Mitsubishi Spacegear - Generation 4 (1997-2007)

MITSUBISHI SPACEGEAR (1997-2007)

Essentially, this is the fourth generation of the Delica line sold alongside the older L300 Versa Van. First models had an upgraded 2.5 engine while later ones gained a 2.4 gasoline.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.5 Diesel	2.4 Gasoline
Years Available	1997-2003	May 2003-2007
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	4D56 2.5 SOHC 8V I4 Turbo	4G64 2.4 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	87hp @ 4,200rpm	132hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque	201Nm @ 2,000rpm	192Nm @ 2,500rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Rotary Type Distribution	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	66 Liters	66 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,810mm	4,725mm
Width	1,695mm	1,695mm
Height	1,970mm	1,960mm
Wheelbase	2,435mm	2,800mm
Curb Weight	1,490kg	1,745kg
Body Style	5 Door Van	4 Door Van
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	10	10
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	5-Link	5-Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum
Tires	185 R14C 8PR	215/65 R15
Wheels	14 Inch Steel with Cover	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	0	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	Deletes: Tire Pressure Monitor System	Tire Pressure Monitor System
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Deletes: Rear Underview Mirror, Chrome Grille, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters	Rear Wiper, Two Tone Paint, Rear Underview Mirror, Chrome Grille, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Deletes: Analogue Clock, Customized Floor Mats, Titanium Panels	Analogue Clock, Customized Floor Mats, Titanium Panels
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual, Dual	Manual, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette	AM/FM/CD/VCD with 10.4 Inch LCD Screen (2003-2006) or AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3 with Overhead LCD Screen (2006-2007)
Speakers	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	None	Yes
Keyless Entry	None	Yes
NOTES		Tire pressure monitor system, titanium panels, chrome grille, side mirror signal repeaters, MP3 function, keyless entry, and alarm added in May 2006. DVD function replaced VCD in 2005.
RIVALS	Chevrolet Venture, Hyundai Starex, Kia Carnival, Kia Pregio, Nissan Serena, Nissan Urvan, Toyota Hiace

Honda Civic - Generation 9.1 (2012-2014)

HONDA CIVIC (2012-2014)

Two models were introduced in this version: the first was an initial model from Japan which was launched first due to the Thailand flooding and a second ones were sourced from the ASEAN neighbor that had more variants but not all equipment are available from the original.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.0 EL	1.8 EXi	1.8 E	1.8 S
Years Available	July 2012-May 2014	February 2012-July 2012	July 2012-May 2014	July 2012-May 2014
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	R20A5 2.0 SOHC 16V I4	R18Z1 1.8 SOHC 16V I4	R18Z1 1.8 SOHC 16V I4	R18Z1 1.8 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	148hp @ 6,500rpm	139hp @ 6,500rpm	139hp @ 6,500rpm	139hp @ 6,500rpm
Torque	178Nm @ 4,700rpm	174Nm @ 4,300rpm	174Nm @ 4,300rpm	174Nm @ 4,300rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	i-VTEC PGM-FI	i-VTEC PGM-FI	i-VTEC PGM-FI	i-VTEC PGM-FI
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	49 Liters	50 Liters	50 Liters	50 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,524mm	4,530mm	4,524mm	4,524mm
Width	1,753mm	1,755mm	1,753mm	1,753mm
Height	1,434mm	1,435mm	1,434mm	1,434mm
Wheelbase	2,670mm	2,670kg	2,670kg	2,670kg
Curb Weight	1,272kg	1,270kg	1,237kg	1,228kg (MT), 1,203kg (AT)
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Stabilizer	McPherson Strut with Stabilizer	McPherson Strut with Stabilizer	McPherson Strut with Stabilizer
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone with Stabilizer	Double Wishbone with Stabilizer	Double Wishbone with Stabilizer	Double Wishbone with Stabilizer
Front Brakes	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes	Solid Discs	Solid Discs	Solid Discs	Solid Discs
Tires	215/45 R17	205/55 R16	205/55 R16	195/65 R15
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	4	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	None	Yes, Vehicle Stability Asisst	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Auto Leveling Headlights. Deletes: ABS Green Glass for Front, Rear, and Side Glass	Adds: ABS Green Glass for Front, Rear, and Side Glass	Adds: Side Mirror Signal Repeaters	None
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Deletes: Rear Back-Up Camera, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat	Adds: Rear Back-Up Camera, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat	Adds: None	Accessory Socket, ECON Button, Intelligent Multi Information Display, Front and Rear Armrest and Beverage Holder, Coat Hanger
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA/AUX/USB	AM/FM/CD/MP3 /WMA/AUX/USB with Bluetooth	AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA/AUX/USB	AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA/AUX/USB
Speakers	6	6	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Multi Information Display, Paddle Shifter	Yes, Audio, Multi Information Display, and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio, Multi Information Display, Paddle Shifter	Yes, Audio and Multi Information Display
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla Altis

Mitsubishi L300 - Generation 2 (1987-2012)

MITSUBISHI L300 (1987-2012)

This van started the competition and cemented its foothold in the market. Initially, the Versa/De Luxe was launched with a fully loaded Exceed following it by supplanting it (and ended up getting discontinued in 2005).

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	Exceed	Versa Van/De Luxe
Years Available	1997-December 2004	1987-2012
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	4D56 2.5 SOHC 8V I4 (Diesel) or 4G63 2.0 SOHC 8V I4 (Gasoline)	4D56 2.5 SOHC 8V I4 (Diesel) or 4G63 2.0 SOHC 8V I4 (Gasoline)
Horsepower	74hp @ 4,200rpm (Diesel) or 88hp (Gasoline)	71hp @ 4,200rpm (Diesel) or 88hp (Gasoline)
Torque	149Nm @ 2,000rpm (Diesel)	147Nm @ 2,000rpm (Diesel)
Fuel Type	Diesel or Gasoline/93 Octane	Diesel or Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Distributor Type (Diesel) or Carburetor (Gasoline)	Distributor Type (Diesel) or Carburetor (Gasoline)
Transmission	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 Liters	55 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,810mm	4,445mm
Width	1,695mm	1,690mm
Height	1,970mm	1,990mm
Wheelbase	2,435mm	2,350mm
Curb Weight	1,490kg	1,355kg
Body Style	5 Door Van	5 Door Van
Engine/Drive Type	Mid Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Mid Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	12	12
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone and Stabilizer	Double Wishbone and Stabilizer
Rear Suspension	Leaf Springs	Leaf Springs
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum
Tires	185 R14C 8PR	185 R14C 8PR
Wheels	14 Inch Steel with Cover	14 Inch Steel with Cover
SAFETY
Airbags	0	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Fixed	Fixed
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Fixed	Fixed
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	None	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering
Climate Control	Manual, Dual	Manual, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette (1997-2000) or AM/FM/CD (2000-2004)	AM/FM/Cassette (1987-August 2009) or AM/FM/CD (September 2009-2012)
Speakers	2	2
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	None	None
Keyless Entry	None	None
NOTES	Facelifted in June 2000. Gasoline engine offered until June 2000.	Facelifted in September 2009. Gasoline engine offered until 1999. Power steering added in June 1992.
RIVALS	Hyundai Grace/H100, Kia Pregio, Mazda E2000, Mercedes Benz MB100, Nissan Urvan, Toyota Hiace

Hyundai Elantra - Generation 5.1 (2011-2013)

HYUNDAI ELANTRA (2011-2013)

After years of offering the less successful predecessor with a diesel, the fifth generation Elantra is offered with conventional gasoline engines. There's not much changes until the line-up expansion in its facelift in 2014.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.8 GLS	1.6 GL
Years Available	April 2011-December 2013	April 2011-December 2013
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	Nu 1.8 DOHC 16V I4	Gamma II 1.6 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	148hp @ 6,500rpm	128hp @ 6,300rpm
Torque	178Nm @ 4,700rpm	157Nm @ 4,850rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Multi Point Fuel Injection	Multi Point Fuel Injection
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	49 Liters	49 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,530mm	4,530mm
Width	1,775mm	1,775mm
Height	1,445mm	1,445mm
Wheelbase	2,700mm	2,700mm
Curb Weight	1,194kg-1,269kg	1150kg-1,228kg (MT), 1,181kg-1,259kg (AT)
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Drum
Tires	205/55 R16	195/65 R15
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	1 (MT) or 2 (AT)
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: Parking Sensors	High Mount Stop Lamp
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Side Mirror Signal Repeater	None
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Sliding Center Console, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Adjustable Rear Head Rest, High Gloss Black Center Fascia	Fixed Rear Headrest, Matte Black Center Fascia
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks with Speed Sensing, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks with Speed Sensing, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual
Audio System	Integrated AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB
Speakers	6	4
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES		AT model added in June 2011.
RIVALS	Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla Altis

Recall Alert - Honda Philippines Recalls 2003-2004 Civic

If you have a 2003 to 2004 Civic, then read this piece of information. Honda Philippines is issuing a recall based on the original announcement of Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

The issue that its international counterpart found out because of the passenger side airbag, HCPI informs that it related with the inflator body of the airbag that has a tendency to explode due to excessive internal pressure.

While this issue is still under investigation, Honda had started to send letters to affected owners and will be contacted by their authorized dealers through phone. If the car had been sold, the original owner must notify the dealership at once to inform the new owner. Affected owners are encouraged to bring their cars to replace the passenger side airbag inflator free of charge.

Repairs had started last January 13, 2015, with affected owners being requested to contact their nearest Honda dealership.

To check if your vehicle is affected, Honda Cars Philippines had published a table below with affected vehicle identification numbers or you may check their website for more information.

To check at other vehicle recalls, go to our comprehensive recall alert page.

2003-2004 Honda Civic

Mitsubishi Grandis - Generation 1 (2005-2011)

MITSUBISHI GRANDIS (2005-2011)

Replacing the Chariot/Space Wagon line, the Grandis is leaps beyond its predecessor. It was the first to feature Mitsubishi's corporate face. A single 2.4 model was available until a Limited variant stayed for barely 10 months. It was simplified to a single model in February 2009, coinciding to upgrades and a price drop.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.4 Limited	2.4
Years Available	May 2008-February 2009	February 2005-December 2011
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	4G69 2.4 SOHC 16V I4	4G69 2.4 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	165hp @ 6,000rpm	165hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	217Nm @ 4,000rpm	217Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	MIVEC Electronic Fuel Injection	MIVEC Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	65 Liters	65 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,765mm	4,765mm
Width	1,795mm	1,795mm
Height	1,655mm	1,655mm
Wheelbase	2,830mm	2,830mm
Curb Weight	1,625kg	1,625kg
Body Style	5 Door MPV	5 Door MPV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	7	7
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Semi-Trailing Arm with Coil Spring	Semi-Trailing Arm with Coil Spring
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	215/60 R16	215/60 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Rear Parking Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Rear Wiper, Rear Spoiler, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, HID Headlamps, Chrome Door Handles, LED Taillights
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Fixed	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric/Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Silver or Wood Accents, 60/40 Fold Second Row, 50/50 Fold Third Row, LED Backlit Gauges, Third Row Underseat Compartment
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/DVD/MP3/AUX/TV Tuner	AM/FM/CD/MP3 or Touchscreen AM/FM/DVD/MP3
Speakers	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES		HID headlamps added in May 2008. Chrome door handles, LED taillights and backlit gauges, and third row underseat compartment added in February 2009. Changed to wood accents and to touchscreen DVD in February 2009.
RIVALS	Chrysler Town and Country, Toyota Previa

Chevrolet Cruze - Generation 1.1 (2010-2013)

CHEVROLET CRUZE (2010-2013)

Replacing the Optra whose marred with several problems that kept it noncompetitive than rivals. This one can be ordered with either a 1.8 in three variants or a diesel. This version ended in 2013 with a silently launched facelift in that year being launched.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.0 LT Diesel	1.8 LT	1.8 LS	1.8 L
Years Available	March 2011-2013	February 2010-2013	February 2010-2013	February 2010-2013
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	2.0 SOHC 16V I4	Ecotec 1.8 DOHC 16V I4	Ecotec 1.8 DOHC 16V I4	Ecotec 1.8 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	148hp @ 4,000rpm	139hp @ 6,200rpm	139hp @ 6,200rpm	139hp @ 6,200rpm
Torque	320Nm @ 2,000rpm	173Nm @ 3,800rpm	173Nm @ 3,800rpm	173Nm @ 3,800rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	Multi Point Fuel Injection	Multi Point Fuel Injection	Multi Point Fuel Injection
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Liters	60 Liters	60 Liters	60 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,597mm	4,597mm	4,597mm	4,597mm
Width	1,788mm	1,788mm	1,788mm	1,788mm
Height	1,477mm	1,477mm	1,477mm	1,477mm
Wheelbase	2,685mm	2,685mm	2,685mm	2,685mm
Curb Weight	1,315kg	1,315kg	1,290kg (MT), 1,315kg (AT)	1,290kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Tires	215/50 R17	215/50 R17	205/60 R16	205/60 R16
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	4	4	2	1
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Vehicle Stability Enhancement System and Traction Control	Yes, Vehicle Stability Enhancement System and Traction Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Reverse Parking Sensor	Roll Over Sensing Valve, Battery Run Down Protection
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Chrome Door Handles, Rain Sensing Wipers	Adds: Chrome Rear Plate Garnish	None
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Sun Glass Holder, Lockable Glove Box	Adds: Front Map Reading Lamps, Dashboard Top Compartment with Lid, Front Console Box with Slide Adjustable Armrest	Optitron Gauges, Front and Rear 12V Socket, Rear Armrest with Storage Box, Illuminated Glovebox
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks with Speed Sensing, Mirrors with Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks with Speed Sensing, Mirrors with Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks with Speed Sensing, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/WMA/AUX/USB with Navigation	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/WMA/AUX/USB with Navigation	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/WMA/AUX/USB with Navigation	AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA/AUX/USB
Speakers	6	6	6	4
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, Smart Key Push Button	Yes, Smart Key Push Button	Yes	Yes
NOTES		6 CD downgraded to single disc in 2011 with an addition of a navigation system.	6 CD downgraded to single disc in 2011 with an addition of a navigation system.
RIVALS	Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla Altis

Kia Forte Sedan - Generation 1 (2009-2014)

KIA FORTE SEDAN (2009-2014)

The Korean maker's first attempt in the compact sedan category, the Forte didn't sell well due to a expensive price when it was new. The 2.0 SX came in first then a 1.6 LX replaced it in 2012. Rather than bringing the next generation model, it was discontinued in 2014.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.0 SX	1.6 LX
Years Available	November 2009-June 2012	July 2012-2014
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	Theta II 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	Gamma 1.6 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	154hp @ 6,200rpm	126hp
Torque	194Nm @ 4,200rpm	156Nm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Continous Variable Valve Timing	Continous Variable Valve Timing
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	52 Liters	52 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,530mm	4,530mm
Width	1,775mm	1,775mm
Height	1,460mm	1,460mm
Wheelbase	2,650mm	2,650mm
Curb Weight	1,239kg	N/A
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Drum
Tires	215/45 R17	N/A
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	1
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: Third Brake Lamp	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Auto Light Control System, Rear Parking Assist, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Sun Roof	None
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: 60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Instrument Panel with Message Center, Metallic Accents and Pedals, Speaker Lights	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB/Ipod	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX
Speakers	6	4
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	None
Alarm	Yes, Immobilizer	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, Smart Key Push Button with Trunk Open	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla Altis

Kia Forte Koup - Generation 1 (2009-2014)

KIA FORTE KOUP (2009-2014)

The Korean maker's first attempt in the compact sedan category, the Forte (with a coupe version) didn't sell well due to a expensive price when it was new. The 2.0 SX came in first with a rather downgraded EX. Rather than bringing the next generation model, it was discontinued in 2014.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.0 SX Koup	2.0 EX Koup
Years Available	November 2009-June 2012	July 2012-2014
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	Theta II 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	Theta II 2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	154hp @ 6,200rpm	154hp @ 6,200rpm
Torque	194Nm @ 4,200rpm	194Nm @ 4,200rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Continous Variable Valve Timing	Continous Variable Valve Timing
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	52 Liters	52 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,481mm	4,481mm
Width	1,765mm	1,765mm
Height	1,400mm	1,400mm
Wheelbase	2,650mm	2,650mm
Curb Weight	1,288kg	1,288kg
Body Style	2 Door Coupe	2 Door Coupe
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Drum
Tires	215/45 R17	215/45 R17
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: Third Brake Lamp	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Auto Light Control System, Rear Parking Assist, Sun Roof	Side Mirror Signal Repeaters
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Instrument Panel with Message Center, Metallic Accents and Pedals, Speaker Lights	60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Instrument Panel with Message Center, Black Interior, Glovebox Light
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB/Ipod	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX
Speakers	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control
Alarm	Yes, Immobilizer	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, Smart Key Push Button with Trunk Open	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS

Mercedes Benz MB100 - Generation 1 (1996-2003)

MERCEDES BENZ MB100 (1996-2003)

Mercedes Benz's first attempt at the people carrier category is this Korean (it is based on the Ssangyong Istana) van. Two engines from Benz can be had which include a gasoline and diesel.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	Diesel	Gasoline
Years Available	1996-2003	1996-2000
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	OM602 2.9 OHC 10V I5	M111 2.2 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	105hp	130hp
Torque	185Nm @ 2,400rpm	182Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Distributor Type	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	75 Liters	75 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,890mm	4,890mm
Width	1,855mm	1,855mm
Height	2,000mm	2,000mm
Wheelbase	2,455mm	2,455mm
Curb Weight
Body Style	4 Door Van	4 Door Van
Engine/Drive Type	Mid Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Mid Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	12	12
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone and Torsion Bar Spring	Double Wishbone and Torsion Bar Spring
Rear Suspension	Rigid Axle	Rigid Axle
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum
Tires	195/75 R16	195/75 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	0	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Fixed	Fixed
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	None	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual, Dual	Manual, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/CD Ready	AM/FM/Cassette/CD Ready
Speakers	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	None	None
Keyless Entry	None	None
NOTES
RIVALS	Hyundai Grace/H100, Kia Pregio, Mitsubishi L300, Nissan Urvan, Toyota Hiace

Mitsubishi Lancer EX - Generation 9.1 (2008-2012)

MITSUBISHI LANCER EX (2008-2012)

Called the EX when it was first launched in 2008 to further distinguish it from the ordinary Lancer which is still sold. This version was exclusively 2.0 and it brought in the Ralliart to compete with the WRX. All except the GT-A and Ralliart (the GT was dropped in January 2010) were discontinued in 2012 to make way for their 1.6 counterparts.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	EX Ralliart	EX GT-A	EX GT	2.0 EX MX	2.0 EX GLS	2.0 EX GLX
Years Available	February 2010-2013	May 2008-Current	May 2008-January 2010	May 2008-July 2012	February 2010-July 2012	February 2010-July 2012
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	4B11 2.0 DOHC 16V I4 Turbocharged and Intercooled	4B11 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	4B11 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	4B11 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	4B11 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	4B11 2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	237hp @ 6,000rpm	153hp @ 6,000rpm	153hp @ 6,000rpm	153hp @ 6,000rpm	153hp @ 6,000rpm	153hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	343Nm @ 2,500-4,275rpm	199Nm @ 4,250rpm	199Nm @ 4,250rpm	199Nm @ 4,250rpm	199Nm @ 4,250rpm	199Nm @ 4,250rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	MIVEC Dual VVT	MIVEC	MIVEC	MIVEC	MIVEC	MIVEC
Transmission	6-Speed Twin Clutch	Continiously Variable Transmission	5-Speed Manual	Continiously Variable Transmission	Continiously Variable Transmission	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 Liters	55 Liters	55 Liters	55 Liters	55 Liters	55 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,570mm	4,570mm	4,570mm	4,570mm	4,570mm	4,570mm
Width	1,760mm	1,760mm	1,760mm	1,760mm	1,760mm	1,760mm
Height	1,490mm	1,490mm	1,490mm	1,490mm	1,490mm	1,490mm
Wheelbase	2,635mm	2,635mm	2,635mm	2,635mm	2,635mm	2,635mm
Curb Weight	1,565kg	1,385kg	1,355kg	1,335kg	1,320kg	1,290kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut Coil Spring with Stabilizer Bars	McPherson Strut Coil Spring with Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut Coil Spring with Stabilizer Bars	McPherson Strut Coil Spring with Stabilizer Bars	McPherson Strut Coil Spring with Stabilizer Bars	McPherson Strut Coil Spring with Stabilizer Bars
Rear Suspension	Multi Link with Stabilizer Bars	Multi Link with Stabilizer Bar	Multi Link with Stabilizer Bars	Multi Link with Stabilizer Bars	Multi Link with Stabilizer Bars	Multi Link with Stabilizer Bars
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Drum in Disc	Drum in Disc	Drum or Drum in Disc	Drum or Drum in Disc	Drum or Drum in Disc
Tires	215/45 R18	215/45 R18	215/45 R18	205/60 R16	205/60 R16	205/60 R16
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy	18 Inch Alloy	18 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	7	7	2 or 7	2	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Active Stability Control and Traction Stability Control	None	None	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: Front Limited Slip Differential, Rear Mechanical Type Differential	None	None	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front	Front	None or Front	None or Front	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Headlamp Washers, Aluminum Hood, Dual Exhaust Pipes with Finisher, Smoked Tail Lamps, LED Third Brake Lamp, Rear Diffuser Side Skirts, Ralliart Emblems	Adds: Rain Sensing Wipers, Front Chin Spoiler	Adds: HID Headlamps with Adaptive Front Lighting System, Front and Rear Air Dam, Side Skirts, Rear Spoiler	Adds: HID Headlamps with Adaptive Front Lighting System, Door Side Mouldings, Chrome Accents in Grille	Adds: Body Color Door Handles and Side Mirrors	Black Door Handles and Side Mirrors
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Sport Fabric	Sport Fabric	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Aluminum Pedals, Leather Wrapped Gear Shift and Parking Brake	Adds: None	Adds: Aluminum Accents	Adds: Carbon Fiber and Aluminum Accents	Adds: None	60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Wood Accents, Multi Information Display, Chrome Door Handles
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Manual	Manual
Audio System	Rockford Fosgate AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX	Rockford Fosgate AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX
Speakers	9	9	6	6	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Paddle Shift, and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio and Paddle Shift	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES		Grille was revised in November 2009.	Downgraded to 2 airbags from 7 in February 2009.	Upgraded to drum in disc rear brakes in April 2010. HID headlamps with adaptive front lighting system, fog lamps, and 6 CD changer added in April 2010. Aluminum accents removed in April 2010.	Upgraded to drum in disc rear brakes and fog lamps added in April 2010. Auxiliary jack added in April 2010.	Upgraded to drum in disc rear brakes in April 2010. Auxiliary jack added in April 2010.
RIVALS	Ralliart: Subaru WRX, MINI Cooper S	EX: Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Kia Forte, Mazda 3, Nissan Sentra 200, Toyota Corolla Altis

Nissan Sentra - Generation 6 (2010-2014)

NISSAN SENTRA (2010-2014)

After years of shouldering in the rather dated N13 platform (which traces back to 2001), the Mexican built Sentra is introduced for a high end positioning. Although this one is along the Sentra platform (the other rides on a Sylphy chassis), the successor is merged to one.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	200 CVT	200 MT
Years Available	June 2010-March 2014	June 2010-March 2014
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	MR20DE 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	MR20DE 2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	140hp @ 5,100rpm	140hp @ 5,100rpm
Torque	199Nm @ 4,800rpm	199Nm @ 4,800rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	Continuously Variable Transmission	6-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 Liters	55 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,567mm	4,567mm
Width	1,790mm	1,790mm
Height	1,512mm	1,512mm
Wheelbase	2,685mm	2,685mm
Curb Weight	2,974kg	2,862kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPhersonn Strut with Stabilizer and Shock Absorber with an Internal Ripple Control Damper and Rebound Spring	McPhersonn Strut with Stabilizer and Shock Absorber with an Internal Ripple Control Damper and Rebound Spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber with an Internal Ripple Control Damper and Rebound Spring	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber with an Internal Ripple Control Damper and Rebound Spring
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum
Tires	205/55H R16	205/55H R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	None
Other Exterior Features	None	None
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: 60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Cargo Net and Hook, Divide and Hide Trunk System, Map Lamp	Room Lamp
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold
Climate Control	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/Ipod	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/Ipod
Speakers	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Illumination	None
Alarm	Yes, Immobilizer	Yes, Immobilizer
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer EX, Toyota Corolla Altis

Kia Carnival - Generation 1.1 (2000-2002)

KIA CARNIVAL (2000-2002)

Kia's first attempt on the minivan market which they succeeded. For its first iteration, only a single 2.9 diesel with an option between a manual and automatic transmissions are available. Philippine market models also get a 10 seating configuration.

See the overview of this Carnival
See the Generation 1.2 or 1.3 models
See the latest model of the Carnival

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	Carnival
Years Available	August 2000-January 2002
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	J3 2.9 SOHC 8V I4
Horsepower	135hp @ 3,800rpm
Torque	315Nm @ 2,000rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel
Fuel System	Distributor Type
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	75 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,890mm
Width	1,895mm
Height	1,730mm
Wheelbase	2,910mm
Curb Weight	1,761-1,848kg (MT), 1,776-1,863kg (AT)
Body Style	5 Door Minivan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	10
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Trail Arm Coil Spring
Front Brakes	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Tires	205/70 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	1
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None
Other Safety Features	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front
Other Exterior Features	Rear Wiper, Roof Rails, Hood Scoop
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Wood Accents
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/CD
Speakers	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None
Alarm	None
Keyless Entry	None
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Venture, Hyundai Starex, Mitsubishi Spacegear

Kia Carnival/Sedona - Generation 1.3 (2003-2006)

KIA CARNIVAL/SEDONA (2003-2006)

The final update for the Sedona made way to a V6 gasoline engine, otherwise the variants are the same. Not much differences were done apart from a new grille and some features are removed.

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See the Generation 1.1 or 1.2 model

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	LS V6	LS TDi	RS V6	RS TDi
Years Available	November 2003-2006	November 2003-2006	November 2003-2006	November 2003-2006
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	KV6 2.5 DOHC 24V V6	J3 2.9 SOHC 8V I4	KV6 2.5 DOHC 24V V6	J3 2.9 SOHC 8V I4
Horsepower	129hp @ 6,500rpm	135hp @ 3,800rpm	129hp @ 6,500rpm	135hp @ 3,800rpm
Torque	220Nm @ 4,000rpm	315Nm @ 2,000rpm	220Nm @ 4,000rpm	315Nm @ 2,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Diesel	Gasoline/93 Octane	Diesel
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Distributor Type	Electronic Fuel Injection	Distributor Type
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	75 Liters	75 Liters	75 Liters	75 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,930mm	4,930mm	4,930mm	4,930mm
Width	1,895mm	1,895mm	1,895mm	1,895mm
Height	1,770mm	1,770mm	1,770mm	1,770mm
Wheelbase	2,910mm	2,910mm	2,910mm	2,910mm
Curb Weight	1,975kg (MT), 1,990kg (AT)	1,735kg (MT), 1,835kg (AT)	1,975kg (MT), 1,990kg (AT)	1,735kg (MT), 1,835kg (AT)
Body Style	5 Door Minivan	5 Door Minivan	5 Door Minivan	5 Door Minivan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	7	7	10	10
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Rigid Axle 5-Link	Rigid Axle 5-Link	Rigid Axle 5-Link	Rigid Axle 5-Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tires	215/70 R15	215/70 R15	205/70 R15	205/70 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Steel with Cover	15 Inch Steel with Cover
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	0	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Back Up Sensors	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None. Deletes: Hood Scoop	Adds: Rear Spoiler, Two Tone Paint, Hood Scoop	Adds: None. Deletes: Hood Scoop	Chrome Grille and Door Handles, Roof Rails, Rear Wiper, Front Windsheld Defogger, Hood Scoop
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Wood Accents, Sliding Captain's Chairs with Armrest For Second Row	Adds: None	Front Seatback Folding Table
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual (Front), Manual (Rear)	Automatic, Dual (Front), Manual (Rear)	Manual, Dual	Manual, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/CD	AM/FM/Cassette/CD
Speakers	6	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	None	None
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	None	None
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Venture, Chrysler Town and Country, Hyundai Starex, Mitsubishi Spacegear, Nissan Serena, Toyota Previa

Kia Carnival/Sedona - Generation 1.2 (2002-2003)

KIA CARNIVAL/SEDONA (2002-2003)

An update in January 2002 gave this van a new face, updated profile, new amenities, a less optioned RS variant, and used the Sedona name. Initially, a single variant Sedona was available but some options got transferred later on.

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See the Generation 1.1 or 1.3 model

See the latest model of the Carnival

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	LS	Sedona	RS
Years Available	May 2002-November 2003	January 2002-May 2002	May 2002-November 2003
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	J3 2.9 SOHC 8V I4	J3 2.9 SOHC 8V I4	J3 2.9 SOHC 8V I4
Horsepower	135hp @ 3,800rpm	135hp @ 3,800rpm	135hp @ 3,800rpm
Torque	315Nm @ 2,000rpm	315Nm @ 2,000rpm	315Nm @ 2,000rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Distributor Type	Distributor Type	Distributor Type
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	75 Liters	75 Liters	75 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,930mm	4,930mm	4,930mm
Width	1,895mm	1,895mm	1,895mm
Height	1,770mm	1,770mm	1,770mm
Wheelbase	2,910mm	2,910mm	2,910mm
Curb Weight	1,815kg (MT), 1,915kg (AT)	1,815kg (MT), 1,915kg (AT)	1,735kg (MT), 1,835kg (AT)
Body Style	5 Door Minivan	5 Door Minivan	5 Door Minivan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	7	10	10
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Rigid Axle 5-Link	Rigid Axle 5-Link	Rigid Axle 5-Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Drum	Drum
Tires	215/70 R15	205/70 R15	205/70 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Steel with Cover
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Sun Roof, Two Tone Paint	Rear Wiper, Roof Rails, Hood Scoop, Rear Spoiler, Front Windshield Defogger
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Sliding Captain's Chairs with Armrest For Second Row	Adds: Wood Accents, Silver Center Console and Accents	Front Seatback Folding Table
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual, Dual	Manual, Dual	Manual, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/CD/VCD and Fold Down LCD Monitor with TV Tuner	AM/FM/Cassette/CD	AM/FM/Cassette/CD
Speakers	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	None	None	None
Keyless Entry	Yes	None	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Venture, Chrysler Town and Country, Hyundai Starex, Mitsubishi Spacegear, Nissan Serena

Suzuki SX4 Sedan - Generation 1.2 (2010-2011)

SUZUKI SX4 SEDAN (2010-2011)

The 2010 update gave the SX4 sedan an upgraded engine, some kit, and an available hatchback body. While the hatch is still available, the sedan got discontinued in 2011 due to low sales.

See the overview of this SX4 Sedan

See the Generation 1.1 model

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.6 Aero
Years Available	April 2010-2011
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M16A 1.6 DOHC 16V F4
Horsepower	110hp @ 5,600rpm
Torque	150Nm @ 3,800rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Multi Port Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,510mm
Width	1,730mm
Height	1,545mm
Wheelbase	2,500mm
Curb Weight	1,200kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Tires	205/50 R17
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None
Other Safety Features	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front
Other Exterior Features	Front, Rear and Side Skirts, Spoiler
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric
Other Interior Features	60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Front Underseat Tray, Revised Information Center, Map Lamp
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX
Speakers	8
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio
Alarm	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Mazda 3, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla Altis

Suzuki SX4 Sedan - Generation 1.1 (2008-2010)

SUZUKI SX4 SEDAN (2008-2010)

Suzuki's first attempt on the sedan race since a long time, the SX4 has the basics but this particular version did carry the weaker 102hp which made the car struggle.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.6
Years Available	May 2008-April 2010
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M16A 1.6 DOHC 16V F4
Horsepower	102hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque	145Nm @ 4,200rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Multi Port Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,510mm
Width	1,730mm
Height	1,545mm
Wheelbase	2,500mm
Curb Weight	1,200kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Tires	195/65 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None
Other Safety Features	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front
Other Exterior Features	Front, Rear and Side Skirts
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric
Other Interior Features	60/40 Fold Rear Seats, Front Underseat Tray, Information Center, Map Lamp
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3
Speakers	8
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio
Alarm	None
Keyless Entry	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Optra, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Mazda 3, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla Altis

Kia Carens - Generation 2.2 (2010-2012)

KIA CARENS (2010-2012)

The facelift gave the Carens Kia's corporate look, a new of wheels, and some equipment changes. Just like the model it replaced, it retains the diesel engines.

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See the Generation 2.1 model

See the latest model of the Carens

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	EX CRDi	LX CRDi
Years Available	2010-2012	2010-2012
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	D4EA 2.0 SOHC 16V I4	D4EA 2.0 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	140hp @ 4,000rpm	140hp @ 4,000rpm
Torque	314Nm @ 2,500rpm	314Nm @ 2,500rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct	Common Rail Direct
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 Liters	55 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,545mm	4,545mm
Width	1,800mm	1,800mm
Height	1,650mm	1,650mm
Wheelbase	2,700mm	2,700mm
Curb Weight	1,716kg	1,692kg (MT), 1,716kg (AT)
Body Style	5 Door MPV	5 Door MPV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	7	7
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	205/60 R16	205/65 R15
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Rear Parking Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Chrome Door Handles, Roof Rails	Adds: Body Color Door Handles and Side Mirrors, Chrome Grille Accent, Door Handles, and Moulding
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Upgraded Fabric Material, Cargo Cover, Chrome Door Handles	60/40 Fold Second Row, 50/50 Fold Third Row
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3
Speakers	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Nissan Grand Livina, Suzuki APV, Toyota Avanza, Toyota Innova