Second generation .28UN.3B 2006.E2.80.932013.29 Kia Carens

the second generation carens, known un series, launched in 2006. in north america , australia, car called rondo , rondo7 respectively. rondo made debut @ 2007 los angeles international auto show. rondo began sales in beginning of 2007, model year 2007 vehicle in united states, while in canada, went on sale in december 2006.

in australia, sales commenced april 2008. in united states, kia sold more 20,000 units in each of first 2 model years exceeding internal sales goals. sales rapidly declined in 2009 model year , never recovered.

north america

available 5 or optional 7 passenger vehicle either standard 175 hp 2.4l 4-cylinder engine or optional 192 hp 2.7l v6 engine in 2 trim levels. in australia, available 7 passenger vehicle 2.0l 4 cylinder engine , choice of automatic or manual transmission, depending on trim level. v6 can noted being kia s last generation engine use timing belt rather chain.

standard features depending on market include: sixteen inch alloy wheels, am/fm/cd player/sirius satellite radio/mp3 capability, ipod auxiliary jack, air conditioning, power windows , door locks, front/side/full length side curtain airbags, 4 wheel disc brakes, abs, electronic stability control, tire pressure monitoring system, latch, child safety door locks, tilt steering column, front , rear twelve volt outlets, front , rear cupholders.

options include: moonroof, leather interior, heated front seats, cruise control, keyless entry, infinity ten speaker stereo.

as of august 2010, kia discontinued rondo in united states, model year 2011 facelift carens/rondo (adopting kia s new grille) continued sold in canada.