Kiaclub Nieuwsrobot Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Carens and pro_cee’d made their grand world debut at the Paris Motor Show 2012. New and sleek design changes of Carens caught the attention of the press and spectators at the motor show, but which features have exactly changed? Let’s find out from Kia’s Chief Designer Officer Peter Schreyer and Gregory Guillaume, Kia’s Chief Designer-Europe. All-new Kia Carens – Comments from Design The all-new Kia Carens is a completely fresh model from the ground up, and its sleek and sculpted design marks a dramatic shift away from the more utilitarian look of its predecessor. It builds on the functionality and versatility of the original Carens, with a spacious five or five-plus-two seating layout, a generously proportioned luggage bay and numerous stowage spaces, but wraps this family-friendly adaptability in more purposeful sheet metal. To add a premium feel to the clean cut exterior and create a visual link with the new Sportage, singled out the understated chrome strip that runs from the base of the widescreen and lower level of windows and curls up to meet the C-pillar. For improved visibility, the base of the windscreen is very low and this works with the front quarter windows and the low and wide sweeping dashboard design to deliver excellent visibility. Panoramic glass roof that floods the cabin with light further enhancing the sense of spaciousness. The front and rear overhangs were kept as short as possible to boost maneuverability when parking and negotiating city traffic Neat touches abound – the integrated roof rails; the sleek rear spoiler, the three-way split second-row seats that feature individual fore and aft adjustment, and Kia’s tactile new steering wheel. “With its nigh-perfect balance of proportion, style and functionality, the distinctive new Carens marks yet another successful and stylish step for Kia’s global design team,” says Schreyer proudly. “There’s a design honesty here – the Carens is neither over-dressed nor does it feature contrived design elements. It’s a car cleanly and elegantly defined by its functionality.” What do you think? What do you think of the new Carens design? Tell us what you think below. Also stay tuned for pro_cee’d design story. Learn More Check out our previous BUZZ postings: Kia’s All-new Kia Carens to Premiere at Paris Show Paris Show world premiere for all-new Kia Carens Watch Kia’s Paris Motor Show Press Conference Live World premiere for all-new Kia pro_cee’d at Paris Motor Show Lees hele artikel Quote
Dave D Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Mooie wagen de nieuwe generatie Carens. De Pro_Cee'd mag er trouwens ook wezen! Quote
Smart Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Zeker een mooie wagen. Zou zomaar mijn volgende auto kunnen zijn.... Quote
Guest Warmentuuter Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Hallo ben ik straks de enige Venga rijder Quote
bigwade Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 @WT; Dat wordt net als mijn huidige auto gewoon een collecters item... Quote
Guest Warmentuuter Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 ik heb hem op tijd weggedaan ? Je weet Remko en Smart dat een collectors item weer geld waard worden als er een schaarste op treed. Vooral die met een orgineel gif groen ECO plaatje en een 7 jaar garantie sticker. Let maar eens op over een paar jaar........ de dealer smeken je om in te ruilen. Quote
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