Type 1,353cc, Inline-4 mild-hybrid turbo petrol 1,493cc, Inline-4 turbo diesel
Max torque 242Nm@1,500-3,200rpm 250Nm@1,500-2,750rpm
+ Interior space and practicality, ride comfort, turbo driveability
Max power 140PS@6,000rpm 115PS@4,000rpm
- Some top-line features missing, diesel low-end grunt
With every new Kia model that we’ve seen in India since the brand launched here in 2019, a fresh take on an existing segment has been a given. The Kia Carens seems to take this thought to a higher degree, positioned to offer attributes of both an MPV and an SUV in what has suddenly become quite a crowded space to play in.
The Carens is essentially the three-row derivative of the Seltos, meant to compete with three-row SUVs and to fill in as a choice for MPV buyers who so far haven’t had any options in this price range. A smart tactic, but how does it play out in the real world?
Styling and dimensions
The Kia Carens is the first of the brand’s cars in India to be designed around its newer, more organic design philosophy that first debuted globally with the EV6. The Carens is a distinctive looking car and will polarise opinion. Those looking to make a statement may not find much fodder from the sheer presence of the Carens, a bit surprising considering the Carens is 40mm longer, 10mm wider and 33mm taller than even the Alcazar. This is largely down to the MPV shape, optimized for interior space with its high roof, large glasshouse and generally flat panels.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة February 2022 من Overdrive.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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