How much is a 2017 Kia CarensDiesel worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2017 Kia CarensDiesel on the Irish used-car market is around €11,495, based on 12 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2017 Kia Carens depreciate per year?

A Kia Carens loses roughly 7.9% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2017 Kia Carens from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2017 Kia CarensDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2017 Kia CarensDiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Kia Carens2017

Diesel

€11,995ROI listing median

23 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€10k – €13k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 7h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€11,495

private sale ~€9,693 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€7,164 – €8,699

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

168k km

typical 161k km

Days listed

23d

avg on market · demand 63/100

AI Market Summary

Strong family hauler with three rows and genuine practicality; decent fuel economy for a seven-seater diesel keeps running costs reasonable.
Fair value at median price—demand steady and consistent; NI imports €722 cheaper before VRT, so check both markets to compare genuine savings.
Diesel reliability concern: DPF clogging common on urban-driven examples (regeneration €800–€1,500 repair); EGR valve sticking causes rough idle; 1.6 CRDi injector coking affects cold starts and power.
Before buying, request full service history and ask seller about short-journey driving patterns—frequent motorway use suggests better DPF health; have a pre-purchase diesel diagnostics check.
NI import: €722 saving quoted before VRT applies on top, plus NOx levy and registration fees—factor full costs before deciding.

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Analysis & Insights

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Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

127 bhp

141 PS

Torque

300 Nm

222 lb·ft

0–62 mph

11.6s

116 mph top

Engine

1.7L

1700 cc

Boot space

492L

1650L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

62.8 mpg

4.5 L/100km

Urban

55.4 mpg

Extra urban

68.1 mpg

CO₂

118 g/km

EURO 6

Fuel tank

58L

Dimensions

Length

4.53m

4525 mm

Width

1.80m

Wheelbase

2.75m

Kerb weight

1,586 kg

2,245 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★★

Adult 94% · Child 76%

Insurance

Group 16E

Warranty

7 years

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Kia Carens 2017

Reliability

3/5

The 2017 Kia Carens diesel is a competent family MPV with reasonable reliability, though diesel engines of this era are prone to DPF regeneration issues and fuel system problems. Servicing is affordable and parts availability is good, making it a sensible budget family hauler, but watch for emissions-related complexity and potential gearbox hesitation.

Known issues

DPF regeneration failures and clogging, particularly on vehicles with short urban journeys; regeneration can be costly (€800–€1,500)
EGR valve sticking and carbon buildup causing rough idle and increased emissions
Fuel injector coking on the 1.6 CRDi diesel; symptoms include starting difficulty and loss of power
Manual gearbox grinding on reverse or first gear engagement
Crankshaft position sensor intermittent faults causing stalling and starting issues
Electric window regulator failures on front doors; motor burns out prematurely

Good for

Spacious seven-seat interior with flexible seating and good family practicality
Strong torque from the 1.6 CRDi diesel engine (265 Nm) for towing and hauling
Affordable running costs (fuel economy 40–48 mpg combined) and cheap maintenance with independent garages
Reliable, simple manual and automatic transmissions in most examples

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