2007 Kia Carens [ARCHIVE]

[bluebeard]

Hi bro bluebeard, I still don't have my Carens but based on this thread and based on my own research, those were my reasons for deciding to get an EX rather than an LX. Ummm... when you say Euro standard na yung 2008 EX model, does that mean that your gripes on your 2007 model were fixed on the 2008 model - namely the auto door lock and unlock?

Yup! That's my main gripe cuz the auto door lock and unlock feature is standard w/ my Tucson and previous cars.

[bluebeard]

Btw, the auto door lock and unlock feature was standard w/ the 2007 model!!

[mqavila]

Btw, the auto door lock and unlock feature was standard w/ the 2007 model!!

Teka, now I'm confused.... so, if I understood it correctly, you have a 2008 model and are pissed because the auto door lock & unlock feature (which was standard in the 2007 model) is no longer available in the 2008 model?

Darn, dapat i checked it this morning pala. Kia Pasig came over to our office with a demo unit for the employees who wanted to testdrive the Carens....

[moo_pare]

hi there, just a quick question, would anyone know the PCD of the carens? is it the same as the sportage/tucson? i've been reading this thread, the sportage and tucson's and been leaning towards this one and the sportage.

thanks!

[bluebeard]

Teka, now I'm confused.... so, if I understood it correctly, you have a 2008 model and are pissed because the auto door lock & unlock feature (which was standard in the 2007 model) is no longer available in the 2008 model?

Darn, dapat i checked it this morning pala. Kia Pasig came over to our office with a demo unit for the employees who wanted to testdrive the Carens....

Re in checking ur testdrive unit, the 2008 LX model still has the auto door lock & unlock feature unlike the 2008 EX.

[mqavila]

Re in checking ur testdrive unit, the 2008 LX model still has the auto door lock & unlock feature unlike the 2008 EX.

That seems unusual... to remove a feature from the higher-end EX and retain it on the lower-end LX... what was Kia thinking???

[bluebeard]

That seems unusual... to remove a feature from the higher-end EX and retain it on the lower-end LX... what was Kia thinking???

Kia added a lock-unlock button at the passenger side. Ito yata yung Euro stardard. Wala ito sa LX model.

From the previous comments, for the 2008 EX, wala na rin yung glove compartment light and the rear storage light although the 2 room light buttons were changed for the better (door-off-on sliders compared to just the on-off switch)

[master_chief711]

That seems unusual... to remove a feature from the higher-end EX and retain it on the lower-end LX... what was Kia thinking???

For EX models, factory installed yung security system (door locks, alarm, etc.), meaning sa Korea kinabit. For LX, dito lang sa atin (sa Bicutan plant / warehouse). I know this kasi kinakausap ko yung nagkabit ng backing sensor and he said they also install the alarms for the LX. This is probably the reason why LX alarms vary between dealerships and EX are all the same.

[mqavila]

For EX models, factory installed yung security system (door locks, alarm, etc.), meaning sa Korea kinabit. For LX, dito lang sa atin (sa Bicutan plant / warehouse). I know this kasi kinakausap ko yung nagkabit ng backing sensor and he said they also install the alarms for the LX. This is probably the reason why LX alarms vary between dealerships and EX are all the same.

Well.... I guess that is better - that the security system is factory installed.

[marga25ph]

sir ask ko lng po lx m/t po ang sa inyo musta po ang fc niya at so far anu po ang mga nagiging problems ninyo ngaun if incase mron nga po at anu ano po ang mga nailagay n ninyo accesories may roof rail po b kau naikabit thanks po you dnt mind sharing kasi po 90% n sure kmi sa carens thanks