Kia trademarks ‘Carens’ nameplate in India.
Now, the Carens nameplate is not an all-new one for Kia. In fact, Kia has been selling the Carens as an M P V in several markets abroad since the 2000s, and it is typically known for its people-moving credentials. Globally, the Carens measures about 4.5 meters in length and is available in a 7-seater configuration. The M P V is currently in its third generation in markets abroad. That said, Kia’s upcoming MPV for India will have nothing in common with the global-spec Carens. Both M P V’s may be using the same name, but the India-spec M P V will be sharing its underpinnings with the Seltos S U V.
Upcoming Kia M P V: what do we know so far? From spy photos seen so far, we can tell that the upcoming M P V looks quite similar to the Seltos from the front three-quarters, although it gets a much larger rear door and glasshouse. It will have a proper three-row M P V silhouette with an upright rear end and a longer wheelbase than the Seltos, to accommodate a third row of seats. Spy shots have also revealed details like Kia’s signature tiger nose grille, a pair of stylish L E D headlamps similar to the Sonet and 16-inch alloy wheels. While the Seltos measures 4,315 millimeters in length, the upcoming M P V will likely be about 4.5 meters long, similar to the global-spec Carens. In fact, there are talks that the M P V will have its wheelbase and length identical to that of the Hyundai Alcazar, which too measures 4.5 meters in length. This also means it will be slightly larger than the Ertiga, which measures 4,395 millimeters in length. Sources also tell us that the M P V will have a ‘usable’ third row, offering better legroom than most of its rivals.
Now, the Carens nameplate is not an all-new one for Kia. In fact, Kia has been selling the Carens as an M P V in several markets abroad since the 2000s, and it is typically known for its people-moving credentials. Globally, the Carens measures about 4.5 meters in length and is available in a 7-seater configuration. The M P V is currently in its third generation in markets abroad. That said, Kia’s upcoming MPV for India will have nothing in common with the global-spec Carens. Both M P V’s may be using the same name, but the India-spec M P V will be sharing its underpinnings with the Seltos S U V.
Upcoming Kia M P V: what do we know so far? From spy photos seen so far, we can tell that the upcoming M P V looks quite similar to the Seltos from the front three-quarters, although it gets a much larger rear door and glasshouse. It will have a proper three-row M P V silhouette with an upright rear end and a longer wheelbase than the Seltos, to accommodate a third row of seats. Spy shots have also revealed details like Kia’s signature tiger nose grille, a pair of stylish L E D headlamps similar to the Sonet and 16-inch alloy wheels. While the Seltos measures 4,315 millimeters in length, the upcoming M P V will likely be about 4.5 meters long, similar to the global-spec Carens. In fact, there are talks that the M P V will have its wheelbase and length identical to that of the Hyundai Alcazar, which too measures 4.5 meters in length. This also means it will be slightly larger than the Ertiga, which measures 4,395 millimeters in length. Sources also tell us that the M P V will have a ‘usable’ third row, offering better legroom than most of its rivals.
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