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Decode your Kia Carens VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 28 variants (2000–2018). No registration.

2000–2018 28 variants MPV DieselPetrol
Kia Carens
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Kia Carens specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Carens variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.7L CRDi ISG 6MT (141 HP) 2016–2018 Diesel 1.7 L 139 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.7L CRDi ISG 7 Seats 6MT(141 HP) 2016–2018 Diesel 1.7 L 139 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.7L CRDi ISG 7 Seats 7AT (141 HP) 2016–2018 Diesel 1.7 L 139 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
1.7L CRDi ISG 7AT (141 HP) 2016–2018 Diesel 1.7 L 139 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
1.6L 16V GDI 6MT (135 HP) 2016–2018 Petrol 1.6 L 133 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.7L CRDi ISG 7 Seats 6MT (115 HP) 2016–2018 Diesel 1.7 L 113 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L GDI 6AT FWD (166 HP) 2013–2016 Petrol 2.0 L 164 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L GDI 6MT FWD (166 HP) 2013–2016 Petrol 2.0 L 164 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L GDI 6MT FWD (135 HP) 2013–2016 Petrol 1.6 L 133 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.7L CRDi 6MT FWD (115 HP) 2013–2016 Diesel 1.7 L 113 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L CVVT 4AT FWD (144 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 2.0 L 142 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.0L CVVT 5MT FWD (144 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 2.0 L 142 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L CRDi 4AT FWD (140 HP) 2008–2013 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.0L CRDi 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2008–2013 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L CVVT 5MT FWD (126 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 1.6 L 124 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L 5MT FWD (138 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 2.0 L 137 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L 4AT FWD (126 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 1.8 L 125 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.8L 5MT FWD (126 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 1.8 L 125 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L 4AT FWD (123 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 2.0 L 121 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.0L 5MT FWD (123 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 2.0 L 121 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L CRD 4AT FWD (113 HP) 2002–2006 Diesel 2.0 L 111 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.0L CRD 5MT FWD (113 HP) 2002–2006 Diesel 2.0 L 111 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L 4AT FWD (108 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 1.8 L 106 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.8L 5MT FWD (108 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 1.8 L 106 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT FWD (105 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 1.6 L 103 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L 4AT FWD (130 HP) 2000–2002 Petrol 1.8 L 128 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.8L 5MT FWD (130 HP) 2000–2002 Petrol 1.8 L 128 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L 5MT FWD (110 HP) 2000–2002 Petrol 1.8 L 109 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —

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Kia Carens VIN FAQ

What does a Kia Carens VIN tell you?+
A Kia Carens VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Kia Carens?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Kia Carens made?+
Our database covers the Kia Carens for model years 2000–2018, across 28 variants.
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Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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