The design-led revolution that has completely transformed Kia’s image and driven the company towards year after year of record sales comes full circle with the arrival of the all-new, third-generation Carens seven-seat, multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).

MPVs exist to meet the varied needs of families rather than turn heads. The new Carens has been designed to do both. In customer clinics conducted in Europe, the new Carens came out ahead of its major European competitors for its all-round appearance. The new Carens is 20 mm shorter, 15 mm narrower and 45 mm lower than the model it replaces, which means that in size it sits somewhere between the five-seat and seven-seat models from competitors.

Yet thanks to a 50 mm increase in wheelbase and lower seat positions it more than matches them for space, with abundant head, leg and shoulder room in all three rows of seats, while delivering the additional benefits of increased luggage space and a lower loading lip.

The new Carens is available with a choice of two direct-injection engines – one petrol and one turbodiesel – which share the common characteristics of strong performance, outstanding fuel efficiency and excellent driveability and refinement.

Safety is paramount at Kia, especially in a model designed with family use in mind. With the arrival of the new model, several features previously unavailable in the Carens have been introduced, and as with every Kia, they are standard across the range.

All versions are protected by a seven-year, 150,000 km transferable warranty, Kia’s industry-leading demonstration of faith in the quality and reliability of its cars. All work is undertaken by trained technicians using genuine Kia parts and approved lubricants.

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