Just ahead of its world debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, Kia has released the first official pictures of the all-new Carens.
Set to go on sale in Europe next spring, the fourth-generation compact MPV becomes the latest model in Kia’s global lineup to benefit from the styling influence of design chief Peter Schreyer. It rides on an a modified Cee’d platform and is developed to meet the needs of modern families.
According to the Korean carmaker, the interior will come with a new design which is far more modern and sophisticated than the third-generation Carens. As you can see from the image below, the cabin gets a unique styling for the dashboard, a multi-function steering wheel, instrument cluster with digital display and a large central infotainment screen with satellite navigation.
Hyoung-Keun Lee, Vice Chairman and CEO of Kia, said "The new Carens builds on the family-friendly versatility and functionality of its predecessor, and features more athletic and visually dynamic design. This marks a dramatic shift forward for our MPV contender and brings the model in line with Kia’s distinctive current design direction."
More details will be unveiled in France on September 27.
