. |
| #4 |
Too Bad No More Rondos - I love mine!Source: Cars.com
..."After searching high and low for a low to the ground mini-SUV, I finally found one. |
| #5 |
Never would have expected it!Source: Cars.com
..."I was impressed with the size and room of the Kia Rondo. |
| #6 |
Good little carSource: Cars.com
..."Rondo 2.4 good performance, gas mileage sensitive to load weight and speed. |
| #7 |
Good Car for the MoneySource: Cars.com
..."For an inexpensive car it is very good. I like it and it fits a family of 5 in comfort. |
| #8 |
Good Inexpensive Car, Won't Turn HeadsSource: Cars.com..."I have owned a 2009 Rondo EX4 for about a year. It has 3 seats, leather... |
| #9 |
I have this car about one year...Source: Cars.com..."I have a car KIA_RONDO almost one year..It is good for snow winter..and good for hot summer..just need extra winter tiers...for my family and for camp my car is great!!"... |
There are few small people-movers in the U.S.
market, but nothing quite like the 2010 Kia Rondo.
The closest offering is the Mazda5, which has sliding doors and looks a little more like a compact minivan.
But you’re bound for surprise once you get behind the wheel of the "5"—it’s a lot peppier and fun to drive, especially with the manual transmission.
The Rondo leaves a more conservative impression, with a dowdy appearance matched with a more comfortable and quieter interior, plus a more easily reconfigurable space.
The Chevrolet HHR and Chrysler PT Cruiser are other alternatives; both offer retro styling and flexible cargo arrangements, but neither has a third-row seat.
The boxy exterior of the latest generation of the Scion xB somehow doesn’t translate to much interior space, though it is attractive and fuel-efficient.
If you want to go larger, you might take a look at the base four-cylinder version of the Toyota Venza.
It’s not significantly larger for interior space but it feels like a more substantial vehicle, and it includes a more richly appointed interior.