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[matthew_374348212]

wanting to buy the new kia carens 2.0 crdi 7 seater does anyone know how well it tows or what experiences you,ve had with the kia carens

matthew

 

[Philip_374242473]

Hi Matthew, i purchased a new Carens 2.0 CRDi SR 7 seater in December. Great car. Haven't towed with it yet, but i have purchased 2 progressive rated M.A.D rear coil springs, as it does sit low, and goes even lower when loaded, even without the caravan.

I have a Swift Conqueror 520 lux @ 1300kg loaded, Max tow is 1500kg, so i dont see a problem towing at all. I'm hoping to purchase a new van @ NEC at the weekend. Either a Bailey Pagent Provence @ 1450kg or the new Xplore 596 T/A @ 1530kg, but feel it would to both OK. It has a good heavy Kerb wieght of 1680kg. The only 2 things i would point out are, A, the foot operated parking brake, great once you get use to it & B, the light grey seat covering on the GS & SR models marks really easy, especially water marks from the rain. But i feel it is much better than my previous 2 cars, a 2003 Kia Sedona CRDI & a 2002 Rover 75 CDTi Tourer.

Go on, take the plunge, you wont regret it, especially with a 5 year bumper to bumper warranty.

 

[Dustydog]

Matthew

Dad in Law tows his Pageant Monarch effortlessly with his diesel Carens. Plenty of power, pretty good on the fuel and he says very stable.

We have aded Grayston spring assistors to the rear because Mum in law brings the kitchen sink etc.

 

[BarryfromPooleDorset]

I considered one, but rejected as there was no traction control available

 

[Dustydog]

Barry

You get what you pay for.

I have a simple Korean Sorento, my brother has a 200bhp Audi TT.

So what . Cant you lift your foot off the loud pedal when you spin the wheels on all that lovely slippery grass.

All these extras and soon people will forget what driving is all about!!

Cheers

Alan

 

[Steve L]

Traction contol! I just use my right foot for that one. Kias might have a basic package when compared to the mid to top German cars, but they do what it says on the box. They drive reasonably well and provide a good level of family comfort.

Another way to look at the lack of toys to play with is, there is less to go wrong and cost you a packet to put right.

Reliance on automated pre-prescribed safety features should not be a substitute for good old fashioned driver skills.

Many years ago I started my driving career in a Morris Minor and all my mates took the p*** as the Mk1 Escort was the toy to have. They used to laugh themselves silly at me using a starting handle to start the car. Funny thing though when their batteries went flat, I could still wind up the rubber band in my Moggy. Then one day as we went to college in the snow, we all got stuck on Dinmore hill (A49 Hereford to Leominster road).

Funny thing though I didn't. I just switched off the ignition left the car in first gear and got the starting handle out and crancked the car up the hill, even managed 2nd gear at the top.

Then my mates abandoned their cars and hopped into my Moggy for a lift to Hereford.

Funny thing that, wasn't traction control available then back in the 70's. You just had to use the starting handle to switch it on, and apply some good old common sense!!

Steve L.

 

[Steve_374350755]

I have to say I'm really impressed with how easy it is to find out what you want to know on here. You can't beat getting advice from the horses mouth. My mind is definately made up now we will be getting the Carens LS even though it doesn't have traction control lol.