2013 KIA Carens Debut in Paris

Kia Pro Ceed front three quarters 2013 KIA Carens was revealed today on the 2012 Paris Motor Show floor,Now appear more dynamic and compact design, his face is a mix between Rio and Cee’d hatchback. The Carens was actually sold as the Rondo here in the United States from 2007 to 2010.

2013 Kia Carens rear The Carens is built on a new platform, which is reportedly the one that debuted under the new C’eed hatchback earlier this year. Its styling appears to be influenced by the Optima, with sleek, swept-back headlights that flank the familiar Kia grille. Kia says the roofline is lower compared to the previous generation, and that the wheels on the new Carens are larger. The interior also gets an upgrade with piano-black trim, bright gauges, and newly available technology like Bluetooth and navigation. The seven seats stay in place, and powertrain specifics have not yet been released. Although it hasn’t been confirmed, the Carens could replace the slightly larger Sedona minivan in Europe.

2013 Kia Carens interior That’s not all: the Pro-cee’d hatchback brightened up the stand in a bright orange color. It now looks like the rest of the family, with the same dramatic styling on the four-door hatchback and wagon on which it’s based.

The Carens and Pro_cee’d will go on sale in the U.K. early spring 2013. As for the U.S. market, the new Carens could hint at a new Rondo.

Source: Kia