2021 Kia Carens 7-Seater RV’s Global Unveil Highlights: The all-new Kia Carens has made its global debut in India today. The Carens is Kia’s fourth vehicle in the country (the first three being Seltos, Carnival, and Sonet). This South Korean carmaker calls it an RV (Recreational Vehicle) and it boasts the ruggedness of an SUV and the practicality of an MPV. The new Kia Carens is the first car to feature the company’s new design language, better known as ‘Opposites United’. That being said, the Carens does look considerably different compared to the rest of the Kia models on sale in the country.
In terms of features, the all-new Carens will get a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with connected car tech, an all-digital instrument cluster, ventilated seats, etc. Moreover, it will be offered with a host of safety features, including six airbags as standard. It will be offered as in the six and seven-seater layouts and powering it will be the same set of petrol and diesel engine options that we get to see on the Kia Seltos. The all-new Kia Carens will be launched in India early next year and upon launch, it will rival the likes of Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700, etc.
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The all-new Kia Carens makes its world premiere in India. Here's your first look at it. The Carens will be launched in India in the first quarter of 2022.
Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, Vice President & Head of Sales and Marketing, Kia India, takes the stage to share insights about Kia's India business and the upcoming Kia Carens.
The all-new Kia Carens is claimed to have the longest wheelbase in its segment to offer good space to passengers inside the cabin.
According to Kia, the name ‘Carens’ is “based on the concept of ’Car + Renaissance’, which signifies the beginning of a new era of cars.” Kia aims to target modern Indian families with its new ‘Recreational Vehicle'.
The new Kia Carens gets a completely new dashboard, unlike other Kia cars on sale in India. It sports thoughtful details and a ton of features.
The Kia Carens is the first car from Kia in India to be based on the company’s new design philosophy ‘Opposites United’.
Tae Jin Park, Managing Director & CEO, Kia India, reveals that the Kia Carens will be one of the safest cars in India. Moreover, it will get six airbags as standard across all the variants.
The new Kia Carens will be a three-row multi-purpose vehicle with an SUV-like stance. With Carens, Kia aims to revolutionize the market by creating a new segment of its own.
Tae Jin Park, Managing Director & CEO, Kia India, has announced that more than 3.5 lakh Kia cars have been sold in India in just a little over 2 years, and they will soon cross the 4 lakh sales mark too.
Tae Jin Park, Managing Director & CEO, Kia India, takes the stage to share insights about the upcoming Kia Carens.
Mr. Ho Sung Song, President and CEO, Kia Corporation, has announced that the line-up of Kia in all the global markets will be only EVs by 2045.
Mr. Ho Sung Song, President and CEO, Kia Corporation, virtually kickstarts the global debut of the Kia Carens all the way from South Korea.
The time has come. The stage is set. Just 10 minutes to go for the world premiere of the all-new Kia Carens. The vehicle will be an important one for Kia in India as it will operate in a highly competitive and lucrative segment. Sit back and enjoy the proceedings!
The upcoming Kia Carens is expected to be offered in six/seven-seater configurations and given the decent demand for people movers in India, the company is expected to throw everything into it while still trying to price it sensibly. Speaking of which, what's your price expectations for the Kia Carens when it gets launched in Q1 2022? We would love to know!
Once unveiled, the three-row Kia Carens is expected to be launched in India early next year at a starting price of close to Rs 15 lakh. Upon arrival, the Kia Carens will rub shoulders against the likes of other three-row SUVs in the segment which include the Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, and Mahindra XUV700.
The upcoming Kia Carens is expected to get a plethora of safety features. In order to be precise, this three-row vehicle shall get multiple airbags along with ABS & EBD, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitor, and also, electronic stability control.
The upcoming Carens will debut Kia’s new ‘Opposites United’ design language here in India. Now what that brings here is a sleeker ‘Tiger Nose’ face, flanked by sleek LED headlamps. In addition, the Carens will get body cladding all around for a more rugged look. At the rear, the Carens is expected to get connected LED tail lamps as well.
The all-new Kia Carens will be shown to the world for the first time today and it is expected to be launched here within this financial year itself. The Carens will be a Made-In-India vehicle and will also be exported to other countries. More details soon, so stay tuned!
The upcoming Kia Carens is expected to get 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine options that are already on offer with the Seltos. Power, torque and even the gearbox options are expected to be the same as the Seltos. The carmaker might also offer the 1.4-litre turbo petrol motor paired with a 7-speed DCT.
In terms of some noteworthy bits, the Kia Carens would get multiple AC vents, soft-touch materials for all three rows and also, USB ports in plenty. In addition, the second row could also get wireless charging provision. Stay tuned to get all the details that will be revealed in a few minutes from now.
The soon-to-be-unveiled Kia Carens will be the fourth model to be launched in India by the manufacturer with the first three being the Seltos, Carnival and the Sonet. Will it be worth the wait? We will find that out very soon.
Good morning ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the LIVE blog of Kia Carens. The South Korean carmaker is all set to reveal its much-awaited Recreational Vehicle (RV, as the company likes to call it) here in India. Follow all the updates in this LIVE blog if you don't want to miss any action.