Kia Carens 2.0 CRDi LE Reviews

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Kia Carens 2.0 CRDi LE
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Average Ratings for Kia Carens 2.0 CRDi LE

  • Performance2.8 stars
  • Practicality3.3 stars
  • Reliability2.8 stars
  • Value for Money3.1 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings2.4 stars
  • Overall Rating2.6 stars

13 Reviews For Kia Carens 2.0 CRDi LE

  • Guest 8th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I have the carens 2.0litre diesel automatic 7 seat LS CRDi model. It is very reliable,comfortable and has plenty of cabin space. the only thing I don't like is the foot operated parking brake but being an automatic gearbox their is one pedal less to worry about! I would certainly buy another one and have no hesitation in recomending it to anyone. My previos car was a Nissan X-Trail and apart from the 4 wheel drive on the Nissan the Carens beats it in all areas.

  • mick cummings 20th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    I bought my carens after my daughter purchased one, (I was so impressed.)
    I took it back within a short time with the engine misfiring on acceleration in second gear at 2000 revs.at first i was told it needed a comp download, after this failed to fix the fault I took it back to our local dealer and rang Kia uk. they inform me the problem is the exhaust gas recovery valve, this I am told will be put right when Kia have found a solution to the problem. it then had a leaking water hose ,another d ...

  • jymadel69 24th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Sincerely, I would love to own a BMW or Jaguar but even as i plan to change my KIA Carens , i find it difficult to resist going back to pick up the new model Carens. The value for money is irresistible and like i said earlier, my experience of reliability with KIA is also a winner.

  • john171 12th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    I bought this Kia Carens at six months old in 2003 from a Kia dealer, it has now done 52000 miles, it no been reliable, it had a new injector under warranty, the brakes were binding the dealer didn't want to know. It's had new disc and pads three times at £300 a time, then the injectors failed again the kia could not find the problem. It was taken to a diesel specialist. Kept there for 10 days cost of £400 18 months ago. This week it had to be towed to kia as a none starter. they d ...

  • denis rose 3rd Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    I have owned two Kia Carens, my first one was a 02 model, it was a very bad car had it 6 months then I bought my second one I still have, had it 6 months very noisy car, now has gearbox fault wont go into first and second gear, costs a thousand pounds to fix it, very angry Kia Carens owner, will never buy another Kia.

  • bluemerle 14th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Good solid build reliable no major problems to date better spec mpv's on the road but look at the price no thanks. Cheap no problems after 4yrs serviced at loal garage with kia parts never been over expensive plenty of room plenty pulling power (carensII 2.0 crdi).

  • headaches 7th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    I would not recommend the KIA Carens. It is an unreliable car. Has a lot of fabrication troubles and the service of my local dealer is bad. So please, if possible, don't buy a KIA!

  • mpfenton 26th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Paintwork on the Kia Carens easily marked, air conditioning works when it feels like it, gearbox has been faulty since new now at 65000 miles is almost impossible to change gear without crunching, brake pedal creeps at traffic lights or if you hold it on for any more than 15 seconds has been like it since new, only door handle that works from outside is the drivers, failed MOT at 26000 miles on suspension bushes these are again in need of replacement electric windows wiring loom repaired at 3 ye ...

  • Guest 29th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Test-drove a Kia Carens LX manual model. Nice torque/power. Bought the 2008 EX model CRDi A/T aqua-blue. I am greatly satisfied with the power, comfort and safety feature of my KIA Carens.
    With the price increase of the EX 2008 model, Kia should have retained the most of the good 2007 features.

  • davidb Rank: Lance Corporal 22nd Jul 2007

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    It was my own fault, got carried away with the brand new car thing, in the show room & what appeared to be a good deal. Should have waited for the new type to come out a couple of month later but did not realise what a difference they would be.

    Could not stand the noise any longer and sold my 6 month old car for a 3 year Fiat, what a difference, can actually talk to somebody whilst driving.

    5 year Warranty is good as long as you understand it does not cover the entire car and they have to ...

  • Dayvell2cv 13th Dec 2006

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    Excellent value for money, but if my experience is anything to go by- don't keep it too long - sell at 40, 000 before troubles arise!

  • hakkan 31st Mar 2006

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    This is to all buyers out there thinking of buying "thinking peoples car" Kia Carens. Do not do not touch them.
    I bought mine from a private seller 2 months ago thinking good value 03 registration 38K miles on the clock, automatic for £5000 with small scratches and no obvious problem.
    First I need to have spare key; contact to Kia dealer Hummingbird in Collindale £90.00 incl VAT for a spare key no choice accepted it. Paid £41.00 for initial key and rest to paid when the k ...

  • lawrencem780 Rank: Lance Corporal 7th Apr 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have owned our Kia Carens CRDi LE for the last 10 months, we have found the Carens to be a very comfortable car on all journeys. We have travelled through France with the car clocking up nearly 600 miles in one day with very little of the usual aches and pains that one normally receives from other cars. The car has good economy for a vehicle of it's size, generally it is a very cost effective car when compared to other models in it's range.