Kia
Carens
Kia Carens: years registered new in Europe, fault code help, warning lights and maintenance guides.
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New registrations (EU)2000–2020, 2023
Generations and technical specifications
Kia Carens – Fourth generation2021–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | KY |
| Production | December 2021 – present |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia K2 |
| Engines | Petrol 1.4 L G4LD turbo GDi I4 1.5 L G4FL I4 1.5 L G4FS turbo GDi I4 Petrol/CNG 1.5 L G4FL I4 Diesel 1.5 L D4FA CRDi I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 7-speed DCT CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm |
| Length | 4,540 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm |
| Assembly | India: Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh (Kia India) Vietnam: Chu Lai (THACO Kia) Bangladesh: Sreepur Upazila, Gazipur (Meghna Group) Indonesia: Cikarang, West Java (HMMI, EV only) |
| Designer | Jochen Paesen (Interior) Taek-Gyun Kim (Exterior) |
Kia Carens – Third generation2013–2022
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RP |
| Production | 2013–2019 (global) 2014–2022 (Vietnam) |
| Engines | Petrol 1.6 L Gamma GDi I4 2.0 L Nu I4 2.0 L Nu GDi I4 Petrol/LPG 2.0 L Nu I4 Diesel 1.7 L U II CRDI turbo I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 7-speed DCT |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm |
| Length | 4,525 mm |
| Width | 1,805 mm |
| Height | 1,610 mm |
| Assembly | South Korea: Gwangju (Gwangju Plant) Vietnam: Chu Lai (THACO Kia) Taiwan: SYM Motors |
Kia Carens – Second generation2006–2013
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | UN |
| Production | 2006–2013 |
| Model years | 2007–2010 (USA) 2007–2013 (Canada) |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L Theta I4 2.4 L Theta I4 2.4 L Theta II I4 2.7 L Mu V6 Petrol/LPG 2.0 L Theta I4 Diesel 1.6 L U CRDi I4 2.0 L D CRDi I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Length | 4,545 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,650–1,720 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,515 kg |
| Assembly | South Korea: Gwangju (Gwangju Plant) Malaysia: Gurun (NAM) France: Annonay (Kia France) Vietnam: Chu Lai (THACO Kia) |
Kia Carens – First generation1999–2006
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RS/FJ |
| Production | May 1999 – 2006 |
| Engines | Petrol 1.8 L FP I4 2.0 L FS-DE I4 2.0 L Beta II I4 Petrol/LPG 2.0 L Beta II LPi I4 Diesel 2.0 L D CRDI I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm |
| Length | 4,450 mm 4,490 mm (facelift) |
| Width | 1,730 mm 1,750 mm (facelift) |
| Height | 1,600 mm 1,610 mm (facelift) 1,685 mm (X-Trek) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant) Indonesia: Cikarang (2004–2007) Malaysia: Gurun (NAM) Vietnam: Chu Lai (Chu Lai Plant) |
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2019 | Petrol | 1591 cm³ | 99 kW (135 PS) | 1458–1519 kg | 149–159 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2015–2019 | Petrol | 1999 cm³ | 121 kW (165 PS) | 1519–1544 kg | 165–182 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2013–2018 | Diesel | 1685 cm³ | 85 kW (116 PS) | 1557–1682 kg | 120–137 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2015–2018 | Diesel | 1685 cm³ | 104 kW (141 PS) | 1567–1716 kg | 118–135 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2013–2015 | Petrol | 1999 cm³ | 122 kW (166 PS) | 1495–1558 kg | 166–184 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2013–2015 | Diesel | 1685 cm³ | 100 kW (136 PS) | 1567–1711 kg | 127–159 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2012 | Diesel | 1582 cm³ | – | 1580–1635 kg | 146–149 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2011 | Diesel | 1991 cm³ | – | 1686–1767 kg | 159–168 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,591–1,991 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 85–104 kW (116–141 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,458–1,767 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,700–2,750 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2020, 2023 |