The latest third-generation Kia Carens MPV, which debuted at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, is getting a little long in the tooth now – so a facelifted version will be introduced at the 2016 version of the same show.
Not much to distinguish new from old on the outside, apart from a more aggressive front bumper design, new front fog lights and a new grille – the latter gets a thicker chrome border that now meets the headlights (à la Sorento). The rear also sees the addition of a redesigned rear bumper and new combination tail lights. Three new 16-, 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels and a new Mysterious Blue colour choice complete the revamp.
Inside, there are new seat upholstery options (including a knit cloth pattern and diamond-woven leather), metallic and gloss black accents and – unusual for a family-friendly seven-seat MPV – faux carbon fibre trim. Tech-wise, Kia has added new infotainment systems with 7.0- or 8.0-inch touchscreens, incorporating navigation, Kia Connected Services, a reverse camera and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.
Mechanically, the Carens remains unchanged, but new for 2017 is an Eco Pack for the 114 hp 1.7 litre CRDi diesel, adding Idle Stop/Go (ISG), Michelin low rolling resistance tyres and revised gear ratios. As such, the MPV is now capable of producing carbon dioxide emissions as low as 109 grammes per kilometre on the European NEDC cycle, with the six-speed manual transmission.
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Nice. Too bad not in MY. Wonder why. Later found out that Nasim the Naza Kia sister already bring in Pijot 3008 and 5008 here. Afraid Carens will kill the market entirely. MY pipu lose again. Facepalm.
Honda Stream > all
What ever KIA model come & go, KIA still have bad RV in the used car market. KIA loss at all..
Buy Toyota Avanza better! Good RV!
You buy car to resell or you buy car to use for yourself?
Belum beli dah nak jual. What the ….
Naza should relaunch Citra here. Sienta??
This is more a wagon than MPV, like livina (no grand at all)
Im i the only one seeing the resemblance to the bmw 2 series gran tourer??
Bt gotta say the interior looks very classy….
thats one really nbad photoshop
My singapore friend got one..value to buy..
inb4 Sammy says SG pipu dun care about RV, they care about surviving intact from an eksiden
Nice..but do this carens come to Malaysia?