Kia India has released the official sketches of its upcoming Carens three-row family car that’s scheduled to debut on December 16th, 2021. The automaker says that the model “has been designed keeping in mind the evolved, unmet needs of modern Indian families who want to enjoy commuting together”. It’s claimed to offer “luxurious interiors, smart connectivity features, bold exteriors and generous space for all occupants including even the third row ones”. Read – 2022 Kia Niro Gets Bold Looks, 3 Powertrain Options
Sporting the brand’s new “Opposites United” design language, the Kia Carens carries the brand’s signature ‘Tiger Nose’ grille along with the LED headlamps and DRLs. The spy images reveal that the MPV will have black plastic claddings on the prominent wheel arches and door sills. The blacked out pillars, roof rails, bold shoulder lines and chromed window sills will enhance its side profile. The model will run on 5-spoke dual-tone alloy wheels.
The automaker has confirmed that its upcoming Kia Carens three-row car will have a 10.25-inch audio video navigation telematics (AVNT) placed at the center of the dashboard. The mid-spec variants are likely to come with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Its instrument cluster could be borrowed from the Hyundai Verna sedan. Reports suggest that the new Kia 6/7-seater car will be the first vehicle in its segment to offer 6 USB C-type charging ports for all three row passengers and access to the third row seats via an electric button.
Similar to the Seltos, the Carens will have Kia’s UVO connected car technology along with the cruise control, climate control, touch style controls for infotainment, over 50 internet connected smart features, leatherette upholstery and ambient lighting. The model is expected to be offered with 6 and 7-seats configurations.
Under the hood, the upcoming Kia Carens is likely to feature the 140bhp, 1.4L turbo petrol and 115bhp, 1.5L diesel engines. Both manual and automatic gearboxes are likely to be on offer. The new Kia 7-seater car is expected to be priced from Rs 15 lakh for the entry-level variant to Rs 20 lakh for the fully-loaded variant.
