| Kia Carens | |
|---|---|
 2016 Kia Rondo LX (Canada) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia |
| Production | 1999–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV |
| Body style | 5-door wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
The Kia Carens (Korean: 기아 카렌스) is a compact car (C-segment) 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 had a MPV body style and were marketed worldwide, with presence in its home country South Korea, in Europe, and North America since the second-generation.[clarification needed] 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.[1] 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.[2][3]
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