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Kia unveils Carens MPV. Image by Kia.

Kia unveils Carens MPV
Watch out C-MAX, the Kia Carens is coming.
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2013-10-01: Satnav for Kia Carens
2013-03-14: First drive: Kia Carens

What's the news?

Kia looks set to take the fight to the class leading Ford C-MAX with the third generation Carens MPV. Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show the new car is available in five- or seven-seat variations and features a range of efficient engines.

Exterior

Overall the new Carens is smaller than its predecessor, yet thanks to a longer wheelbase it boasts more interior space. A more 'cab-forward' design, with the A-pillars directly over the front wheels, ensures greater space for occupants. The overall height of 1,610 mm is one of the lowest in class and identical to that of the Kia Soul. Styling wise the Carens sports the 'Tiger Mouth' family face with headlights that sweep back to meet the A-pillar.

Interior

The new Carens will be available with either five or seven seats though we expect the latter to account for the bulk of the sales; if you want a practical five-seat Kia get the cee'd SW instead. With five individual seats and a 50/50 split for the third row bench the Carens appears to be versatile. Depending on the model air conditioning or automatic climate control will be standard, heated seats for both front and second row will be available as an option and top spec cars will get ventilated front seats with powered cushion extensions and lumbar support. Buyers can also choose a heated steering wheel and a 4.2-inch TFT LCD screen.

A wide-angle mirror mounted in the overhead console allows parents to keep an eye on children in the rear rows as they stuff crisps and lollipops into the multitude of storage compartments dotted around the cabin.

Mechanicals

The Carens will be offered with a four-engine line-up consisting of two diesels and two petrol units. The 1.7-litre diesel will be available in two outputs - 115- or 135hp with emissions as low as 118g/km thanks in part to standard stop-start. The 1.6-litre petrol engine is borrowed from the cee'd hatchback and delivers 135hp while the 2.0-litre unit offers 174hp and 211Nm of torque.

Six-speed manual gearboxes are standard across the range; though higher powered petrol and diesel models are available with a six-speed automatic. Designed and manufactured by Kia this automatic transmission has a manual 'sport' mode with optional paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

Anything else?

Some of the technical highlights of the Carens include a Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) - which uses a video camera to monitor the car's position in relation to lane markings and triggers a warning in case of unintended lane changes at speeds above 37 mph - and a Parallel Park Assist System (PPAS) that measures parking gaps and steers the car into them using ultrasonic sensors and an on-board computer.



Paul Healy - 27 Sep 2012

Earlier articles featuring 2013 Kia Carens

2012-09-19: Kia to showcase new Carens
2012-07-26: Kia Carens teased
2012-07-25: Gallery: All-new Kia Carens MPV


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