Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002
Kia introduced the Carens on the market in 1999 as an important contender in the compact MPV segment and sold it as Rondo on specific markets.
By the 2000s, the Korean carmaker was no longer a small, inexperienced carmaker, and it dared to work harder and offer new alternatives for more than two segments. The Carens was also known as the Rondo on the U.S. market, but its main target was the European continent, where it fought against the respectable Renault Scenic and Citroen Xsara Picasso.
While its looks resembled an oversized station wagon hatchback, the customers couldn't ignore its affordable price, which, in many situations, mattered more than its look. Its front area featured a short slated grille and a pair of headlights narrower on the inside. The corner-mounted turn-signals featured clear lenses with yellow bulbs. From its sides, the car revealed a very tall greenhouse that led to a big headroom for its passengers. The thick C-pillar was blamed for lowering the rear three-quarter visibility, while the masked D-pillars made the car looks like it had a wrapped-around rear window area over the tailgate.
Inside, the Carens/Rondo offered room for seven in a 2-3-2 configuration with limited legroom for the third row. Its sliding middle row made it possible for its occupants to enjoy a better room if nobody sat in the rearmost seats. With all the seats in place, there was virtually no trunk area left.
Kia offered the Carens with a four-engine choice, including a new 2.0-liter turbo-diesel version. For specific markets, it offered the car with CNG engines and automatic transmissions.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT FWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1793 cm3 |
Power: | 95.6 KW @ 6000 RPM 130 HP @ 6000 RPM 128 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 123 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 167 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.9 cuFT (422 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2844 lbs (1290 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1793 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 5750 RPM 110 HP @ 5750 RPM 109 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 151 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.9 cuFT (422 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2787 lbs (1264 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.3 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1793 cm3 |
Power: | 95.6 KW @ 6000 RPM 130 HP @ 6000 RPM 128 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 123 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 167 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.9 cuFT (422 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2800 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT FWD (108 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1793 cm3 |
Power: | 79.4 KW @ 5600 RPM 108 HP @ 5600 RPM 106 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 117 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 158 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Natural Gas |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.9 cuFT (422 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2855 lbs (1295 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (108 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1793 cm3 |
Power: | 79.4 KW @ 5600 RPM 108 HP @ 5600 RPM 106 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 117 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 158 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Natural Gas |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.9 cuFT (422 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2800 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (123 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1975 cm3 |
Power: | 90.5 KW @ 5500 RPM 123 HP @ 5500 RPM 121 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 127 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 172 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Natural Gas |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.9 cuFT (422 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2910 lbs (1320 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (123 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1975 cm3 |
Power: | 90.5 KW @ 5500 RPM 123 HP @ 5500 RPM 121 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 127 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 172 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Natural Gas |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.9 cuFT (422 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2877 lbs (1305 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |