KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- KIA Carens facelift spotted for the first time in India
- Covered in heavy camouflage it gave a glimpse of the rear profile
- Expected to get subtle design changes and new features
KIA Motors is on a spree to update its lineup in India as well as in the global markets. The brand has recently updated its Sonet and Seltos models in India with new facelifts and announced the launch of new EVs for India and the global market in the coming years. Currently, the KIA Carens is the only model from KIA's stable which is due to get an update. In a recent spotting, a test mule of the KIA Carens covered in heavy camouflage has been spotted for the first time in India. This spotting suggests that the brand may soon bring the facelift of the Carens to the Indian market. Read details of the upcoming KIA Carens facelift below. Also, make sure to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group for the latest automotive updates.
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Upcoming KIA Carens Facelift
A few weeks back a camouflaged test mule of the Carens was spotted on test in Korea. This was the first spotting of the Carens facelift. Now, a new test mule has been seen on the Indian road, featuring a similar rear design as the previous spotted mule. The upcoming Carens facelift will boast subtle design changes and the addition of new features.
The recently spotted test mule revealed an all-new design for the tail lamp with a C-shaped LED light. It is expected to get a connected rear light bar similar to the Sonet donning the KIA Star Map LED design language. The rear bumper also seems a bit tweaked as compared to the current generation model. Since the test mule was spotted from a distance, not much is revealed about the upcoming version.
If we talk about the test mule spotted in Korea, that seems to be a mid-spec variant as it was fitted with halogen headlamps instead of LED. The side profile revealed a new alloy wheel design and the rear was seen with a similar design for the tail lamp as seen on the test mule in India. The front will also get revised fascia with tweaked LED DRL, headlamp, and bumper.
We can also expect additions to the feature list, it is expected to get features like a new connected screen setup, panoramic sunroof, ADAS, and more.
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KIA Carens Engine Options
Currently, the KIA Carens comes with a 1.5-litre NA petrol engine with a 6-speed manual. A 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine is also available with an option of 7-speed DCT and a 6-speed iMT gearbox. At last, it also offers a 1.5-litre diesel engine with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter gearbox. These engine options are also expected to be available in the facelift version as well.
Verdict
KIA Carens received a great response in the MPV segment in India. This MPV comes with a plethora of features and three different engine options which suits different type of buyers. The upcoming facelift will give the MPV a new design and new features which will make it more competitive in its segment. The KIA Carens will continue to compete with the Maruti Suzuki XL6.
