Kia Carens Engine Specs, Model Type, Oil Capacity

Since making its world debut in India in late 2021, the latest generation of the Kia Carens has been launched in a couple of Southeast Asian markets with Vietnam being the second market in the region after Indonesia. While the Indo-spec Carens is only available with 2 variants, the Vietnamese version of Kia’s people’s carrier crossover is offered with a whopping 7 variants. Prices for the Carens in Vietnam range between VND 619 million to 859 million (~RM 115k-159k) which puts it between the pri

Despite being the haven for 7-seaters, the all-new 2022 Kia Carens made its global debut in India in late-2021 instead of Indonesia. The all-new 7-seater sheds its family-friendly MPV image for a trendy, SUV look but is proven to be a success in the subcontinent. Could that success be repeated in Indonesia? Well, the Carens isn’t launched in the archipelago yet. Instead, Kia’s Indonesia distributor, PT Kreta Indo Artha (PT KIA), is showcasing the all-new 7-seater crossover at the ongoing Gaikind

The all-new 2022 Kia Carens went on sale on 15-February-2022, Kia has reportedly received over 19,000 bookings within six days. The car’s popularity can be attributed to the selling price ranging between INR 8.99 – 16.99 (~RM 50,422 – RM 95,262). Now marketed as a recreational vehicle, the all-new seven-seater Carens looks nothing like an MPV but more like an SUV with a longer rear end. According to a report from Autocar India, bookings for the diesel variant makes up 50 percent of bookings. It

The Kia Carens was a well-known car among Malaysian families as it laid the foundation for the popular Naza Citra but this all-new model which made its global debut in India is anything but an MPV. Instead, Kia is calling it a recreational vehicle (RV) in a bid to confuse buyers and salespeople. As the design sketches teased, the all-new Carens combines the chunky looks of an SUV with the silhouette of an MPV. It resembles that of the Mitsubishi Xpander, Toyota Avanza, Honda BR-V, and Perodua Ar

Those asinine staff in the marketing departments of carmakers are solely responsible for the cesspool that are fluffed up definition of bodystyles for vehicles. Four-door coupes, sports activity vehicles soon devolved into “fluid” body styles that could be anything we wanted them to be. The new Kia Carens wasn’t spared either. Much like how Kia labelled the new Carnival last year a “Grand Utility Vehicle,” they’re refraining from referring to the new Carens as a minivan. Instead, to appeal to al

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The BYD M6 was launched in Indonesia – Southeast Asia’s largest car market – in July this year. Prices range from IDR 379 million to IDR 429 million, positioning it between the Toyota Veloz (which tops out at IDR 340.4 million) and the Toyota Innova Zenix (which starts from IDR 430.4 million). As a three-row seat MPV, the BYD M6 is the kind of car Indonesians love, and the market has responded positively to its introduction. For two consecutive months since October 2024, the BYD M6 has ranked am

Proton has introduced the ProCare Smart Plan (PSP), a prepaid service package for the Proton Saga, Proton X90, and the 2025 Proton X70. The plan offers savings of up to 15% on servicing costs, with potential savings of up to RM670, depending on the model. New buyers can choose 3- or 5-year packages, ensuring fixed maintenance costs and service at Proton’s certified 3S/4S dealerships using genuine parts. The plan is transferable to new owners if the car is sold within the package period. Existing

With the conclusion of the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) yesterday, here's a quick recap of what went on at one of the biggest stands that week - the one by UMW Toyota Motor. Multi-pathway approach to mobility With no less than 10 cars and a few other two-wheeled exhibits – Toyota's stand highlighted the company's multi-pathway approach to tackling the world's questions on the evolution of mobility. Rather uniquely however is that their stand showcased not just an optimis

UMW Toyota Motor ended November 2024 with ‘close to’ 8,400 units of Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold, said the company. It also added that year-to-date sales stood at ‘approximately’ 89,500 units. The company didn’t disclose its figures for October (JPJ registration figures are skewed by grey imports) but data compiled by RHB Investment puts it at 8,989 units, which also means that November sales are down by 6.6%. Year-to-date, sales are down 8.4%, from 97,705 units recorded in the same 11-month p

For all the news out there on China's seemingly never-ending growth of vehicle manufacturers, there's just about as many that crumble under pressure. Newest to that list is Ji Yue, a Geely-Baidu collaboration that's reportedly facing financial trouble. Highlighting the Chinese market's intense price wars and competition among car manufacturers, Reuters reports that Ji Yue is seeking to raise new funds and carry out operational adjustments to cope with this challenge. Per Sina Weibo, the battery-