Car reviews

The 2006 Carens is Kia's first really competitive attempt at a compact people carrier. Although the original Carens, launched in 2000, gave the manufacturer a presence alongside the likes of the Citroen Xsara Picasso and Renault Scenic, although it was relatively unsophisticated. The new model has been designed with European customers in mind and comes with a diesel engine from launch, as well as fold-flat seats in the second and (where specified) third rows. There are some clever storage solutions and the quality of the interior is much better than the old model.