Kia Carens 2014 review pictures

Not the ultimate driving machine - the Kia Carens is nevertheless a practical and spacious family car.

The Carens replaces both the previous model and the larger Sedona.

The Kia Carens feels solid but uninspring inside.

The Carens is a heavy car and feels sluggish compared to rivals.

The rearmost seats fold easily into the floor. They're not very roomy and are best for occasional use.

There's not a lot of space in the middle row, but the seats all slide and fold individually.

All of the seat operations are slick and easy to work.

As you'd expect the boot is tiny with all 7 seats in use, but with the rearmost two folded it's a decent size.

With all the seats folded the Carens' load space isn't the largest, but it's usefully flat.

All Kias benefit from a 7-year warranty.