Kia Carnival 2016

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Kilometres travelled

More than 100,000 km

Did you buy this car new or used?

Used

If used, what year did you buy it used?

2017

How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs)

38000

What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs?

A decent sized comfortable and reliable people mover that could tow well. Something that has good fuel economy. Yes it has.

What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you.

Well built vehicle that had good specifications at the time of purchase. Lots of legroom and luggage space even when all seats are in use.

What have you discovered since owning the car?

That kia is a well built vehicle even with current milage it doesn't use any engine oil and squeaks and rattles are of minimal. Reliable and dependable

What do you like/dislike about the car?

Ours has the 6 speed auto it tends to chop and change between gears around the 50-55 kmhr mark in town 5th to 4th a lot. At times at low speed and rpm and high load it will hold to high a gear to the point it feels like it will stall before abruptly changing to a lower gear that then will spin wheels.

Any other comments on the car?

I would certainly recommend to buy. Only issue that has cost money is a sliding door that stopped working wasn't a big expense. Would be great if they made a 4wd version

Reliability

5

Features/technology

3

Performance/economy

4

Value for money

4

Overall rating

4

Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again?

No

Why would/wouldn't you buy it again?

No longer need a vehicle of this size. If we did then yes I would purchase. Would certainly stick with kia or Hyundai sister brand