Kia
Kia Carens
2026 price & specs · SUV
Recommended retail price including VAT
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel
- Gearbox
- Manual or automatic
- Power
- 84 to 85 kW
- Fuel use
- From 5.0 l/100 km
- Seats
- 7
- Warranty
- 5 years
About the Kia Carens
The 2026 Kia Carens is a suv sold in South Africa in 5 versions, priced from R 359 995 to R 599 995. It runs on petrol or diesel with between 84 kW and 85 kW of power. The most economical version uses a claimed 5.0 l/100 km. You can get it with manual or automatic transmission.
All 5 Carens versions and prices
Open a version for its full specification sheet.
| Gearbox | Fuel | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 LS | Manual | Petrol | 84 kW | 7.2 l/100 km | R 359 995 |
| 1.5D LS | Manual | Diesel | 85 kW | 5.0 l/100 km | R 399 995 |
| 1.5D AT LX | Automatic | Diesel | 85 kW | 5.3 l/100 km | R 459 995 |
| 1.5D AT EX | Automatic | Diesel | 85 kW | 5.3 l/100 km | R 499 995 |
| 1.5D AT SX | Automatic | Diesel | 85 kW | 5.3 l/100 km | R 599 995 |
- 1.5 LS Petrol · Manual · 84 kW · 7.2 l/100 km R 359 995
- 1.5D LS Diesel · Manual · 85 kW · 5.0 l/100 km R 399 995
- 1.5D AT LX Diesel · Automatic · 85 kW · 5.3 l/100 km R 459 995
- 1.5D AT EX Diesel · Automatic · 85 kW · 5.3 l/100 km R 499 995
- 1.5D AT SX Diesel · Automatic · 85 kW · 5.3 l/100 km R 599 995
Good to know
Kia Carens questions, answered
How much does the Kia Carens cost in South Africa?
The Kia Carens costs from R 359 995 to R 599 995 including VAT, depending on the version.
What is the cheapest Kia Carens?
The Kia Carens 1.5 LS at R 359 995.
Is the Kia Carens available as an automatic?
Yes. It comes with a manual or automatic gearbox; the cheapest automatic is the 1.5D AT LX at R 459 995.
How fuel efficient is the Kia Carens?
The most economical version, the 1.5D LS, has a claimed fuel consumption of 5.0 l/100 km.
What is the most powerful Kia Carens?
The 1.5D LS, with 85 kW and 250 Nm.
What warranty does the Kia Carens come with?
The manufacturer warranty is 5 years, whichever comes first.