2002 Kia Carens GX review from Korea
"Reliable and versatile with a reasonable price tag"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Very little so far. However I seem to be changing the spark plugs far more often than my previous gasoline-fueled car. Probably a result of running on LPG fuel.
General comments?
Generally a very decent vehicle to drive. I would like to see a more powerful engine under the hood. Especially since KIA boasts it can tote five Westerners comfortably. My largest complaint is about the ground clearance. Always scraping bottom with mid-size to large pot-holes or speed bumps. Other than that, it has been a real crowd pleaser for a budget MPV.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 LPG Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 60000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 2nd April, 2005 |