The new Kia Carens has been revealed at the Madrid International Motor Show with all new styling, a range of new engines – including a common rail turbo diesel and a choice of five or six seat versions.

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The exterior of the Carens has been restyled, including a new trapezoidal radiator grille that provides a clear design link with its larger sibling, the Kia Carnival.


“The New Carens features a full range of new and updated features that make it a very competitive vehicle in its class,” says Mark Juhn, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Kia Motors Corporation.


“The Carens is a key asset in Kia’s model strategy, bringing consumers a full-featured vehicle, manufactured to world-class standards and maintaining Kia’s commitment to exceptional value. We are confident that the New Carens will be a highly successful addition to the Kia stable.”

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