The KIA CARENS at a glance
- Price from* £12532
- CO2 emissions from 159g/km
- MPG up to 54.3
- Insurance group from 9
- *Price PLUS 1st Reg Fee & Road Fund Licence
The New Kia Carens may be the cheapest MPV on the market, but it's better looking and much bigger than many of its more expensive rivals.
Anything but bargain basement, the current Carens has enough technology, enhancements and styling to compete with the biggest badges in the fierce mini-MPV sector. Don't look at it as a purchase driven by price; the Carens punches well above its weight.
It's available in both a five and seven seat variant, and both offer oodles of space for passengers and cargo. Kia has developed a shallow petrol tank to drop the floor height in the back, so there's much more head and legroom, even for rearmost passengers. New Kia styling features add to the Carens sleek feel. The raked windscreen, chrome grille and optional fog lamps are a stylish new addition, while the macho silhouette and black railings give it a cool utilitarian edge. Much more than just a pretty face, the Carens is also well equipped to keep out of trouble, with anti lock brakes and electronic brakeforce distribution fitted as standard.
Petrol-wise there's a 2.0litre Theta 142bhp unit mated to a five speed manual gearbox. Kia's revamped four cylinder 138bhp 2.0 CRDi diesel engine completes the line up. It's fitted with a particulate filter as standard, making it cleaner and more efficient, returning around 45mpg on a combined cycle.
Every New Kia Carens is equipped with front, side and curtain airbags and stability control as standard. Alloy wheels, front and rear electric windows and air conditioning are fitted to all five door entry level S models. Central locking kicks in at next level GS trim and range topping LS cars include climate control, parking sensors, automatic lights and electric sunroof.
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