Hi McF7y

Hope this post finds you, your family, and your G10 in good health

Seems this thread has gone quiet for a bit. Like some of the others here I had been looking at the G10 and stumbled upon this thread. After reading through however I noticed no one else apart from you appear to be G10 owners, at least from the line of questioning or feedback. Am hoping by now there are others reading this who are G10 owners who could also share their experience.

Anyway, my wife and I had viewed and test driven the car, so I have some idea of the features and what the car is like. We also looked at the Kia Grand Carnival, which would have been my choice (build quality, torquey engine, more established brand), but my wife is very 'sold' on the space the G10 has over the Carnival, so here I am.

So, if you could humour me a bit, I have few "concerns" and would love to hear if you have any opinion, knowledge or experience based on your 2-year or so (I infer) ownership thus far regarding the following:

- Overall reliability, durability, wear, how is it holding up, from a mechanical as well as interior fitment standpoint (are part failing, breaking, falling off, prematurely wearing, fading)
- After-market parts availability? Either accessories or 3rd party replacement parts? Not so much a concern but would like to hear if you had any experience in this area.
- Fuel consumption - approximately how far (and how many $$) does a full tank get you town driving and highway driving
- Cost of ownership - cost of servicing, parts pricing and availability
- Service center - professionalism, quality of work, overall customer experience. You earlier mentioned good experience with the Glenmarie service center, is this still your opinion today?

That's quite a load of questions there, so not expecting answers to all. I'd just be glad to hear whatever you have to share with your experience to-date.

Thank you in advance.

Hi Castreal

I wasn't aware of an impending Grand Carnival facelift here, seen a video of the 2019 Grand Carnival (maybe Australian) and to me it looked quite identical save for a few bits here and there, the only notable item I recall was the electric parking brake (but only on the higher spec model). So I didn't think it was a worthwhile wait and potentially miss the tax holiday, granted its a bummer if a facelift comes right along after we make a purchase.

The G10 variant I am looking at is the SE, and for Carnival the KX.

I test drove the G10 maybe less than 5km around Ampang Hilir & Jalan Ampang, so not much to form a reliable impression but I thought it had pretty decent get up and go, then again my expectations might not be as high as others. Instead I'm relying on local professional YouTube reviews to be informed where performance matters. However we did spend quite a bit of time fiddling the cars (all 3 variants) in the showroom. My thoughts:
- Build and finish quality - cheap plasticky feel is what immediately comes to mind
- Large boot (assume 7-seater configuration)
- Sunroof & rear panoramic glass roofs a nice touch but wonder how the fabric shades will fare over time
- Like the 360 camera for what it does, but feels like 1st gen tech
- Tire pressure monitoring another nice feature
- 220V power socket nice but hope it does not end up being some kind of hazard (again my reliability concerns)
- Given all the kit on this car I'm surprised no auto chromatic rear view mirror and no power folding mirrors (SE)
- Hardly the prettiest car on the road, does not stand out, does not make a statement (my own opinion)
- I think resale will be poor given the stigma on Chinese cars

That pretty much sums up my thoughts. So some negatives there but in the end I suppose its about how it makes us feel when we're in it.


wkc5657, thanks for the additional background info.

Hey Castreal,

thanks for the info on the Carnival, so lots of additional tech with the facelift now I see why it could be worth the wait. And yes I was half expecting the current stock might be sold out judging from the atmosphere around the Kia showroom, so info from your source is no surprise.

And thanks for sharing your thoughts against each of mine, nice to know alternate views. On build and finish quality if you think it's not bad that might sway my opinion and I might see it in a different light now. My wife didn't think it was bad either and I was puzzled, so maybe its just me. With regards to looks its more a personal thing but I totally agree wrt Serena Hybrid, that thing has just got proportions wrong IMO. And if I had to be totally honest though the G10 is not too bad looking, certainly can live with it.

Hi Fat & Fluffy,
thanks for sharing the video but it's one of the several reviews I've watched. Thanks anyway.