Kia Karens - kompaktven from the Korean manufacturer

Debuted by Kia Karens in 1999 in Germany. Such an unusual name is explained by the combination of the words "car" and "renaissance". Karens can be attributed to a variety of cars, which are an intermediate link between a full minivan and a car of a golf class. This is an excellent option in the segment of family cars, practical and convenient for comfortable travel and transportation of small loads.

Prototype for Kia Karens was served by his brother Shuma from all the same Kia. In the legacy, Karens received a gasoline engine (110 hp, 1.8 L) and a five-speed transmission.

Sales of Karens in Europe began more than 10 years ago, at the same time an updated version of the second generation car was presented. The novelty has received significant changes in the design of headlights, hood, trunk, tail lights and roof. Changed and the size of the car - Kia Karens second generation was slightly smaller than its predecessor. As for the interior, the Korean manufacturer modernized the dashboard and steering wheel, the quality of the finishing materials was improved. The basic equipment was supplemented by air conditioning, ABS and EBD. The configuration of the SE also received side airbags, climate control, rain sensors and other electronic chips. Original and more stylish interior of the new interior turned out, and the beige shade visually expanded the interior. The speedometer received additional digitization in miles, there were many useful shelves, pockets, cup holders and other small things. In general, the Salon Karens can be described as practical and convenient. The exception is only the third row of seats, on which, frankly speaking, a bit cramped. Karens second was produced with a 106-horsepower engine (1.6 L) and a 1.8 L engine with a capacity of 110 or 126 hp. There was also a turbodiesel for 112 hp. Later, the Korean manufacturer will give preference to a new 2-liter engine (139 hp).

The third generation of Kia Karens was released in 2006. This time the dimensions of the car have increased, the wheelbase has grown by 13 cm. The car has become much more comfortable and spacious, new design solutions and technical capabilities have given the elegance to the exterior and stylistic freshness of the interior. The rear seats are still folding, allowing the Carens to turn into a full wagon. The salon is also full of many useful devices in the form of 12-volt sockets, pockets for plastic bottles and others. The third generation of Karens became not only more, but also much more powerful than its predecessor. The choice is offered two-liter petrol (144 hp) and diesel (140 hp) engines, which fully meet the requirements for environmental standards. This time the car is sold abroad (with the name Rondo). Special attention is paid to the security issue of Kia Karens. The characteristics of the car indicate the presence of front and side airbags, active front head restraints, protective curtains, modern seat belts. The system of disc front and rear brakes is also improved. The full testimony to the safety of Kia Karens reviews critics and numerous crash tests.

In 2013, the launch of the new, fourth generation Carens. The car was already presented to the public at the Paris Motor Show last year.