Coming up to three months and 3000 km, I thought I'd add my reflections on the car to Revjay's observations. I have the V6 EX.
I really like the configuration of the car; the amount it can do for its compact footprint, and the flexibility of the seating/cargo capacity. Most of the gauges, displays, compartments, and controls are located well enough, but I would happily dispense with the steering wheel controls, which I hit by accident occasionally.
Fit and finish are really excellent; the car is a pleasure to be inside. Only noticed a gap at one of the mudflaps where gunk might collect - have to check that.
The drive is pretty good; I like the suspension, and the power/pick-up of the engine are OK except I drive like a granny to avoid sucking too much gas.
I like the lack of side bolstering on the seat as it makes it really easy to get in and out; this is enhanced by the low floor which allows the legs to swing in easily. I think the seats could be better engineered for comfort and support (my lumbar can't find the alleged lumbar support) but they are an improvement over our old car!
I certainly have some complaints, but suspect that they are less than what I might find to complain about in other cars. These include the lack of a cargo cover, and a bit of a front pillar blind spot problem. However, I haven't been in enough other cars to know if this is better or worse than average. Also, the heating system (aka the cooling system in summer I suppose) blows too much air at the driver and too little into the back of the car where the kids are shivering.
Other than that, I'd like it if the car had fewer automatic features (hate power windows, hate power locks and that I can't use a key in the passenger door or the hatch) but that's not specific to the Rondo either.
All in all, a keeper for us.
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