What is the Kia Clarus?
The Kia Clarus was a mid-size family car, sold in some markets as the Credos. It offered a spacious cabin and came as a saloon, with an estate version also available in some markets. It was part of Kia’s passenger-car range before the brand’s later shift towards SUVs and electric models.
Generation and engines
The first generation, identified by the codes K9A and GC, is listed for 2000–2001 in the United Kingdom and Europe. UK VCA figures cover four petrol versions, with engines ranging from 1.8 to 2.0 litres.
Fuel consumption and markets
The lowest official consumption figure for the UK versions is 9.3 L/100 km on the NEDC test. European test procedures have changed over time, so NEDC results are not directly comparable with figures measured under today’s WLTP procedure.
Questions and answers
Was the Kia Clarus a saloon or an estate?
It was offered as a saloon, and an estate version was also sold in some markets.
What engines were listed for the UK Clarus?
The UK versions had petrol engines ranging from 1.8 to 2.0 litres.
What is the Clarus’s lowest official fuel consumption figure?
The lowest listed figure is 9.3 L/100 km on the NEDC test.