Rewrite the given paragraph to be easier to understand:
The Kia Carens is a compact MPV launched in 1999 by the Korean manufacturer Kia and marketed worldwide under various nameplates, prominently as the Kia Rondo.
The Kia Carens is a car produced by Kia since 1999. It is now in its Third generation, and is called Kia Rondo on the North American market.