Thread: 2014 Carens (Rondo)

pictures have been released prior to its official presentation at the Paris Auto Show on September 27th. It's all new from the ground up.

Looking real good!, thanks conwelpic...

more shots have surfaced

interesting set up for the 2nd row seats which also slide

Looks pretty roomy.....

it will definitely continue to be available in Canada. Quote from Kia Canada:

Kia also revealed the all-new 2014 Rondo Urban Utility Vehicle at the Paris Motor Show last week. The all-new Rondo will be launched next year, as a Canadian-specific model in North America, offering the flexibility of up to seven passengers and versatility to meet the needs of growing families

some specs I've found it comparison to the current 2012 Rondo.

Length - 178.1" vs current 178.9
Width - 71.1" vs 71.7"
height - 63.4" vs 65.0"
ground clearance - 5.9" vs 6.1"
wheelbase - 108.3" vs 106.3"

Note: the height is the same as the Soul

Originally Posted by bmetelsky

Looks pretty roomy.....

+1!

Cheers!

BB

I think this new version would do very well in the US if they would give it a chance. September sales of the Rondo here in Canada was very good (and still the old 2012 model) and vastly outsold the Mazda 5 and Chev Orlando (n/a available in the US), however in the YTD its behind but not surprising with such an old design in comparison to its competitors.

There will be no 2013 model of the Rondo and expect the 2014 to arrive here in Canada in the early spring but that's not confirmed. I'll be anxious to see and sit in one having owned the old model for four years.

Note: Chev is also going to bringing out the new Trax in Canada and will be not available stateside.

Oct 12 - some more European details on the new Carens (Rondo)

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