Kia is among the world’s largest automakers. The company has started to increase its sales with its recent attack. The exterior design and interior design of the company’s new SUV models were loved by the users.
Kia continues its recent attack without slowing down. The company had launched the make-up version of Sportage, one of its popular models, in the past months. Now Kia has introduced the 4th generation of Kia Carens in India.
2022 Kia Carens design and features
Today, the 4th generation of Kia Carens was introduced in India. The car was first introduced as a minivan in 1999. However, with the 4th generation, the vehicle changed form and appeared as an SUV. The 4th generation of the vehicle uses the same platform as Kia Seltos. Compared to the previous generation of the vehicle, there have been many changes both in the exterior design and the interior.
If we look at the exterior design, we can say that the vehicle has the design lines we are used to from the new Kia models. The front of the vehicle has headlights similar to those used in the new Kia Sportage. Apart from that, the front of the vehicle is located on the grille found in the new Kia models. At the back of the vehicle, a design similar to Kia Sportage welcomes us.
Kia Carens; It offers a length of 4540 millimeters, a width of 1800 mm and a height of 1700 mm. The wheelbase of the vehicle is announced as 2780 mm. This value is the largest value in the vehicle’s segment. In this way, the vehicle is much larger than the previous generation. In addition, thanks to the extended wheelbase, the interior of the vehicle is more spacious and wider than the previous generation.
Many changes have been made in the interior of the vehicle as well as in the exterior. The interior of the vehicle has a digital instrument cluster and a multimedia screen. This multimedia screen has a size of 10.25 inches. The vehicle has achieved modernity thanks to these technologies. In addition, physical buttons are included for users who love physical buttons in the vehicle.
The vehicle has 64-color ambient lighting and cooled front seats. Another nice feature is the sound system. The vehicle has an 8-speaker BOSE sound system. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with safety equipment such as Hill Assist Control and Brake Assist System, which we are accustomed to from other Kia models.
Engine options and price
Kia Carens 2022 will hit the market with engines that were in Kia Seltos. One of the engine options is the 1.5-liter gasoline engine that can produce 115 hp and 144 Nm of torque. Another petrol option is the 1.4-liter engine that produces 140 hp and 242 Nm of torque. Finally, there is a 1.5-liter diesel engine in the vehicle that can produce 115 hp and 250 Nm of torque. While gasoline engines can be purchased with a 6-speed manual and 7-speed automatic transmission, the diesel engine can be purchased with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The price of the vehicle is not yet clear. The vehicle is expected to go on sale in India and other markets from Q1 of 2022. So, what are your thoughts? How do you think Kia Carens turned out? Do not forget to leave your comments and opinions below.