In-depth reviews

Kia Carens MPV (2006-2012): owner reviews

"The Carens offers good value for money and is spacious, but it looks and feels dated."

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by Richard Ingram

28 Jun 2013

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Carbuyer Rating

2.1 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.5 out of 5

Reviews

Owner Reviews

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68%of people would recommend this car to a friend

Common Problems

Engine (5 cases)
Electrics (3 cases)
Gearbox / clutch (1 case)
Brakes (2 cases)
Brakes, Electrics, Gearbox / clutch (1 case)

Review 1 of 31

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starts first time, tows caravan with no problems, comfortable to drive, never let me down

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touch wood its aok

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owned 5years never let me down

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A very easy car to drive and easy to get in and out of

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Yes Green thumbs up

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I like it, it`s good to drive towing my caravan no problem with hills. takes 7 people and fully loaded without fuss i enjoy driving it and think it`s good for the money

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No Red thumbs down

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Excellent no problems to date

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Everything that worked five and a half years ago, still works now (unlike my daughter's Ford Galaxy) After being parked up for five weeks while I was in Australia -It just started up at first go. Drove from Oxford to Evesham the day after that shocking snowstorm Dec 2010. My neighbour couldn't get his new BMW out of the drive for a fortnight!

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Very good especially considering the price.My Only dislikes are the van like suspension and the foot operated parking brake which is particularly difficult for me as i can only use my left leg.

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Excellent in just about every way. The interior plastics are a bit hard, but that's a minor niggle.

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No Red thumbs down

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This car is a motability car it is far better car than the new mondeo we Had it ismore comforable you can see out of the windows better than The mondeo.The Engine is a 2ltr diesel it a far better engine than the 2ltr diesel engine the 2009 mondea has ,the ride is very good if pushed The car handles well round corners i am an ex front line ambulanceman And have driven ambulances on 999 calls very fast so i khow how to Trust a vehicle this car i would trust.

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The kia carens is good car it tows my caravan with no problem,we like The high driving position,the 2ltr engine is one of the best diesil engines I have used it is powerful and economical.The New carens is a very well Built car i think if it was road tested again you would get a big surprise.

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Great car, cannot fault it. I would take it anywhere. My only gripe it that it's too low geared. In 5th gear at 70mph it revs high and could do with an extra gear.

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Had carens a few years ago and missed it. Reliable and never let's us down

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Wife loves it

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Yes Green thumbs up

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never had any problems

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Yes Green thumbs up

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VERY RELIABLE car never had any problems with it

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No Red thumbs down

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never failed to start first time every time.

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No Red thumbs down

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Car good accesories poor

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Fast depreciating, unremarkable car that will need every shred of its warranty. Practical and fast but average or below in far too many areas.

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No Red thumbs down

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Not bad really, suffers from wind noise, banging over bumps and seats become uncomfortable after an hour or so.

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No Red thumbs down

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Excellent value for the money with unbeatable warranty. Not the most frugal or the fastest but a true budget compromise

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Unattractive, but functional!

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No Red thumbs down

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Not happy with handbrake because it is operated by foot,off or on no inbetween.

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only had it for 6 months - no problems whatsoevr

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This car is reliable constantly. It starts first time every time. It has cost me very little money to keep on the road and it past its MOT this year with flying colours.

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i have had no problems whatsoever in ten years

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no faults

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A good load carrier

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Yes Green thumbs up

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