With its eye-catching exterior, spacious interior, superior features, and wide price range from 619 – 859 million VND with 3 engine options, the Kia Carens offers customers an irresistible choice as a new addition to the midsize 7-seat SUV segment. What sets it apart is the advantage of being locally assembled.
Kia Carens is no stranger to the Vietnamese market. This model made its debut in 2007 and was known as the Kia Rondo from 2007 to 2016 when it was in the form of a compact MPV. On November 11, 2022, it returned to its original name as the Kia Carens but with a completely new SUV design.
Competing in a crowded segment, Kia Carens has to offer something special to secure its position. What are the strengths and factors that make customers choose this Korean representative over other options?
Youthful and modern design
In its fourth generation, Kia Carens boasts dimensions of 4,540 x 1,800 x 1,700 mm (length x width x height) and a wheelbase of 2,780 mm. These dimensions make it the largest and most spacious vehicle in its segment, providing a comfortable interior space for passengers.
In terms of exterior design, Kia Carens draws inspiration from its siblings such as the Sportage and especially the EV6 electric model. The iconic tiger nose grille has been updated with a more modern and simplified look.
Exterior equipment is also a focus for the Korean manufacturer. All versions of the 7-seat Kia Carens come with full LED front and rear lighting systems. The car’s chassis features synchronized 4-wheel disc brakes and 17-inch wheels.
What sets Kia Carens apart is its generous offering of 8 exterior paint color options. This gives it a significant advantage over competitors, particularly among young users who prefer a family car with a vibrant and distinct exterior.
Spacious interior, pleasing everyone
As mentioned earlier, Kia Carens boasts the largest overall dimensions and longest wheelbase in the 7-seat car segment. This translates to a spacious and comfortable seating experience in the third row, even for individuals taller than 1.8m. The car also offers ample storage space with the rear seats folded.
The second-row seats in the Kia Carens are equipped with foldable work desks and integrated storage bags behind the front seats, along with several convenient storage compartments.
In addition, all three rows of seats in the Carens have air vents and modern Type-C charging ports. These features highlight the advantages of Korean cars, which always prioritize user satisfaction and keep up with the latest technology.
The front seats in the Kia Carens are equipped with various features that match or even exceed those of its competitors. Highlights include a sleek and beautiful 10.25-inch center entertainment screen, which supports wireless connectivity with Apple/Android devices and features wireless charging. The car also boasts a Bose 8-speaker sound system and a 64-color interior ambient lighting system.
Kia Carens also offers tempting features that are hard to resist, such as automatic air conditioning for the front seats, a ceiling air conditioning system for rear passengers, a sunroof, cooling for the front two seats, a cooling cup holder for all rows, a smart key with remote start capability, and a sporty D-cut steering wheel.
Flexible performance
The version reviewed in this article is equipped with a 1.5L diesel engine, delivering 113 horsepower and a maximum torque of 250 Nm. It is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
For a more impressive acceleration experience, customers may opt for the 1.4L turbo engine version with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, which offers 138 horsepower and 242 Nm of torque, similar to the Kia Seltos.
[CAR REVIEW] Toyota Wigo: The Perfect Choice for Women
For female drivers, the 2023 Toyota Wigo embodies friendliness and suitability from its exterior to its smooth and flexible performance. It also offers outstanding safety features compared to other models in its segment.
Top 5 Family Cars Under 1 Billion Dong Worth Buying Now
Cars priced below one billion dong are often considered by many Vietnamese consumers when purchasing a family car, especially for young families with a decent average income.
[CAR REVIEW] Kia Carens: Practical Car with Reasonable Price
The Kia Carens is a new contender in the mid-size 7-seater SUV segment, offering customers an irresistible choice with its eye-catching exterior, spacious interior, outstanding features, and a wide price range ranging from 619 to 859 million VND with 3 engine options, along with the advantage of local assembly.
[Quick Review] Peugeot 408: Deserving the title of “Car of the Year”
Perhaps in the mainstream car segment, the Peugeot 408 deserves to be the most aesthetically pleasing newly launched model of the year.
