Kia Carens Estate (2013-2019) verdict
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Trio of engines available
There are three engine choices: a 1.7-litre turbodiesel available with either 114bhp or 134bhp and a 1.6-litre petrol engine with 133bhp. All engines are paired with a six-speed manual transmission as standard. An automatic gearbox is available too, although not with the lower-powered diesel engine.
So the Carens now looks the part, but is it a genuine contender if you’re in the market for a compact people carrier?
To find out, read on for our full Kia Carens review.
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Kia 2017 Carens
Kia 2017 Carens static exterior
Kia 2017 Carens static exterior
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Kia 2017 Carens driving
Kia 2017 Carens driving
Kia 2017 Carens exterior detail
Kia 2017 Carens exterior detail
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Kia 2017 Carens main interior
Kia 2017 Carens interior detail
Kia 2017 Carens interior detail
Kia 2017 Carens interior detail
Kia 2017 Carens interior detail
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Kia 2017 Carens boot/load space
Kia 2017 Carens boot/load space
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Kia 2017 Carens static exterior
Kia 2017 Carens static exterior
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Kia 2017 Carens driving
Kia 2017 Carens driving
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Kia 2017 Carens exterior detail
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Kia 2017 Carens main interior
Kia 2017 Carens interior detail
Kia 2017 Carens interior detail
Kia 2017 Carens interior detail
Kia 2017 Carens interior detail
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Kia 2017 Carens boot/load space
Kia 2017 Carens boot/load space
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Review contents
1
Overview
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Practicality & safety
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Interior, tech & comfort
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Engines & handling
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Ownership cost
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