KIA Carens Specifications: Full Technical Details

Kia Carens is a compact MPV offering seven-seat practicality with a modern design and turbocharged diesel engine. The current fourth generation was well-received in Malaysia. This page lists the generations sold in Malaysia, newest first.

Current Generation (2022-Present)

The current Carens (UN4, 2022–present in Malaysia) uses a 1.5-litre Smartstream T-GDi turbocharged four-cylinder producing 160 hp and 253 Nm, paired with a 7-speed DCT and front-wheel drive, seating 6 or 7.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 5-DOOR MPV

Segment COMPACT MPV

Seats 7

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 7-speed DCT

Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,482 cc

Engine type1.5L T-GDi Turbocharged I4

Peak power118 kW (160 hp)

Peak torque253 Nm

Transmission7-speed DCT

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,525 × 1,800 × 1,710 mm mm

Wheelbase2,780 mm

Kerb weightNot available

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tankNot available

Seats7

Fuel economy (city)~7.5 L/100km (city estimate)

Fuel economy (highway)~6.0 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Previous Generation (2013-2019)

Detailed specifications for the 2013-2019 KIA Carens are not available.

Earlier Generation (2006-2013)

The 2006-2013 KIA Carens is powered by a Multi Point F/INJ engine producing 103 kW and 175 Nm, paired with 4-speed automatic. It seats 7.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR WAGON

Segment MEDIUM MPV

Seats 7

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 4-speed automatic

Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,975 cc

Engine typeMulti Point F/INJ

Peak power103 kW

Peak torque175 Nm

Transmission4-speed automatic

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × HNot available mm

Wheelbase2,560 mm

Kerb weight1,458 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank55 L

Seats7

Fuel economy (city)Not available L/100km

Fuel economy (highway)Not available L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesVentilated disc

Front suspensionMacPherson strut

Rear suspensionMulti-link

SteeringRack and pinion

Front tyres195/60 R15

Earlier Generation (2000-2006)

The 2000-2006 KIA Carens is powered by a Multi Point F/INJ engine producing 80–103 kW and 152–175 Nm, paired with 4-speed automatic. It seats 7.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR WAGON

Segment MEDIUM MPV

Seats 7

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 4-speed automatic

Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,793–1,975 cc

Engine typeMulti Point F/INJ

Peak power80–103 kW

Peak torque152–175 Nm

Transmission4-speed automatic

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × HNot available mm

Wheelbase2,520–2,560 mm

Kerb weight1,189–1,458 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank55 L

Seats7

Fuel economy (city)Not available L/100km

Fuel economy (highway)Not available L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesVentilated disc

Front suspensionMacPherson strut

Rear suspensionMulti-link

SteeringRack and pinion

Front tyres195/60 R15; 185/65 R14

Model Timeline / Generations

Generations Overview

Gen.	Years	Engine	Power	Variants
Current Generation (2022-Present)	2022–Present	1.5 L	118 kW (160 hp)	Not available
Previous Generation (2013-2019)	2013–2019	Not available	Not available	Not available
Earlier Generation (2006-2013)	2006–2013	2.0 L	103 kW	Not available
Earlier Generation (2000-2006)	2000–2006	1.8–2.0 L	80–103 kW	Not available

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