The MPVs were usually bought out of the necessity to transport more people or to fit more luggages and the design was not really a criteria.

Kia introduced the third generation of the Carens/Rondo in 2013 and made it more friendly with the environment by following the downsizing trend and dropping the V-6 engine.

Kia introduced the second generation of the Carens MPV in 2006, but some specific markets received it only in 2008.

Kia introduced a facelifted version for the first generation of the Carens MPV in 2002 and improved the compact five-seat minivan.

Kia introduced the Carens on the market in 1999 as an important contender in the compact MPV segment and sold it as Rondo on specific markets.