Overview and Common Failures
Body and Interior
The paintwork is very thin, but the body itself is sturdy and holds up well. Rust can be found on the edges, under the rubber seals, or around the windshield. The Korean versions of the minivan require mandatory anti-corrosion treatment. The interior is spacious and highly functional, while the trunk is simply enormous. The finishing materials are inexpensive, with rigid plastic, but they have good resistance to wear. Weak sound insulation and rotting air conditioning pipes are criticized on forums. The electrical system is reliable, and most problems are related to broken wiring.
Engine
The 2.4-liter gasoline engine G4KG is decent, but it is quite rare. Its main problem is weak bearings and scoring in the cylinders. The 2.5-liter CR diesel D4CB also has a decent lifespan with proper maintenance. Its downsides include an unreliable timing chain, turbine, and hydraulic lifters. Moreover, due to a clogged oil pump, bearing spins often occur.
Transmission
The 5-speed manual transmission M5TR1 is a clone of the reliable Mitsubishi V5MT1 gearbox. It should be noted that synchronizers do not have a very long lifespan, and oil leaks are frequent. The 6-speed manual transmission M6VR2 is also good, but its dual-mass flywheel is expensive. The 5-speed automatic transmission A5SR2 is also a clone of the reliable Jatco JR507E gearbox. The main issues are related to the wear of the ATF friction plates, but this occurs after 300,000 km. The weak points here are also the universal joints and the propeller shaft support bearing.
Suspension
The suspension has a good lifespan, and the spare parts are inexpensive and widely available. Only the ball joints and front control arm bushings need replacement before reaching 100,000 km. Around 150,000-200,000 km, the springs and shock absorbers may need to be replaced. There are no major complaints about the brakes, except that the disc lifespan could be longer. There might be leaks in the steering rack at around 150,000 km, but the repair is inexpensive.
