KIA Carens 4 - 1.7 crdi [139] DCT - Carens with new gearbox?

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Wed 12 Aug 2015 17:29
KIA Carens 4 - 1.7 crdi [139] DCT - Carens with new gearbox? - ishpala

Hi,

Thinking of getting a new carens. Just wondered if anyone has driven these new models. One thing i noticed was that these 139hp ones have the 7 speed gearbox.

I am going for a test drive on friday but unfortunately the dealer only has the 6speed DCT. Will the 7 speed be more smooth, greater torque?

Any help highly appreciated

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Wed 12 Aug 2015 17:50
KIA Carens 4 - 1.7 crdi [139] DCT - Carens with new gearbox? - skidpan

Before buying YOU need to drive it. Its the only way to ensure it meets your needs and matches your expectations.

But I cannot see why Kia would introduce a 6 and 7 speed DSG box in the same model.

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Wed 12 Aug 2015 18:11
KIA Carens 4 - 1.7 crdi [139] DCT - Carens with new gearbox? - ishpala

Thanks skidpan.

i am assumming they are tryng to come in line with the euro 6 emissions standards. the pre july 2015 models are all euro 5 emissions. forgive me but i may be completly wrong, but i got the stats of the new carens from the p*rkers site, and i cannot see any reviews about the new model.

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Thu 13 Aug 2015 22:44
KIA Carens 4 - 1.7 crdi [139] DCT - Carens with new gearbox? - daveyK_UK

Have Kia facelifted/upgraded the current shape Carens already?

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Mon 17 Aug 2015 16:39
KIA Carens 4 - 1.7 crdi [139] DCT - Carens with new gearbox? - ishpala

Don't think its been face lifted, just an gear box change to 7 speed (for auto's) and an engine tweek to give it 5 extra bhp (up from 134 to 139).

I test drove the 134 6 speed auto version, seemed smooth enough, not sure how the 7 speed will turn out. Wish there were some trade reviews on this model.

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Mon 17 Aug 2015 20:58
KIA Carens 4 - 1.7 crdi [139] DCT - Carens with new gearbox? - BMW Enthusiast

I wouldn't even think about buying a Kia or Hyundai with any form of automatic transmission. You will only get about 60% of the official MPG if you're lucky. Also these gearboxes are too new and reliability hasn't been proven.

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