Kia Carens Three-row SUV Confirmed With Sub-R550 000 Price Tag

Kia’s Carens three-row crossover/SUV has been confirmed for South Africa, with the local arm of the South Korean automaker saying it will be priced below R550 000. 

Kia Carens

Image: Kia

Kia South Africa has a busy 12 months ahead. In the December 2024 issue of CAR magazine, we reported that the firm will introduce the facelifted fourth-generation Sorento, which we sampled at the recent local launch, updated Carnival and Tasman bakkie to our shores in the coming year. However, there are two more models Kia will introduce to its local model portfolio: the Syros and the car you see here, the Carens.

Positioned as a more cost-friendly three-row crossover/SUV, the Carens measures 4 540 mm in length, 1 800 mm in width, 1 780 mm in height, and 2 780 mm between the fore and aft axles, making it similar in size to the Hyundai Alcazar, which is priced from R499 900 to R669 900.

Kia Carens

Image: Kia

Though local pricing and specification have yet to be released, the local arm of the South Korean carmaker has mentioned the upcoming three-row compact crossover/SUV will be priced below the R550 000 marker and, noteworthy, equipped with a diesel powertrain.

It’s fair to assume that the latter will be same 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged unit currently employed by the Seltos and three-row Hyundai cousin. As a reminder, this oil-burner produces 85 kW and 250 N.m of torque, available from 4 000 and 1 500 r/min, respectively. By way of the diesel-powered Seltos and Alcazar, the Carens will likely be exclusively available with a six-speed automatic gearbox.

Kia Carens

Image: Kia

In addition, while the model lineup remains unconfirmed, we expect the Carens’ equipment lines to resemble Kia’s current local offerings. The list of standard specification will likely include such items as touchscreen infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto screen mirroring, digital instrumentation, automatic climate control and a multifunction steering wheel, among several other standard-fitment items.

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