KIA Carens 2016-2018 Photos, engines & full specs

The MPVs were usually bought out of the necessity to transport more people or to fit more luggages and the design was not really a criteria.

However, through the years, their design improved as well and that increased the number of interested buyers. It was the same for the KIA Carens which was not only practical, but was also a good looker.

The 2016 Kia Carens was available with 4 trim levels, intuitively named 1,2,3 and 4. The 4 trim level offered a nice interior, equipped with soft plastics, perforated leather inserts for the doors, a 7-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system and a well-positioned control panel.

The Carens had large windows allowing lots of light to enter the cabin thus giving a pleasant feeling while driving besides the excellent visibility. The topping-range 4 trim level came with a panoramic sunroof, parking sensors and a rear-view camera, as well as a 7-speaker sound system as standard. The seats were wrapped up with leather and the front seats were very comfortable, which seems normal for a car being designed for long trips.

The second row of seats was actually made of 3 separate seats, each of them being adjustable. The 3rd row, although not very easy to access, ensured enough space for 2 people, thus allowing a maximum of 7 people in the car, driver included.

With the 3rd row seats unfolded, the trunk space was almost inexistent, however, folded seats offered lots of space for the luggages of 5 people.