Kia Carens (2024) specs, price, ratings and reviews
Compact seven-seat MPV on the generation, limited availability in EU markets.
from € 29,995
Category scores
Specifications
- Generation
- KY (2022+)
| Body style | MPV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 7 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Power (hp) | 140 |
| Length (mm) | 4,540 |
| Width, excl. mirrors (mm) | 1,800 |
| Height (mm) | 1,708 |
| Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) | 1,300 |
| Boot (l) | 216 |
| Consumption (WLTP, l per 100 km) | 6.5 |
Price evolution
| reference date | starting price |
|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 | €28,995 |
| 2025-01-01 | €29,495 |
| 2026-05-18 | €29,995 |
Frequently asked
What does the Kia Carens cost roughly?
Indicative starting price € 29,995 (reference date 2026-05-18). Not an offer.
What does the Kia Carens consume?
6.5 l/100km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Real-world consumption differs; see the owner reviews below.
How much can the Kia Carens tow?
1300 kg braked (with trailer brakes) — the figure that applies when your trailer (such as a caravan) has its own brakes. Manufacturer figure; the exact, binding limit for a specific car is on its registration document.
How much boot space does the Kia Carens have?
216 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.
Owner experiences
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In depth
The common petrol version is a 1.5 T-GDI around 140 hp; WLTP equivalent consumption around 6.5 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us and based on international spec). Boot 216 l behind the third row, seven seats. Indicative from-price; check availability and the official configurator for your market.
About the Kia Carens (2024)
Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.
The Carens KY is a compact seven-seat MPV based on the Hyundai-Kia K2 platform. It launched in 2022 for India and parts of Southeast Asia. In the EU the Carens nameplate has been on uitloop (run-out) since the previous RP generation; the KY is sold by selected importers and varies in spec by country. This entry uses the international 1.5 T-GDI petrol around 140 hp. WLTP equivalent consumption stands at about 6.5 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us).
In practice
The boot is 216 l behind the third row, which folds flat to over 600 l for two-row use. The MPV body delivers a noticeably easier entry than an equivalent SUV and offers genuine seven-seat use for short and medium trips. Owners report real-world consumption in mixed use that is 0.5 to 1.2 l above WLTP (international forums, not measured by us). The indicative list price rose from about 28,995 euro (reference date early 2024) to 29,995 euro now, a from-price, no offer and no forecast.
Points to note
Availability differs strongly by EU market; check directly with Kia whether and how this generation is offered in your country. Safety scores vary by market because of different equipment standards; the Euro-NCAP-equivalent rating is not directly comparable with the Global NCAP rating for India. The braked towing weight of 1,300 kg is reasonable for an MPV of this format.
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No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.