Kia Carens evolution

Kia's compact MPV (Rondo in North America) — a practical seven-seat people-mover.
4 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

First generation (RS)1999–2006
1999
Kia Carens First generation (RS)ⓘ
New generation
First generation (RS)
📅 1999–2006

Compact MPV aimed at the European market.

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Second generation (UN)2006–2013
2006
Kia Carens Second generation (UN)ⓘ
New generation
Second generation (UN)
📅 2006–2013

Sold as the Rondo in North America, with a V6 option.

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Third generation (RP)2013–2019
2013
Kia Carens Third generation (RP)ⓘ
New generation
Third generation (RP)
📅 2013–2019

Sharper styling with smaller, efficient engines.

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Fourth generation (KY)2022–present
2022
Kia Carens Fourth generation (KY)ⓘ
New generation
Fourth generation (KY)
📅 2022–present

Crossover-styled MPV (Carens/Clavis) for emerging markets.

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