2007 Kia Carens [ARCHIVE]

**niky** · March 25th, 2007 03:55 PM

The Avanza is a mini-AUV, hence the tinny construction, stiff suspension and flat seats.

The Carens competes with the Opel Zafira, the Mazda5 and the Ford C-Max, all euro-style MPVs, and all much more expensive. At 777k for 2 liters, the Carens is well priced... but I still want a diesel!

**TomE** · March 26th, 2007 10:18 AM

I've been told that the CRDi Carens will be available in about 3 months.

**JohnM** · March 26th, 2007 10:29 AM

Saw the black sample at Tiendesitas. Seriously considering selling a kidney and one ball for a CRDi Carens

3rd row knee room looks ok. Won't fit a lot of groceries if the 3rd row seats are in use though. Dash looks good. Heck of a bargain at that price.

**3sgTe** · March 26th, 2007 10:34 AM

medyo may style ng BMW X3 ah.. bandang rear.. im not impressed with the performance of korean cars.

**mazdamazda** · March 26th, 2007 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by 3sgTe

medyo may style ng BMW X3 ah.. bandang rear.. im not impressed with the performance of korean cars.

Originally Posted by 3sgTe

atska kc korean car nga. they don't matter much on the a/c system instead heater.. kc cold climate sila don..

So, which Korean cars have you driven recently? Not impressed with the suspension of the Coupe? The acceleration of the V6 Santa Fe? The torquey 2.5L CRDi engine of the Sorento?

The Rio's airconditioning unit, even with 5 people on board and in the middle of the day, is quite capable.

**eggman** · March 26th, 2007 05:20 PM

I think ang Philippine-spec Carens o kahit anong new Korean cars ay ok ang quality which is very true!!!

**3sgTe** · March 27th, 2007 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by mazdamazda

So, which Korean cars have you driven recently? Not impressed with the suspension of the Coupe? The acceleration of the V6 Santa Fe? The torquey 2.5L CRDi engine of the Sorento?

The Rio's airconditioning unit, even with 5 people on board and in the middle of the day, is quite capable.

the starex.. 2000 - 2003 models.. prone sa overheat.. weak a/c..
The steering squeals when making turns. acceleration of the santa fe v6 engine is is the same with the all new mitsubishi outlander.. id rather prefer the outlander coz of its fuel economy.

service parts is quite limited..

**redorange** · March 27th, 2007 01:46 AM

Originally Posted by 3sgTe

the starex.. 2000 - 2003 models.. prone sa overheat.. weak a/c..
The steering squeals when making turns. acceleration of the santa fe v6 engine is is the same with the all new mitsubishi outlander.. id rather prefer the outlander coz of its fuel economy.

service parts is quite limited..

You can't generalize a whole country's auto industry based on driving one model. If that was the case nobody would be driving a BMW, in the old days before the BMW 2002tii, they were know as BM Trouble You because their cars broke down alot. But look at where they are now in respect to other makers, they are now known as a premium brand. It shows that all car makers have growing pains and improve through the years. As far as comparing the Santa Fe V6 to the Outlander keep in mind that the Hyundai has a 2.7 V6 with 180+/-HP and the Outlander has a 3L V6 with 200HP. Bigger engine with more horsepower will normally give better results in acceleration.

**raquino** · March 28th, 2007 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by 3sgTe

the starex.. 2000 - 2003 models.. prone sa overheat.. weak a/c..
The steering squeals when making turns. acceleration of the santa fe v6 engine is is the same with the all new mitsubishi outlander.. id rather prefer the outlander coz of its fuel economy.

service parts is quite limited..

not all starexes are prone to overheating. yhis all depends on proper maintenance. i never overheated in my 2001 starex, never brokedown nor changed major parts. i'm very much satisfied with my starex and the aircon is very good. my kids often turns off the back aircon during long travels dahil sobra daw lamig. had other vans before and nothing compares to the starex.

**Horsepower** · March 31st, 2007 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by 3sgTe

the starex.. 2000 - 2003 models.. prone sa overheat.. weak a/c..
The steering squeals when making turns. acceleration of the santa fe v6 engine is is the same with the all new mitsubishi outlander.. id rather prefer the outlander coz of its fuel economy.

service parts is quite limited..

Kalokohan. You obviously haven't driven sa SantaFe yet. Kahit SiR mo di aabot dun. Kaya nga nun mag 200kph++ ng may 7 passengers e.