Connoisseurs say that sequels were never good, but in this case we must note that they are wrong. The second generation Kia Carens has a number of attractions that make it a recommended car. The main one is the engine. The Korean model debuts a source drive Hyundai (Kia’s parent company) not far behind, technologically speaking, compared to other turbodiesel competition.

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Official 112 hp (110 reais) and maximum torque of 25.2 mkg bench, shown more than enough power. What does this mean? Because it is able to keep cruises on flat above 150 km / h without apparent difficulty (when the path steepens we go solicitous to change to reduce ratio) and shows a recovery figures found in the segment average (Picasso above but below multipla or Zafira, these engines with higher power).

We thought it is somewhat lazy a few laps, something attributable to its weight (about a ton and a half), but when it blows the turbo on the other hand quite early (about 1,500 rpm), this problem is solved and you can Circular with enough guarantees that the engine response will be solvent at all our request through the accelerator. Good area this mechanical lies between said turns almost 1,500 4,000 rpm where the highest torque is concentrated, giving a bright response in most of the range of use.

What we liked least the mechanics of the Carens is their noise level. Mixing a quite noisy propeller also an annoying and typical old Diesel noise, and a carrier which has not been pampered soundproofing become inside the Carens quite noisy when overcome speed around 150 km / h. The only solution that comes to mind is to increase the volume of the radio to try to hide it … or go slower.
Consumption is high compared to its competitors, as the Carens spends, on average, 8 liters per 100 km, while competitors thrusters more powerful and heavier debase these figures at least half a liter (Opel Zafira 2.2 Dti and Peugeot 307 SW HDI are clear examples). When faced with rivals like Picasso or Scénic, lower power, the difference soars to more than one liter.
Another surprise, also nice, is the dynamic behavior showing this minivan. Endowed with suspensions focused primarily to occupant comfort, these, however, also maintain a remarkable firmness. The Carens, as vehicle family approach, had every chance of having a soft suspensions. But no; It shows a commendable poise in all kinds of ways and no shrinking in areas of curves. Balance a little, but without giving feelings of danger. In curves, however, it has two “enemies” that prevent their behavior is superior. The first is the direction which is somewhat slow and has many turns of the wheel between stop and stop (3,25), which hinders the onslaught of sharp turns (although this defect city becomes virtue when parking) ; and the second are the Kuhmo tires that are not a reference for grip. These and weight, “punish” also braking distances, which are the highest among vehicles in its class s (almost 79 meters from 140 km / h). With all that in the section of the dynamic behavior shown above what is between those of its segment.