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#324 of 801 Re: Foot operated parking brake for the Carens/Rondo? [conwelpic] by lostwrench Feb 18, 2008 (8:04 pm)
Replying to: conwelpic (Feb 16, 2008 5:17 pm) Same as the Chevy Impala.
#325 of 801 for you Mazda 5 owners by conwelpic Feb 20, 2008 (7:06 am)
you will be pleased to know that in the new 2008 Fuel Consumption Guide put out by Natural Resources Canada, that the Energuide Award Winner for the Minivan vehicle class is the Mazda 5. - congratulations!   According to the guide the Rondo is classified as a station wagon (KIA states it this way too in their VIN code numbers). Replies to this message: coolmazda5 (Feb 20, 2008 7:58 am) garnermike (Feb 20, 2008 8:32 am) coolmazda5 (Feb 20, 2008 10:05 am)
#326 of 801 Re: for you Mazda 5 owners [conwelpic] by coolmazda5 Feb 20, 2008 (7:58 am)
Replying to: conwelpic (Feb 20, 2008 7:06 am) Yay!   It is funny, but if you compare it to any minivan (which I think they have kept the term mini just to distract the consumer) it wins hands-down, except in weight and space   Yeah, in the US has also won the "A Lowest True Cost To Own" vehicle for January 2008. Again, compared to "minivans" of course this one costs peanuts, especially gas . Also regular services are very inexpensive compared to others http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=modelsPress&veh- - icleCode=MZ5   And talking about fuel:   IntelliChoice Excellent Value and Best in Class Award Winner       * Lowest Fuel Costs in Class     * Lowest Operating Costs in Class     * Lowest Ownership Costs in Class   — IntelliChoice.com 02.2008 Replies to this message: garnermike (Feb 20, 2008 8:32 am) coolmazda5 (Feb 20, 2008 10:05 am)
#327 of 801 That's nice...... by garnermike Feb 20, 2008 (8:32 am)
Replying to: coolmazda5 (Feb 20, 2008 7:58 am) The Rondo continues to be categorized very different ways by awards programs, ratings system, federal agencies, and by consumers. Wagon? Minivan? SUV? Crossover (whatever that is)?   Having owned/driven it now since October, I've been asked many times "what exactly is a Rondo?" It is asked either by friends who've driven in it and are quite impressed (by its cargo room, driving characteristics, 7 seats, and good mpg) or by friends and family from afar who want to know about my new car.   My own tailored answer is that it's essentially a "microvan." Smaller than all other minivans, FWD, 5-7 seating, lots of hauling room, car-like drive. That's how I view it in my mind. It is only un-minivan like in not having an AWD option nor sliding side doors. Replies to this message: coolmazda5 (Feb 20, 2008 10:05 am)
#328 of 801 Re: That's nice...... [garnermike] by coolmazda5 Feb 20, 2008 (10:05 am)
Replying to: garnermike (Feb 20, 2008 8:32 am) It is interesting that you like to name it like that. In general owners want to step away from the minivan category because is not the case i.e. if we review and try to match minivian specifications, but the dreaded (yet extremely useful) sliding door does not help the case in the case of the Mazda5   If we were in Europe or Asia they would have a proper, more realistic classification: - Compact MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) - MAV (Multi Activity Vehicle) - Space Wagon   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_MPV   Oh well it will take time I guess (if the Mazda5 and Rondo models don't disappear first in favor of a small SUV or a crossover XX whatever)
#329 of 801 2008 Rondo earns "Best Value" award by radar1 Feb 21, 2008 (6:11 am)
Just saw this report.   IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2008 Kia Rondo was named a "Best Value" by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com in their annual list of Best Family Cars. Parents cited the optional third row, allowing seating for seven, as just one of the reasons the Rondo is a good choice for families. The full report can be found here; http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/kia-rondo-named-to-parents-magazine-and-- edmundscom-best-family,286202.shtml   John Replies to this message: coolmazda5 (Feb 21, 2008 7:17 am)
#330 of 801 Re: 2008 Rondo earns "Best Value" award [radar1] by coolmazda5 Feb 21, 2008 (7:17 am)
Replying to: radar1 (Feb 21, 2008 6:11 am) Here you go, the whole list. My wife is subscribed to this magazine, I'm sure they can do a better job on the site navigation though : http://www.parents.com/parents/slideshow/slideShow.jsp?slideid=/templatedata/par- - - ents/slideshow/data/1202324985924.xml&page=1   Added: Also this should mean that the 2008 has been finally launched in the US I believe. Any new stuff compared to the 2007?
#332 of 801 February 2008 Sales - USA by conwelpic Mar 03, 2008 (3:00 pm)
Mazda 5: 2021 units a 29.1% increase over sales of Feb '07 of 1565 units   Rondo sales: 3616 units Replies to this message: coolmazda5 (Mar 03, 2008 7:14 pm)
#333 of 801 Re: February 2008 Sales - USA [conwelpic] by coolmazda5 Mar 03, 2008 (7:14 pm)
Replying to: conwelpic (Mar 03, 2008 3:00 pm) Thanks. Some extra info on the Mazda5 for the US and Canada, from the press release:   The MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle, which has been freshened for 2008, sold 2,021 units, a 29.1 percent increase, and the best month for the vehicle since March, 2006   Mazda Canada, Inc. reported February sales of 5,810 units, up 12.4 percent, and their best-ever February. Additionally, Mazda Canada reported best-ever February sales for MAZDA5, MX-5 and B-Series. Year-to-date, MCI reports 10,542 vehicles sold, up 9.3 percent.

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