2002 Kia Carens GX 2.0 LPG from Korea

Summary:

Reliable and versatile with a reasonable price tag

Faults:

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.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 2nd April, 2005

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
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	8 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	7.0 / 10
Distance when acquired	34000 kilometres
Most recent distance	60000 kilometres