The updated MPV will be introduced on May 8 in India
Kia will continue to offer the existing version along with the facelifted Carens followingthe latter’s launch
The updated Carens is expected to have a different name or a new suffix to set it apartfrom the existing model
It is expected to get new design touches, possibly a more SUV-inspired styling, giving itmore character
Previous spy shots have hinted at a fresh set of LED lighting, new alloy wheels, and tweaked bumpers
Kia is expected to offer it with a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, and Level-2ADAS
Likely to get the same set of 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines as thecurrent-spec Carens. All engines are expected to come with both manual and automatictransmission options.
A few spy shots have also indicated that Kia is working on an all-electric version of theCarens MPV.