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Mazda 5 vs Kia Rondo

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What is this discussion about? Mazda MAZDA5, Kia Rondo, Car Comparisons, Car Buying, Wagon

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#800 of 859 Re: Mazda & Rondo Sales for October '09 (USA) [conwelpic] by dona83

Nov 10, 2009 (4:17 pm)

Replying to: conwelpic (Nov 07, 2009 9:51 am)
Weird since the 2010 Mazda 5 TV commercials are playing in full swing. I noticed the side blinker is gone much like the US model.

#801 of 859 Re: Mazda & Rondo Sales for October '09 (USA) [coolmazda5] by conwelpic

Nov 10, 2009 (9:34 pm)

Replying to: coolmazda5 (Nov 06, 2009 7:55 pm)
finally the 2010 Mazda 5 info has shown up on the Canadian site. DSC and TCS are standard on the GT model, but an option on the base GS model which is part of the Comfort Package at $1,295

#802 of 859 2010 Rondo by conwelpic

Nov 12, 2009 (5:13 pm)

I've seen a Canadian EX-V6 Rondo 2010 model for the first time today and the only change I could see over the '09 model was the ECO minder light on the tachometer and different alloy wheels.

#803 of 859 Rondo vs Mazda 5 sales for Canada - Oct '09 by conwelpic

Nov 16, 2009 (4:25 pm)

Rondo sold 805 units (686 in '08) vs 501 units (694 in '08) for the Mazda 5
YTD - Rondo 8,643 (8,941 in '08) vs Mazda 5 at 7,880 (11,162 in '08)

#804 of 859 deceiving sales numbers by vicenac

Nov 25, 2009 (9:38 pm)

I saw that the Rondo sales a bit better than the 5, so I thought I’d take a closer look at the Rondo. Easier said than done. The local dealer did not cooperate with a quote, just the usual “come in and drive and you’ll see…”. But then I realized there was no EX in sight. I don’t care for the LX. I need a vehicle with 3 rows.
So it dawns to me, that only the EX competes head to head with the Mazda5. The LX is in another class. I think we should compare only EX sales the 5.
I ended up buying a 5 without having the chance to get into a Rondo EX, because there aren’t any around.

#805 of 859 5 shortage by dona83

Nov 26, 2009 (11:22 am)

There was a severe shortage in stock the last couple of months, things'll pick up again now that they're shipping new 2010 models finally.

#806 of 859 Re: deceiving sales numbers [vicenac] by 9394

Nov 26, 2009 (3:38 pm)

Replying to: vicenac (Nov 25, 2009 9:38 pm)
if you need to carry 6 people most of the time, you are better off with the sliding doors on the Mazda5, getting in and out of the 3rd row on the Rondo isn't all that easy, it is like getting into the rear seats of a 2 dr hatch back.
 
however, it is sure nice to have 7 seats when you have to carry 7 poeple once in awhile.
 
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#807 of 859 Canadian sales for November '09 by conwelpic

Dec 18, 2009 (10:17 am)

Rondo: 693 (vs 559 for '08); YTD: 9,336 (vs. 9,500 for '08)
Mazda 5: 415 (vs. 464 for '08); YTD: 8,295 (vs. 11,626 for '08)
 
Market share in Canada:
KIA: 3.2% (vs. 2.3% in '08)
Mazda: 5.2% (vs. 5.3% in '08)
 
YTD vs '08 (Canada):
KIA: +20.6%
Mazda: -14.8%

#808 of 859 Re: Canadian sales for November '09 [conwelpic] by coolmazda5

Dec 18, 2009 (11:10 am)

Replying to: conwelpic (Dec 18, 2009 10:17 am)
Wow, KIA is hitting hard the market share up north as well, not bad. How are the Rondos holding up on value in Canada? In the US the Rondo is at the bottom along with the Hyundai Azera, KIA Sedona and the Mitsubishi Endeavor. That is what KIA needs to work on next I believe:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703735004574570194202741528.html
 
There are no hard coded numbers, but the used Mazda5s seem to be well appreciated in Canada (according to the media) regardless of the initial flaws. Some articles I found:
 
http://www.wheels.ca/newsFeatures/article/783399
 
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/used-cars/used-cars-archive/an-instan- - t-hit-econo-minivan-still-holds-value/article1359888/
 
Yeah, for the US, I've seen nothing recently...

#809 of 859 Re: Canadian sales for November '09 [coolmazda5] by dona83

Dec 18, 2009 (6:32 pm)

Replying to: coolmazda5 (Dec 18, 2009 11:10 am)
Both the Mazda 5 and Kia Rondo resale values are quite strong in Canada, example the used 07 prices for each is between $13.5k and $18k. I suspect the high demand for both is playing a factor. I paid $15k for my 07 Mazda 5 GT.

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