Kia Carens revealed through official design sketches

The Kia Carens will make its global debut on December 16, 2021.

Kia has released design sketches of the upcoming Carens "recreational vehicle".

The Kia Carens features the brand's 'Tiger Face' design at the front with a highlighted intake grille. There are LED headlamps with Y-shaped LED daytime running lights on either side.

Moving to the rear, the Carens gets Y-shaped tail lamp clusters with a light bar in between. The vehicle features flared wheel arches, roof rails and a roof spoiler.

The interior of the Carens looks clean and minimalistic. There is a wraparound dashboard with a large touchscreen infotainment system in the centre and a 3-spoke steering wheel.

The Kia Carens is expected to share its platform with the Seltos and could use the same 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines. In the Seltos, the 1.5-litre petrol engine puts out 113 BHP and 144 Nm, while the 1.5-litre diesel makes 113 BHP and 250 Nm. While the petrol engine comes paired with either a 6-speed manual or CVT, the diesel gets a 6-speed manual transmission only.

The Kia Carens will make its global debut on December 16, 2021.