Kia Corporation has unveiled the Carens during a world premiere event in India. The Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) is another made-in-India global product from Kia.

The Kia Carens is a comfortable and spacious three-row seater with the longest wheelbase in its class. The car comes with a first in India Hi-Secure Safety Package as standard across all trims, which includes six airbags, making it one of the safest vehicles in India. The Kia Carens is also a connected car that comes with many class-leading features, setting new benchmarks in the industry.

“With its bold design, high-tech features, and industry-leading safety systems, the Kia Carens is set to create a completely new segment and industry benchmark for family vehicles,” said Ho Sung Song, President and CEO at Kia Corporation. “Kia is especially honoured to launch Carens in India, where new ideas and innovations are taking shape. We are confident that the Kia Carens will deliver meaningful experiences to modern families both in their daily and leisure life.”

Tae-Jin Park, Managing Director and CEO, Kia India, said, “India is diverse, and the people here have different preferences. I believe this is the most exciting insight we tried to unlock while developing the Carens. It’s safe, feature-rich has artistry in its design, and is comfortable and classy; it packs everything a modern Indian family would want in their vehicle. The Carens, in all aspects, is another true customer-centric offering from Kia. The vehicle is all set to revolutionize and redefine family commuting, it is another game-changing product dedicated to our discerning Indian customers.”

The Carens’ dynamic and bold stance gives it an SUV-like road presence while incorporating versatility in its interior design. The exterior of the Kia Carens embodies the company’s latest design philosophy – ‘Opposites United.’ The Carens will be offered in petrol and diesel powertrains combined with multiple transmission options, including the 7DCT and 6MT/AT. The petrol engine options will include a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated unit that produces 115hp and 144Nm, and a 1.4-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged unit that makes 140hp and 242Nm. On the other hand, the diesel engine will be a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder unit that develops 115hp and 250Nm.

The car also comes equipped with a plethora of practical and connectivity features like the next-generation Kia Connect app, flexible seating options and features such as the Sliding Type Seat Under Tray, Retractable Seatback Table, the rear door spot lamp and the bottle and gadget holder in the third row.

The Kia Carens is loaded with multiple class-leading features, which gives it an edge over existing family movers in India. This includes a 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 speakers, Cabin Surround 64 colour Ambient Mood Lighting, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection,  Hi-Secure Safety Standard Package – (6 Airbags, ESC, VSM, HAC, DBC, ABS, BAS, All-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard across all trims), Ventilated Front Seats, Multi Drive Modes (Sport/Eco/Normal) linked with Ambient Mood Lighting, 2nd Row Seat “One Touch Easy Electric Tumble”, SkyLight Sunroof and Large Cabin Space led by Longest Wheelbase in the class.

The Kia Carens will be available in India as well as selected markets starting from the first quarter of 2022.