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Verdict
Monospace compact 5 places de 423 litres de coffre (fiche 2006), sourcé ici en 2.0 CRDi de 140 ch manuel ou de 112 ch automatique. Aucune panne documentée publiquement ni cote de prix exploitable n'ont été trouvées : les retours publiés manquent, la fiabilité n'est donc pas notée.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 2.0 CRDi 140.
2.0 CRDi 140
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 140 hp · Crit'Air 5
Diesel de 140 ch, boîte manuelle, consommation mixte de 6,2 L/100 km et 163 g/km de CO2 (fiche L'argus, millésime 2006).
2.0 CRDi 112
Diesel · Automatic · 112 hp · Crit'Air 5
Diesel de 112 ch, boîte automatique, consommation mixte de 7,0 L/100 km et 185 g/km de CO2 (fiche L'argus).
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Not enough listings collected yet in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy or the United Kingdom for this model.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2006: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Kia Carens”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Kia Carens I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien : aucun retour public ne permet de cibler un point faible.
- Vérifier la distribution et l'état du turbo sur le diesel.
- Sur la version automatique, essayer les passages de rapports à froid et à chaud.
- Contrôler la corrosion, les trains roulants et l'état de l'habitacle (usage familial).
Questions to ask the seller
- Quel est l'historique d'entretien, notamment la distribution ?
- Quelles réparations importantes ont été faites et à quel kilométrage ?
- Combien de propriétaires, et le kilométrage est-il justifié par des factures ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
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Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Kia Carens I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le coffre du Kia Carens I ?
423 litres sur la fiche L'argus du 2.0 CRDi 140 (2006) ; la fiche du 2.0 CRDi 112 automatique en annonce 450. Les deux sont données pour 5 places.
Le Kia Carens I est-il fiable ?
Aucune panne documentée publiquement n'a été trouvée : la fiabilité n'est pas notée faute de retours publiés.
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