The Korean carmaker Kia Motors unveiled its fourth product in the country back on December 16, 2021. As per the brand, the all-new Kia Carens MPV has been specially designed for modern Indian families. This new MPV has been a much-anticipated product that has generated great interest from folks just like Kia’s other three offerings. To add to the excitement of people, Kia has revealed that they will be launching the Carens in India in February 2022. In terms of pricing, the upcoming car is expected to get a starting ex-showroom price tag of around Rs 15 lakhs.
This forthcoming car features the Korean brand’s “Opposites United” design language, which seems to be heavily inspired by the premium international-spec Kia SUVs. Built on Kia’s sophisticated technology, the new Carens has a bold front fascia with the brand’s signature Tiger Face design. The new MPV gets LED headlights with LED DRLs, which are divided by a small grille and chrome trim, while the rear air intake also comes with ample chrome embellishment. On the side profile, it sports thick cladding for the wheel arcades.
Furthermore, Kia has used chrome to a great extent on the window line and doorknobs. The Kia Carens, which rides on dual-tone alloy wheels, also gets roof rails and a sharp front end design. It gets LED taillamps, a roof spoiler with a third brake light, a sizeable windscreen with a wiper, and a thick lining of chrome on the bumper. On the inside, this 2022 model MPV comes equipped with a digital instrument console, an 8-speaker BOSE sound system, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, puddle lamps for the rear doors, and an electric sunroof, to mention a few.
Other notable features include paddle shifters, connected car technology, 5-USB Type-C ports, under-seat trays, pop-out cup holders and more. Though the brand has not revealed the powertrain, it has also indicated that the upcoming MPV will have a turbocharged petrol engine coupled with a 7-speed DCT and a diesel engine with automatic transmission.