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2013 Kia Carens live in Paris
The all-new 2013 KIA Carens was revealed today on the 2012 Paris Auto Show floor, one of the most competitive market segments in Europe. The new KIA Carens compact MPV is much more stylish than its predecessor and it replaces the outgoing KIA Rondo.
Looking significantly improved, the 2013 KIA Carens gets a new prominent grille, LED-infused headlights and a sloping roof line. Overall the KIA Carens is a smaller vehicle, a longer wheelbase and larger wheels, the cab-forward design ensures generous interior space.
In Europe, the 2013 Kia Carens is equipped three different engines. Starting with a 1.6-liter that makes 135 hp and 165 Nm (122 lb-ft) of torque. The 2.0-liter unit produces 177 hp and 211 Nm (156 lb-ft) of torque. Finally a diesel option that makes 115 hp which has outputs of 115 PS (85 kW) and 260 Nm (156 lb-ft) of torque.
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2013 KIA Carnes revival of the Rondo MPV
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The third generation of the 2013 KIA Carens possibly a revival of the Rondo MPV. It has a low roofline and a long wheelbase, giving it an athletic stance that is not common in Europe's minivan segment.
The 2013 KIA Carens will be available as a five-seater and a seven-seater thanks to its long wheelbase. The vehicle is completely new from the ground up. Inside, the new Carens' interior is lightyear ahead providing stylish and spacious practicality. It features a wide touch-screen to control the infotainment system; a conventional floor-mounted shifter; a digital instrument cluster.
“The new Carens builds on the family-friendly versatility and functionality of its predecessor, and features more athletic and visually dynamic design,” said Hyoung-Keun Lee, Vice Chairman and CEO of KIA.
Engine offerings for the 2013 KIA Carnes include a 1.7-liter turbodiesel unit rated at 115 hp and 188 pound-feet of torque, and a 2.0-liter turbo four with 136 hp and 236 pound-feet of torque on tap. A manual transmission will send power to the front wheels and able to opt for a dual-clutch automatic.
After greeting the public for the first time at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, the 2013 KIA Carens will go on sale across Europe next spring. Auto reviews update the story as soon as we have any confirmation of a US launch for the new 2013 KIA Rondo.
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2013 Kia Carens to debut in Paris[/caption]The third generation of the 2013 KIA Carens possibly a revival of the Rondo MPV. It has a low roofline and a long wheelbase, giving it an athletic stance that is not common in Europe's minivan segment.
The 2013 KIA Carens will be available as a five-seater and a seven-seater thanks to its long wheelbase. The vehicle is completely new from the ground up. Inside, the new Carens' interior is lightyear ahead providing stylish and spacious practicality. It features a wide touch-screen to control the infotainment system; a conventional floor-mounted shifter; a digital instrument cluster.
“The new Carens builds on the family-friendly versatility and functionality of its predecessor, and features more athletic and visually dynamic design,” said Hyoung-Keun Lee, Vice Chairman and CEO of KIA.
Engine offerings for the 2013 KIA Carnes include a 1.7-liter turbodiesel unit rated at 115 hp and 188 pound-feet of torque, and a 2.0-liter turbo four with 136 hp and 236 pound-feet of torque on tap. A manual transmission will send power to the front wheels and able to opt for a dual-clutch automatic.
After greeting the public for the first time at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, the 2013 KIA Carens will go on sale across Europe next spring. Auto reviews update the story as soon as we have any confirmation of a US launch for the new 2013 KIA Rondo.
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