2007 Kia Carens [ARCHIVE]

[mikkoy_99]

We got ours for 1.1M Lx A/T model this Sept. This used to be 900K++ around 2-3 months ago. We traded in our 02 crosswind xtrm a/t for 500K then added 600K, inclusive of registration (3yrs) and insurance. I heard that prices have increased by another 20k again.

[Hanren]

We went for a roadtrip to Batac Ilocos Norte using the Carens yesterday.

We left Pangasinan on a full tank. When we've travelled 432 kilometers on the way back, I decided to fill up. I got the ff figures:

432 kms / 27 liters = 16 kpl

I'm contented with the figures considering that the road condition was terrible as there were a lot of road constructions going on in a lot of parts of Ilocos Sur. There was a lot of stop and go traffic and one lane roads. Ang daming butas na daan and if I was to slow down, I will be left behind. I was with a convoy of vehicles (one Nissan Navarra 4x4 and a Nissan Urvan) and I kept up with the pace of the two vehicles so in effect, I subjected the Carens to a lot of stress and abuse during that trip.

I expected that I would hear some rattles and squeaks unerneath after the trip but fortunately, there was none. The Carens held up well against vehicles with tougher and stiffer suspensions. But I wouldn't dare do that again.

I had 8 other people on board.Their only complaint - ang haba at ang layo ng trip. No complains whatsoever about the ride.

[j_avonni]

We went for a roadtrip to Batac Ilocos Norte using the Carens yesterday.

We left Pangasinan on a full tank. When we've travelled 432 kilometers on the way back, I decided to fill up. I got the ff figures:

432 kms / 27 liters = 16 kpl

I'm contented with the figures considering that the road condition was terrible as there were a lot of road constructions going on in a lot of parts of Ilocos Sur. There was a lot of stop and go traffic and one lane roads. Ang daming butas na daan and if I was to slow down, I will be left behind. I was with a convoy of vehicles (one Nissan Navarra 4x4 and a Nissan Urvan) and I kept up with the pace of the two vehicles so in effect, I subjected the Carens to a lot of stress and abuse during that trip.

I expected that I would hear some rattles and squeaks unerneath after the trip but fortunately, there was none. The Carens held up well against vehicles with tougher and stiffer suspensions. But I wouldn't dare do that again.

I had 8 other people on board.Their only complaint - ang haba at ang layo ng trip. No complains whatsoever about the ride.

16 kpl - that's good considering the road conditions and your'e overloaded by 2 pax.

My Carens most efficient highway consumption was 14.5 kpl only.



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[Horsepower]

It depends on how people drive.

For example, one thing I've noticed about H-K trannies is that they go practically freewheel esp pag downhill (kasi the rpm is below 1000). Nage-engage lang ang gears when you brake (or when you shift gears manually).

With the AT toyota Altis, parang naka-engage pa rin sya kahit coasting (or baka di lang ako sanay).

Because of this, I drive fast so i can gain momentum to coast at high speeds (80-120kmh) and travel for kilometers without pressing on the gas.

I haven't tried driving a Carens yet though.

[j_avonni]

I notice that when I take my foot off the accelerator, the RPM indicator suddenly drops to about 1,000. Do you experience this?


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[Hanren]

16 kpl - that's good considering the road conditions and your'e overloaded by 2 pax.

My Carens most efficient highway consumption was 14.5 kpl only.

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I was able to attain that because we travelled at an average speed of 60-80 kph for most of the time with the A/C always on. I did not even practice econo-driving. It was only when we were at La Union that I started to coast to about 100-120 kph. I used Petron DMax.

My concern at the moment is that after the trip, the alarm led (located near the footbreake release level) does not blink like it used to be. It is now "always on" ...even when it is armed or disarm or even when travelling. Baka naalog ito during the trip. I'll try to take a closer look.

I notice that when I take my foot off the accelerator, the RPM indicator suddenly drops to about 1,000. Do you experience this?

I hardly take notice of this but I'll try to take note next time. But are you sure its a sudden drop or is it gradual? We hardly go beyond 2,000 rpm that's why its hardly noticeable (the sudden drop).

[j_avonni]

I hardly take notice of this but I'll try to take note next time. But are you sure its a sudden drop or is it gradual? We hardly go beyond 2,000 rpm that's why its hardly noticeable (the sudden drop).

It's sudden from 2,000 or more down to 1,000.


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[trackers888]

Congrats to Kia Carens for wining the Auto of the year award!

http://www.tsikot.com/kia-carens-bag...ward/#more-980

[vinrem]

I notice that when I take my foot off the accelerator, the RPM indicator suddenly drops to about 1,000. Do you experience this?


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I too didnt notice this, check ko mamaya, btw sir, maybe i forgot, a/t or m/t ba ang carens mo???

[vinrem]

We went for a roadtrip to Batac Ilocos Norte using the Carens yesterday.

We left Pangasinan on a full tank. When we've travelled 432 kilometers on the way back, I decided to fill up. I got the ff figures:

432 kms / 27 liters = 16 kpl

I'm contented with the figures considering that the road condition was terrible as there were a lot of road constructions going on in a lot of parts of Ilocos Sur. There was a lot of stop and go traffic and one lane roads. Ang daming butas na daan and if I was to slow down, I will be left behind. I was with a convoy of vehicles (one Nissan Navarra 4x4 and a Nissan Urvan) and I kept up with the pace of the two vehicles so in effect, I subjected the Carens to a lot of stress and abuse during that trip.

I expected that I would hear some rattles and squeaks unerneath after the trip but fortunately, there was none. The Carens held up well against vehicles with tougher and stiffer suspensions. But I wouldn't dare do that again.

I had 8 other people on board.Their only complaint - ang haba at ang layo ng trip. No complains whatsoever about the ride.

Wow sir hanren, 16kpl, yung pinamataas na nakuha ko lng ay 12kpl sa highway.

[vinrem]

inabot ng 1,168,000. lahat-lahat

Congrats sir on your new ride, you wont regret it!!!

[valskie01]

saw a second generation(2002-2006 model) kia carens at sm harison parking area.

[istan]

Judging from the looks...malaki ang improvement ng bagong carens! :D

[Hanren]

Wow sir hanren, 16kpl, yung pinamataas na nakuha ko lng ay 12kpl sa highway.

Alam ko hindi na yon mauulit pa..hehehe pero at least for once, umabot siya ng ganon...

[Hanren]

saw a second generation(2002-2006 model) kia carens at sm harison parking area.

Laki nga ng improvements over the previous model..yung nasa picture malamang imported from Korea ito..

Galing ng timing mo sir Val...naitabi mo pa siya sa parking..hehehe

sir J_avonni : I didn't experience any sudden drop in RPM when I release the accelerator pedal when I am in gear (btw, mine is the MT version). In fact, it seems to stay there and the sudden RPM drop happens whenever I shift to neutral while in motion.

[vinrem]

I notice that when I take my foot off the accelerator, the RPM indicator suddenly drops to about 1,000. Do you experience this?


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Sir j_avonni, sa akin di naman biglaan ang pag drop, gradual or dahan-dahan lang ang pagbaba ng neddle to 1000rpm, mine is LX A/T.

[woohoo]

I notice that when I take my foot off the accelerator, the RPM indicator suddenly drops to about 1,000. Do you experience this?


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How sudden? Does it stay at 1000 after the drop? Does it happen at whatever speed (or gear) you're running at?

Baka iyan ang sinasabi ni Horsepower... kaya siguro matipid ang mga cars ninyo... I'd love to have this feature in my car. :bow:

[j_avonni]

From whatever speed, it would suddenly, as in suddenly, drop to idle rpm (about 1,000). I think think this isn't normal if I compare it to my Innova Gas MT. My Carens is LX AT.


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[vinrem]

From whatever speed, it would suddenly, as in suddenly, drop to idle rpm (about 1,000). I think think this isn't normal if I compare it to my Innova Gas MT. My Carens is LX AT.


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Sir, in my carens, let say im travelling at the speed between 15-30kph (around 1500-2000rpm), then i would let go of the accelerator, the rpm would suddenly drop below 1000rpm, but if im travelling at the speed of 30 above (2k rpm higher but not more than 3k rpm, maybe 2nd gear), the rpm would gradually drop lang.

[itlog na pula]

I've noticed this too, although I don't seem to have an explanation on why it happens. All I know is it doesn't seem to have any problem with the engine or performance of the car altogether. Parang bumababa lang siya sa idle at a certain speed or gear.

I might be too simplistic for me to say it helps save gas. I'm not too technical about it pero it could be an engine management thing...