Kia has revealed the all new Kia Carens compact MPV with a modified cee’d platform and 5 and 7 seat options. Paris 2012 debut.
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The all-new Carens is a far more tempting proposition than the model it replaces, with pronounced slashes running across the front and rear doors, providing an athletic and less slab-sided look.
At the front, the model adopts Kia’s trademark ‘bow-tie’ grille, while upswept headlights, similar to those featured on the C’eed small family car. At the rear, smart LED taillights are a welcome addition, lending the Carens an upmarket look.
Inside, the car will feature high-quality materials including rubberised controls for the heating and ventilation and a textured dash; gloss-black trim will feature prominently on the centre console. Top models are likely to benefit from a host of high-tech equipment including self-levelling xenon headlights, lane departure warning system and satellite navigation with European mapping.
Under the skin, the third-generation Carens sits on a modified version of the C’eed platform, meaning that buyers can expect sharper driving dynamics than the outgoing model. The Carens is expected to share the same engine line-up of the C’eed too, meaning a choice of 1.4 and 1.6-litre petrol and diesel engines.
Expect to see the Carens in showrooms from March 2013, with a £16,500 price tag.
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