Kia India has officially released the design sketches of the new Kia Carens, giving a preview of its upcoming three-row vehicle. Slated to make its global debut in India on December 16, 2021, the new vehicle is expected to be an MPV, and take on the likes of the Toyota Innova Crysta, MG Hector Plus, and Hyundai Alcazar among others. Now, the name itself is not new. Kia used to sell a compact MPV named Carens in Korea between 1999 and 2018, however, globally it was more popularly known as Kia Rondo. With this new-generation model, Kia aims to revive the name again, and India will be the first market to get it.
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Commenting on the Kia Carens design, Karim Habib, Senior Vice President and Head of Kia Design Centre, said, "The Kia Carens perfectly embodies our latest design philosophy, 'Opposites United', and it successfully combines sportiness with a sophisticated personality and style with unique aesthetics. The Kia Carens is a true reflection on what today's customers want from their three-row vehicles."
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The Kia Carens gets sporty alloy wheels, roof rails, and sharp-looking wraparound LED taillamps connected by what looks like an LED strip
Kia India is calling the new Carens a new class of recreational vehicle, and the company says it's built on the design philosophy - 'Opposites United'. In fact, Kia is targeting it towards modern Indian families, so, you'll see that the vehicle appears to have a long footprint, it's tall and has a near-straight roofline, all of which hint at a spacious cabin. As it's based on the Seltos platform, the exterior gets an aggressive treatment with a split lighting setup, signature LED DRLs, sleek LED headlamps, and a muscular bumper with large air intakes. The vehicle also gets sporty alloy wheels, bold character lines and roof rails. The rear section gets sharp-looking wraparound LED taillamps connected by what looks like an LED strip, sculpted tailgate and an aggressive rear bumper.
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The Kia Carens comes with a 10.25-inch Audio Video Navigation Telematics (AVNT), multi-functional steering wheel and automatic transmission
As for the cabin, the design sketch reveals a minimalist design for the dashboard with very few buttons and horizontal air-convents. We also get to see a three-spoke multi-functional steering wheel, along with what appears to be a wireless charging pad below the dashboard and a shifter lever for automatic transmission. The cabin also comes with several glossy styling inserts, along with chrome garnish on the doors, and a 10.25-inch Audio Video Navigation Telematics (AVNT) positioned on the dashboard.
