2007 Kia Carens [ARCHIVE]

**wayward** · August 22nd, 2007 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by shebadoo

Hi. This is my first post. This forum has been very helpful to us in deciding which car to get so I thought I'd return the favor.

We got an Almond Beige Carens CRDI MT last May (the week it was released) and just recently we already hit the 5k mark. Had our first oil change, too.

We use the car for city driving on weekdays and long distance driving EVERY weekend.

The ground clearance is really LOW. But again, thankfully, we don't experience flooding so it is not a big deal. Our car already has a few scratches near the bumper, though.

Brought about by parking too close to those cement bars/gutters at the mall parking lot. Was wondering if bigger tires would help lift it a bit?

Anyway, if you have any other questions, just PM me or post here and I'll try to get back to you.

This is too long already. Thanks for reading.

Sheryl

query lng po, hw much po ba ang Carens CRDi? a real miser of a car down side is the ground clearance..
tnx

**mikey177** · August 24th, 2007 07:09 PM

The Carens has the same ground clearance as most sedans, which makes it easier for kids and elderly persons to get in and out of the vehicle. I own a Starex and a Kia Carnival, and I much prefer the ease of climbing aboard the Carnival as I find the Starex too high.

**hominid** · August 24th, 2007 07:17 PM

Wala ba kaung nakitang Carens na kinayang lumusong sa medyo malalim na baha recently?

**freespin** · August 26th, 2007 11:27 AM

i saw kia carens and honda jazz/fit side by side sa road, i must say, mas mababa ang jazz at mas maliit ang tires. hindi na man ganun ka baba ang carens, katulad lng ng mga sedans dyan. Mas ok ang carens kasi maganda ang crash test results, 7 seater pa at crdi.

**uwak18** · August 26th, 2007 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by hominid

Wala ba kaung nakitang Carens na kinayang lumusong sa medyo malalim na baha recently?

Wala pakong nakikita but If I have one hindi ko ilulusong.

OT:
pero one time nailusong ko yung Picanto sa bwendia S.Hi-way. mga medyo kalahati ng gulong. Hindi nako makaatras.

**NightWinger** · August 28th, 2007 05:40 PM

May ABS ba ang Carens?Worth ba mga addon ng EX version for a additional na 125k?

**bogart** · September 4th, 2007 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by shebadoo

Here's our mileage report...
City driving (Davao traffic):
initially a very low 6km/L (lots of idling and experimenting)
average 9km/L

Long distance (Davao to Marbel):
initially 10km/L
average 13km/L
highest ever was 16km/L (my bro was the driver and downhill from Gensan to DVO)

Sheryl

wow! matipid pala. how was the 2nd aircon doing?

di ba mainit dun sa 3rd row pag tanghali?

**wavecxs** · September 24th, 2007 01:54 PM

guys,

meron na bang nakabili ng carens lx m/t. feedback naman po, particularly about FC.

**freespin** · September 29th, 2007 11:01 AM

ang daming kia carens sa cebu. ang daming mga doctors na naka carens as what i observe kasi nasa ospital ako lagi.

**ambekam** · September 29th, 2007 10:26 PM

Wow kita ko yung pics ng kia carens that was posted by mikey. Hindi na nahuhuli compared sa famous manufacturers. parang mas magaganda pa ang interior ng kia at hyundai plus with CRDI engine pa. Tapos pag umabot yung FC nito ng 15km/lit. ayos to. Pede pang gamitin pang cargo kasi foldable pala yung 2nd and 3rd row seats as in flat ka level ng flooring, ang galing. Marami ng alternative vehicles ngayon.

Ano kayang floor matting nito Mikey? parehas kaya sa starex na rubberized.
mas ok sana pag rubberized para madaling linisin at lalo na kung me sakay na me allergy sa carpet.