2007 Kia Carens [ARCHIVE]

**lsteruel** · October 31st, 2007 03:53 AM

Originally Posted by JuneT

would you mind sharing which dealer you got the fog lamps and mags?

tnx!

Yes I had a deal with KIA Cubao to have additional accessories same time when I bought my Carens, P925T + P45T = P970T

**silicon** · October 31st, 2007 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by lsteruel

Yes I had a deal with KIA Cubao to have additional accessories same time when I bought my Carens, P925T + P45T = P970T

ano po ang included sa 45t? thanks

**lsteruel** · November 1st, 2007 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by silicon

ano po ang included sa 45t? thanks

Mags, Fog Lamp at Back sensor po...........

**papadoy** · November 1st, 2007 07:44 PM

I am scheduled to do a test drive a Carens CDRi (AT) this coming November 2007. The dealer is from Kia Greenhills. It will be loaded with 4 adults and 2 children. I will drive it slightly uphill and winding road on C3. I prefer MT mainly because of its maintenance (Transmission) against AT (not that easy and very expenssive) if ever failed. Also traffic is really a mess in our area where AT will be a plus for both my wife and daughter. I'll let you know what happens.

By the way, will it not be much if I use an 18" wheel or too heavy for the engine? Well, normally 16" average for city driving but 18" means more mileage on highways but heavier on traffic.

Best to deal FC, Gear Lifespan, and brake system is to keep your cool on the road. Use your gas pedal wisely meaning study the momentum of your car u can feel it. Imagine trying to lift a heavy object in a rush rather than in a controlled and a very ergonomic stance. Which one you need more effort (strength/fuel)? It is very similar with a car.

K guys . . .

**uwak18** · November 1st, 2007 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by papadoy

I am scheduled to do a test drive a Carens CDRi (AT) this coming November 2007. The dealer is from Kia Greenhills. It will be loaded with 4 adults and 2 children. I will drive it slightly uphill and winding road on C3. I prefer MT mainly because of its maintenance (Transmission) against AT (not that easy and very expenssive) if ever failed. Also traffic is really a mess in our area where AT will be a plus for both my wife and daughter. I'll let you know what happens.

By the way, will it not be much if I use an 18" wheel or too heavy for the engine? Well, normally 16" average for city driving but 18" means more mileage on highways but heavier on traffic.

Best to deal FC, Gear Lifespan, and brake system is to keep your cool on the road. Use your gas pedal wisely meaning study the momentum of your car u can feel it. Imagine trying to lift a heavy object in a rush rather than in a controlled and a very ergonomic stance. Which one you need more effort (strength/fuel)? It is very similar with a car.

K guys . . .

not that much I think. The OEM wheels for Carens is 17" for the top of the line models which I think is not available here. So changing it to 18" provided it's light allow will only have little effect.

**niky** · November 2nd, 2007 10:55 PM

Keep it at 16 or 17... 18" wheels are a big compromise in ride comfort and fuel economy.

But it seems the Carens' local wheels are undersized... the last Carens we tested had a very inaccurate speedometer...

**jpatricks1** · November 5th, 2007 08:42 PM

We're really keen on getting a diesel carens with m/t. It's only available with the LX. What's the difference between the LX and EX?

Has anyone seen the official Kia phils website? I wanted to see there the difference between the 2 models but I didn't find any info aside from the price. I did see that it comes with an Infinity sound system, crusie control "electronic chromic mirror" and heated seats. I wonder if the local version has the same. Thanks tsikoteers!

**niky** · November 6th, 2007 01:15 PM

The difference is in trim and accessories... alarm, roof rack, foglights, airbag (but still no ABS, which should come first)... if you can afford the high end model, it's probably worth the money.

We don't have heated seats here... our local model is kind of bare compared to the US model, which is how Kia manages to sell it at a good price.

**IMm29** · November 6th, 2007 04:29 PM

If you're going to do a lot of out of town trips or if you load your Carens often (with people and/or cargo), I'd suggest you go with the 17s. Choose a wheel design that'll fool others into thinking you got a wheel bigger than 17. If you're doing those mentioned occasionally, then you can try the 18s. A 45 series 18" tire can fit.

**jpatricks1** · November 7th, 2007 01:10 AM

Ouch! Any chance they would sell a manual crdi with the EX trim? Or maybe you can have those installed if you pay a little more. Specially the airbag. Thanks niky

Originally Posted by niky

The difference is in trim and accessories... alarm, roof rack, foglights, airbag (but still no ABS, which should come first)... if you can afford the high end model, it's probably worth the money.

We don't have heated seats here... our local model is kind of bare compared to the US model, which is how Kia manages to sell it at a good price.