2006-2012 Carens OverviewKia Carens Overview (2006 - 2012)
BK
Tech Specs Summary
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- 111 - 118 mph
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- 11.0 - 11.6 seconds
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- 124 - 142 hp
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- 28.6 - 41.3 mpg
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- 3,197 - 3,596 lbs
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- 11.4 - 58.3 ft3
This generation of the Kia Carens (BK) was produced by the Korean manufacturer Kia between 2006 - 2012. It's a front engined front-wheel drive MPV. There are five power levels available from either a 1.6 L Inline 4 gasoline engine or 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Carens is the Kia Carens 1.6 CVVT which scores 2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 124 hp and a power/weight ratio of 25.77 lb/hp it has a top speed of 111 mph and gets to 62 mph in 11.6 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Kia Carens 2.0 CRDi is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 551 miles and can store 14.9-57.6 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 2,756 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
