2001 Kia Carens GLX review from Singapore
"A good bargain for a MPV with the feel of a sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
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.
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| A comfortable car if we drive normally and do not push the car too hard |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| 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) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 4500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Opel Astra |
| Date of Entry | 7th July, 2001 |