2002
Kia Carens II
The second-generation Carens was Kia's first genuinely competitive compact MPV — a seven-seat family vehicle with sensible packaging, reliable engines, and European safety ratings that matched Renault Scenic and Opel Zafira. It expanded Kia's customer base significantly in European markets.
Compact MPV
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 2.0L DOHC Inline-4 (G4GC) |
| Displacement | 1,975 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp |
| Torque | 183 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 9.0 L/100km |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h |
| Length | 4,450 mm |
| Width | 1,785 mm |
| Height | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,445 kg |
| MSRP Range | £12,495 (2002 UK) |