Kia Carens - Generation 2.1 (2007-2010)

KIA CARENS (2007-2010)

Smaller than the Carnival, the Carens competes with the likes of the Innova and Grand Livina. While both gasoline and diesel engines are offered from the beginning, the former is dropped due to low sales.

See the overview of this Carens

See the Generation 2.2 model

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	EX CRDi	LX CRDi	EX Gasoline	LX Gasoline
Years Available	May 2007-2010	May 2007-2010	May 2007-October 2008	May 2007-October 2008
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	D4EA 2.0 SOHC 16V I4	D4EA 2.0 SOHC 16V I4	G4KA 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	G4KA 2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	140hp @ 4,000rpm	140hp @ 4,000rpm	145hp @ 6,000rpm	145hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	314Nm @ 2,500rpm	314Nm @ 2,500rpm	201Nm @ 4,250rpm	201Nm @ 4,250rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct	Common Rail Direct	CVVT Electronic Fuel Injection	CVVT Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 Liters	55 Liters	55 Liters	55 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,545mm	4,545mm	4,545mm	4,545mm
Width	1,800mm	1,800mm	1,800mm	1,800mm
Height	1,650mm	1,650mm	1,650mm	1,650mm
Wheelbase	2,700mm	2,700mm	2,700mm	2,700mm
Curb Weight	1,716kg	1,692kg (MT), 1,716kg (AT)	1,597kg	1,581kg (MT), 1,597kg (AT)
Body Style	5 Door MPV	5 Door MPV	5 Door MPV	5 Door MPV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	7	7	7	7
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	205/60 R16	205/65 R15	205/60 R16	205/65 R15
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Steel with Cover	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Steel with Cover
SAFETY
Airbags	2	0	2	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	None	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	None	Front	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Body Color Door Handles and Side Mirrors, Chrome Grille Accent, Door Handles, and Moulding, Roof Rails	Adds: Black Radiator Grille, Door Handles, and Side Mirror, Rear Wiper	Adds: Body Color Door Handles and Side Mirrors, Chrome Grille Accent, Door Handles, and Moulding, Roof Rails	Black Radiator Grille, Door Handles, and Side Mirror, Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Upgraded Fabric Material, Cargo Cover, Chrome Door Handles	Deletes: Upgraded Fabric Material, Cargo Cover, Chrome Door Handles	Adds: Upgraded Fabric Material, Cargo Cover, Chrome Door Handles	60/40 Fold Second Row, 50/50 Fold Third Row
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3
Speakers	4	4	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	None	Yes	None
Keyless Entry	Yes	None	Yes	None
NOTES
RIVALS	Nissan Grand Livina, Suzuki APV, Toyota Avanza, Toyota Innova