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Kia Clarus

Years1996–2001
Generations3
Total variants16
Body stylesWagon · Sedan

The Kia Clarus is a wagon and sedan model, produced 1996–2001, spanning 3 generations with 16 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Clarus Wagon (1999-2001), Clarus (1999-2001) and Clarus (1996-1999). Body styles across the Clarus lineage span wagon and sedan, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Clarus (1996-1999) generation is the most extensively documented, with 8 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 3

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How many generations does the Kia Clarus have?

The Kia Clarus has 3 generations with 16 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Kia Clarus produced?

The Kia Clarus has been produced 1996–2001. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Kia Clarus?

The Kia Clarus is available as Wagon, Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

Across · Sedan

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPrice
Clarus (1996-1999)1996–1999125 hp12.3 s8€16k–€21k
Clarus (1999-2001)1999–2001125 hp12.3 s4€17k–€21k