| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 50 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 20000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Opel Astra |
Summary:
A good bargain for a superb street-performer
Faults:
Nothing, except the explained noises:
Transmission sometimes gives throbbing sound when put to 'D" and at rest.
Air-con sometimes sounds like a washing machine.
General Comments:
Superb road holding and driveability for a MPV.
Superb value for the money spent.
Not enough torque when moving off in traffic.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th February, 2002
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1992 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
3.2 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 56 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 6400 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
Summary:
A comfortable car if we drive normally and do not push the car too hard
Faults:
Water leakage and spare wheel was submerged in a 1/4 inch of water when I first received the car. Carpet damp and corrosion evident in a few areas.
After 6400 km the auto-gear box makes a throbbing noise when in gear and idling at a traffic stop. Switch to neutral and the noise goes away.
General Comments:
A bit under power when starting from a standstill, or when accelerating from 20 km to 45km.
Poor pre-delivery inspection and issue resolution, with the agent being slow.
Gearbox is not lasting.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 30th August, 2001
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 50 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 4500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Opel Astra |
Summary:
A good bargain for a MPV with the feel of a sedan
Faults:
Nothing, except the following poor fitting:
1. The gear shifting gives a very loud metal clattering sound around 2500rpm.
2. Engine noise is too audible for comfort when going over 2500rpm.
3. Removing the back row seats required machinery to remove the screws.
4. The air-conditioning started to give audible noise after 1.5 months of use.
General Comments:
It is the cheapest mini-MPV available in Singapore and I suggest people who are looking for their first MPV should consider the Kia Carens. Although the price is cheap, nothing is cheap on its finishing and performance.
The thing I like best about the car is its road performance on cornering and lane switching at high speed. It beats the 2 other mini-MPVs i.e. Zafira and Premacy, I have tried.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th July, 2001
I like everything with the car except the fuel consumption which is exceptionally high. The mileage is currently at 3500km and I get a average of 7-8km/l. This is considerably low when compared to the report of 10.6km/l for city driving, 11.8km/l for combined and 13.6km/l on highway. I wonder what are the parameters based on in compiling such report? I would like to find out from other owner's comments on the fuel consumption.
Melvin.
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.6 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 1200 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 13000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Sani 4x4 |
Summary:
A pleasure to drive and very inexpensive
Faults:
Absolutely nothing.
General Comments:
A first class vehicle for the money.
Dealer sales/service superb.
Ground clearance a problem after my Sani was taken from me in a hijack.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th March, 2001
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.2 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 43 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 3876 kilometres |
| Previous car | Skoda Felicia |
Summary:
A real family car
Faults:
Everything works fine.
General Comments:
Lovable to drive.
The designers made a mistake: you can't remove the rear-seats in this MPV.
Comfortable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th January, 2001
Really? The rear seats cannot be removed!! Then, remove the designers and go for a flexible designers.
Looking forward for this car with a better seats.
Looking for Toyota Unser, I remain.
What the Belgian person meant is that you cannot FOLD DOWN the rear seat. Rest assured, if you can rip out an ATM, you can remove the back seat of the Kia. You can always look at other manufacturer's cars, but you will not find better prices.
KWC, Costa Rica.