Kia Carens
The Kia Carens () is a compact MPV manufactured by Kia since 1999, spanning over four generations, and was marketed worldwide under various nameplates, prominently as the Kia Rondo. The initial three generations were marketed worldwide, with presence in its home country South Korea, in Europe, and North America since the second-generation. The fourth-generation model took a different approach in terms of design and targeted markets, as it was developed as a "strategic model" for the Indian market. It also adopts a crossover-inspired exterior design. The name "Carens" derives from the word "car" and "renaissance", while  the name "Rondo" derives from the musical term Rondo. First generation (RS; 1999). Kia debuted the first generation model of Carens, the RS series in May 1999. A facelift was issued in 2002. The model was discontinued in Australia in 2001, with production continuing elsewhere for the updated model which was launched in 2002. Malaysia. The first-generation vehicle was initially sold in Malaysia as the Kia Carens. Since January 2005, Kia Carens was rebadged as Naza Citra by Naza. The Naza Citra was updated in June 2009. Second generation (UN; 2006). The second generation Carens, known as the UN  series, was launched in 2006. The Carens/Rondo followed Kia's introduction at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show of the Multi-S, essentially the Carens/Rondo in concept form — the "S" standing for "Sporty, Spacious and Smart." The Multi-S differed significantly from the production model, only its inclusion of a dual panel sunroof running the length of the roof. In North America and Australia, the car is called the Rondo and Rondo7 respectively. The Rondo made its public debut at the 2006 Los Angeles International Auto Show, with the 2007 model's North American sales debut in December, 2006  in Canada and early 2007 in the United States. In Australia, sales commenced April 2008. In the United States, Kia sold more than 20,000 units in each of the first two model years exceeding internal sales goals. Sales rapidly declined in the 2009 model year and never recovered. North America. Available as a five or optional seven passenger vehicle with either a standard 175 hp 2.4L 4-cylinder engine or an optional 192 hp 2.7-liter V6 engine in two trim levels. In Australia, it is only available as a seven passenger vehicle with a 2.0-litre four cylinder engine  and a choice of an automatic or manual transmission, depending on trim level. The V6 was Kia's last engine to use a timing belt instead of a timing chain. Standard features depending on market include: sixteen inch alloy wheels, AM/FM/CD player/Sirius Satellite Radio/MP3 Capability, iPod auxiliary jack, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, front/side/full length Side curtain airbags, four wheel disc brakes, ABS, electronic stability control, tire pressure monitoring system, LATCH, child safety door locks, tilt steering column, front and rear twelve volt outlets, front and rear cup holders. Options include: moonroof , leather interior, heated front seats, cruise control, keyless entry, Infinity ten speaker stereo. As of August 2010, Kia discontinued the Rondo in the United States and continued to market the 2011 facelifted Carens/Rondo in Canada, adopting Kia's new grille. Third generation (RP; 2012). Kia debuted the third-generation Carens (codename: "RP") in September 2012 at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The V6 from the second generation has been dropped, and in its place is the option of a 2.0-litre "Nu" four-cylinder GDI petrol, producing and , or a 1.7-litre "U2" four-cylinder diesel producing and , both  can be paired with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. A 1.6-litre GDI petrol engine is available in the UK. The Carens is offered in either 5-seat or 7-seat configurations. Sales began in March 2013 in South Korea. In North America, the third generation Kia Rondo was only available in Canada, due to slow sales in the United States. Sales in Canada ended after the 2017 model year. Update. In September 2016, the Carens was given a minor facelift with redesigned fascias, wheels and lights, as well as an enlarged "Tiger Nose" grille. The 1.7 -litre diesel has been retuned and now produces and , while its 6-speed automatic transmission has been swapped to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Marketing. In March 2013, Kia Motors collaborated with DreamWorks Animation to cross promote the Carens with the film "The Croods". Fourth generation (KY; 2022). The fourth-generation Carens was revealed in India on 16 December 2021. It was developed under the codename "KY". Based on a stretched Seltos/Hyundai Creta platform, it is mainly marketed for India and other emerging markets as opposed to previous generations. Instead of the previous generations' estate-inspired styling, the  fourth-generation model has many design elements taken from crossovers. It is marketed by Kia as a "recreational vehicle" (RV) with 6-seater and 7-seater configurations offered and was developed with an emphasis on space for third-row seat occupants. The model shared the same powertrain and gearbox options as the Indian-made Seltos, consisting of two petrol engines and one diesel engine. The petrol engines are 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine that makes paired with six-speed manual transmission or CVT, and a 1.4-liter "Kappa" turbo engine that produces paired with six-speed manual transmission or a  seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The diesel engine is a 1.5-litre "U-Line" unit that produces paired with six-speed manual transmission or six-speed torque-converter automatic. Safety. The fourth-generation Carens is equipped with 6 airbags, ABS, ESC, hill-start assist and tyre pressure monitoring system as standard across all variants in India.