JAKARTA - Kia Sales Indonesia has won the Favorite Passenger Car MPV award through one of its flagship models, namely The all-new Carens at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026.
Throughout the GIIAS 2026, the all-new Carens was also one of the Kia models that attracted many visitors, ranging from test drive sessions to vehicle reservations.
VP Commercial Kia Sales Indonesia, Welly Nugroho, said that this award is a very meaningful appreciation for the company.
"The all-new Carens was developed as a family MPV that is able to provide comfort, flexibility, and relevant technology for the mobility needs of Indonesian people. We are grateful for the trust given to Kia," he said in an official statement received, Tuesday, August 11.
As is known, since its introduction in Indonesia, The all-new Carens comes as a modern family MPV with a spacious and flexible cabin through a choice of 6-seater or 7-seater configurations.
The comfort of each passenger is supported by the Electric One Touch Tumble Seat for easier access to the third row, AC ventilation to the third row, and the Bose® 8-Speaker Premium Sound System. Various storage spaces and cup holders in each row to USB charging ports throughout the cabin also provide practicality close to the family's daily needs.
Various technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Follow Assist, to Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go. Surround View Monitor and Blind Spot View Monitor also help provide wider visibility when maneuvering, supported by six airbags and various other active safety features.
Carens Expands Indonesian Family Mobility Options with EV Version
At GIIAS 2026, Kia also introduced the Carens EV as an illustration of the direction of the development of EV-based family mobility in Indonesia. Carrying the DNA of Carens which has been known through comfort, practicality, and flexibility, the Carens EV shows how the character of a family MPV can continue to evolve as it transforms into an electric vehicle era.
Carens EV is prepared to enter the local production phase starting November 2026, strengthening Kia's move to bring electrification vehicles that are increasingly relevant for Indonesian families.
The presence of the all-new Carens together with Carens EV shows Kia's commitment to continue developing an MPV line that can meet the family mobility needs, both through internal combustion engine vehicles and electrification. The Carens DNA is still maintained, while innovation and technology continue to evolve in line with the needs of Indonesian consumers.
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