Vehicle details
Like the previous model, Kia's all-new Carens compact MPV promises practicality and space, but this time it has a modicum of style. It's not radical, but the more modern design replaces the rather humdrum outgoing model which traded on value and fitness for purpose. New from the ground up, the '13-on Carens is an affordable people carrier with a long wheelbase affording passengers plenty of leg- and headroom as well as a sizeable load area. Interior improvements Interior quality on the previous model wasn't particularly awe-inspiring but this third-generation Carens is an absolute improvement. Better materials, soft-touch plastics and a swisher cabin design make the Carens more desirable and when you factor in Kia's seven-year warranty and seven-seats fitted as standard it becomes a sensible proposition for families. The seven seat arrangement involves three rows of seats. The second row comprises three ISOFIX-compatible seats, all of which are mounted on individual runners and adjust independently. Behind them, there are a further two seats integrated into the boot floor in a 50:50 split.
Vehicle features
- 10 way electrically adjustable driver's seat with lumbar adjustment
- 12V socket in luggage compartment
- 17" alloy wheels
- 2nd and 3rd row cupholders
- 3 point seatbelts on all seats
- 50/50 split/folding 3rd row of seats
- 6 speakers
- 7" touch screen sat nav with TMC
- ABS/EBD
- Ambient lighting
- Anti theft alarm system
- Apple car play/Android Auto
- Assist grips
- Automatic defog system
- Automatic headlights
- Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- Bluetooth connectivity with voice control
- Body coloured bumpers
- Body coloured door mirrors
- Brake assist function
- Centre console cupholder
- Centre console storage box
- Centre console with armrest
- Centre room lamp
- Chrome door handles
- Chrome grille surround with black high gloss mesh
- Chrome trim on tailgate
- Cooled glovebox
- Cornering light
- Cruise control + speed limiter
- Curtain airbags
- DAB Radio with MP3
- Deadlocks
- Door armrest in leather
- Driver/passenger sunvisors and illuminated vanity mirrors
- Dual front airbags