2012 Paris Kia Carens Shows Off New Platform, Pro_Cee’d Brightens Things Up Kia unveiled the new Carens compact MPV this week, and although it’s been completely redesigned, it looks similar to something we’ve seen before. Kia sold the Carens in the U.S. as the Rondo from 2007 to 2010, but the car never caught on in the U.S. More popular in Europe, the third-gen Carens premiered alongside the new Pro_cee’d hatchback.
2012 Paris Kia Carens Shows Off New Platform, Pro_Cee’d Brightens Things Up
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| 2012 Paris Kia Carens Shows Off New Platform, Pro_Cee’d Brightens Things Up |
2012 Paris Kia Carens Shows Off New Platform, Pro_Cee’d Brightens Things Up
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| 2012 Paris Kia Carens Shows Off New Platform, Pro_Cee’d Brightens Things Up |
2012 Paris Kia Carens Shows Off New Platform, Pro_Cee’d Brightens Things Up
Kia Carens rear three quarters 300x187 imageThe Carens is built on a new platform, which is reportedly the one that debuted under the new C’eed hatchback earlier this year. Its styling appears to be influenced by the Optima, with sleek, swept-back headlights that flank the familiar Kia grille. Kia says the roofline is lower compared to the previous generation, and that the wheels on the new Carens are larger. The interior also gets an upgrade with piano-black trim, bright gauges, and newly available technology like Bluetooth and navigation. The seven seats stay in place, and powertrain specifics have not yet been released. Although it hasn’t been confirmed, the Carens could replace the slightly larger Sedona minivan in Europe.
That’s not all: the Pro-cee’d hatchback brightened up the stand in a bright orange color. It now looks like the rest of the family, with the same dramatic styling on the four-door hatchback and wagon on which it’s based.
The Carens and Pro_cee’d will go on sale in the U.K. early spring 2013. As for the U.S. market, the new Carens could hint at a new Rondo.
For all the latest news, photos, videos, and much more direct from the 2012 Paris Motor Show floor, head to our 2012 Paris show coverage page here.
Source: Kia
That’s not all: the Pro-cee’d hatchback brightened up the stand in a bright orange color. It now looks like the rest of the family, with the same dramatic styling on the four-door hatchback and wagon on which it’s based.
The Carens and Pro_cee’d will go on sale in the U.K. early spring 2013. As for the U.S. market, the new Carens could hint at a new Rondo.
For all the latest news, photos, videos, and much more direct from the 2012 Paris Motor Show floor, head to our 2012 Paris show coverage page here.
Source: Kia
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