Kia Carens

What is the Kia Carens?

The Carens is a compact MPV with a taller, more flexible cabin than a conventional hatchback. Kia presented the third-generation model as a family car with up to seven seats. It focused on carrying passengers and luggage in a compact footprint.

The Carens carried that practical role through several generations. It was sold in the UK from 2000 to 2018, while EU registrations span 2010 to 2019.

Carens generations

The first generation (FC) ran from 2000 to 2002, followed by the second (FJ) from 2002 to 2006. The third generation (UN) covered 2006 to 2013, and the fourth (RP) followed from 2013 to 2018 in Europe and the UK.

The third-generation Carens had compact MPV proportions. The fourth kept the family-car role with a more streamlined look. Across its generations, the model offered a practical cabin and, in some versions, extra seating.

Engines and power

In the EU, the Carens had engines from 1.6 L to 2.0 L, with petrol, diesel, LPG and other fuel types. Power ranged from 85 kW (116 PS) to 182 kW (247 PS). UK figures cover 1.6 L to 2.0 L petrol and diesel models, rated from 85 kW (116 PS) to 104 kW (141 PS). French figures list petrol and diesel versions from 85 kW (116 PS) to 100 kW (136 PS).

Fuel consumption and registrations

The lowest listed UK consumption is 4.2 L/100 km on the NEDC test. The French low is 4.7 L/100 km, also on NEDC. These are official test results; everyday consumption varies. EU registrations total 241,949 from 2010 to 2019. Among the leading configurations were 1.7 L diesels rated at 85 kW (116 PS) in 2015 and 104 kW (141 PS) in 2016.

The UK and French consumption figures use the NEDC procedure.