Kia Carens Production Starts, 1st Unit Rolls Out Ahead of Launch

Kia India has begun production of the Carens, the company's upcoming MPV. The first unit of the Kia Carens has rolled out of the Korean automaker's Anantapur production plant in Andhra Pradesh. The Kia Carens MPV will be the Korean automaker's fourth model in the Indian market and is most likely going to launch this month, although the precise date is not available yet. This made-in-India MPV will be exported to other countries as well.

Speaking at the first car roll-out ceremony, Tae-Jin Park, Managing Director and CEO at Kia India, stated that with the Kia Carens, they bring to the table a whole new set of value propositions aligned with the needs of the new-age customer. They are ecstatic to embark on this new adventure.

This forthcoming car features the Korean brand’s “Opposites United” design language, which seems to be heavily inspired by the premium international-spec Kia SUVs. Built on Kia’s sophisticated technology, the new Carens has a bold front fascia with the brand’s signature Tiger Face design. The new MPV gets LED headlights with LED DRLs, which are divided by a small grille and chrome trim, while the rear air intake also comes with ample chrome embellishment. On the side profile, it sports thick cladding for the wheel arcades.

Furthermore, Kia has used chrome to a great extent on the window line and doorknobs. The Kia Carens, which rides on dual-tone alloy wheels, also gets roof rails and a sharp front end design. It gets LED taillamps, a roof spoiler with a third brake light, a sizeable windscreen with a wiper, and a thick lining of chrome on the bumper. On the inside, this 2022 model MPV comes equipped with a digital instrument console, an 8-speaker BOSE sound system, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, puddle lamps for the rear doors, and an electric sunroof, to mention a few.

Other notable features include paddle shifters, connected car technology, 5-USB Type-C ports, under-seat trays, pop-out cup holders and more. Though the brand has not revealed the powertrain, it has also indicated that the upcoming MPV will have a turbocharged petrol engine coupled with a 7-speed DCT and a diesel engine with automatic transmission.