[Aditya]

2025 Kia Carens Clavis Review

Kia Carens Clavis Pros

• Refreshed styling is more appealing than before
• A practical & sensible 3-row family car that's well-built. 3rd row seat is actually useable
• User-friendly interiors look really good and have quality parts
• Fast and refined 1.5L turbo-petrol mated to smooth 7-speed AT and 6-speed MT & iMT
• Economical 1.5L diesel offers good driveability. Available in MT & AT variants
• Impressive ride quality with neutral car-like road manners
• Impressive kit (ventilated 1st row seats, captain seats, boss mode, digital key, drive modes, fully digital instruments, 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, rear window sunshades, all windows up/down through smartkey, remote engine start, electronic parking brake with auto hold, air purifier, dashcam with dual camera, paddle shifters, Bose sound system & loads more)
• Safety package includes Level 2 ADAS, hill descent control, 6 airbags, ESP, all-wheel disc brakes, auto-hold etc.

Kia Carens Clavis Cons

• 1.5L NA petrol available only with a 6-speed MT. Kia isn't offering the smooth CVT on the Carens Clavis (CVT is actually better than DCT in bumper-to-bumper traffic)
• 2nd row legroom is good, not great (Kia has obviously prioritised the 3rd-row seat too).
• Diesel’s 114 BHP & 250 Nm – although adequate – are the lowest in the segment
• Turbo-petrol revs to just ~5,500 rpm. It's a powerful motor with 158 BHP on tap, so we wish it went higher for driving pleasure
• Reliability of the 7-speed DCT is a concern. Dual-Clutch ATs have traditionally had patchy reliability in India
• Long brake pedal travel. We felt their stopping performance was just above average
• Competitors like the XUV700, Tata Safari, Hector Plus etc. offer way more spacious cabins
• A few misses (no full-size spare wheel, ventilated 2nd row seats like the Syros & Alcazar, wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay in the top variant, no dual tone colour options, etc.)

This review has been jointly compiled with Libranof1987. Thanks to him for his expert observations!

Since the Kia Carens has already been reviewed by Team-BHP, this report will only focus on changes made to the 2025 Carens Clavis. To read the full official review, click here.

Introduction

The Kia Carens was launched in 2022. It has been quite a successful product for the company and regularly sells more than 5,000 units per month. Kia claims that it has sold more than 2 lakh units of the car in the 3 years since its launch. To keep the MUV's popularity strong, Kia has given it some updates. To start with, it has a new name. It is now called the Carens Clavis. The name “Clavis” is derived from the Latin phrase Clavis Aurea, meaning “Golden Key.” While the platform and body of the vehicle are unchanged, the changes to the exterior make it look more premium. Kia says that it fits into the space between an SUV and an MUV. The interior, too, has been updated, and some more features have been added to increase the car's appeal.

As expected from a Kia, the Carens Clavis is loaded with features. These include a 26.62-inch Dual Panoramic Display Panel, ADAS Level 2 with 20 autonomous features, 18 safety features, all-round disc brakes, electric parking brake with auto hold, a climate control system, air purifier, 2-spoke leatherette-wrapped steering wheel, paddle shifters, 64-colour ambient lighting, ventilated first-row seats, 4-way electrically adjustable driver seat, boss mode, 360-degree camera, dual pane panoramic sunroof, Bose sound system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, wireless smartphone charging, dual camera dashcam, remote vehicle commands, digital key with NFC technology which allows you to unlock/lock the car by touching your smartphone against the door handle and more.

Kia Carens Clavis Price & Brochure

Kia will reveal the price of the Carens Clavis on May 23, 2025.

The Carens Clavis will be available with three engine options: a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol that produces 158 BHP and 253 Nm, available with either a 6-speed MT or 6-speed iMT or 7-speed dual-clutch AT, a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol that develops 113 BHP and 144 Nm with a 6-speed MT and a 1.5-litre diesel that puts out 114 BHP and 250 Nm, offered with a 6-speed MT or 6-speed AT. The car will come in HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX & HTX+ variants and 8 colours - Ivory Silver Gloss, Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Grey, Sparkling Silver, Aurora Black Pearl and Clear White.

You can download the 2025 Kia Carens Clavis brochure here - Kia Carens Clavis Brochure.pdf

[Aditya]

2025 Kia Carens Clavis Exterior Review

The Carens Clavis follows Kia's "Opposites United" design philosophy. At the front, it gets a Digital Tiger face with diamond finish decor, new LED DRLs, headlamps and bumper:


Rear features reworked LED tail-lamps with a connecting LED light strip, and a redesigned bumper:


On the sides, the main change is to the wheels and roof rails. The overall length of the car is 4,550 mm (10 mm more than the Carens). All other measurements remain the same:


HTX and HTX+ variants get Ice Cube MFR LED Headlamps:


Star Map LED DRLs double up as turn indicators and get a connecting LED light strip running between them:


New bumper features a large radiator grille with the front camera in the middle and a skid plate with a satin chrome finish:


ADAS sensor is located on the left. The RHS unit is a dummy:


ADAS camera sits at the top of the front windshield, behind the IRVM. 20 ADAS Level 2 features have been provided. These include Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Collision Warning, Blind View Monitor in Cluster, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, High Beam Assist, Lane Keep Assist and more:


Body-coloured ORVMs get integrated LED turn indicators. They also get cameras for the 360-degree view system:


Door handles are body coloured. Only the driver door unit gets a request sensor and keyhole:


HTK+(O) and higher variants get 17-inch crystal cut dual tone alloy wheels shod with 215/55 section tyres. HTE(O), HTK and HTK+ variants of the turbo-petrol and diesel versions and the HTE variant of the diesel version get 16-inch styled steel wheels and full wheel covers with 205/65 section rubber. The petrol HTE variant gets 15-inch glossy black alloy wheels wrapped in 195/65 section tyres:


Disc brakes have been provided at the rear as well:


Roof rails have been redesigned. All door windows get UV-cut solar glass:


Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres. Engine is E20 compatible:


HTX and HTX+ variants get a dual-pane panoramic sunroof:


Tail-lamp design has been changed. Kia calls it the Star Map LED tail-lamp design. HTK+ and higher variants get full LED tail-lamps:


Tail-lamps are now connected by an LED light strip that runs across the tailgate. The LED strip gets thicker in the centre. Model badges are pasted on the left, while the transmission badge is placed on the right:


Rear camera sits above the number plate, next to the electromagnetic boot release:


Dual tone rear bumper houses the parking sensors, vertically oriented reflectors and a skid plate with a satin chrome finish:


Apart from the Imperial Blue colour of our test car, the Carens Clavis is available in 7 colours. Here's a look at some of them. The Aura Pearl Black...


...Pewter Olive...


...Ivory Silver Gloss...


...Gravity Grey...


...Sparkling Silver...


...and Glacier Pearl White. You also have Clear White:

[Aditya]

2025 Kia Carens Clavis Interior Review

While most of the interior is unchanged in design, there are alterations to the dashboard and upholstery. HTX and HTX+ variants come with a Triton Navy & Beige dual-tone theme, while all other variants get a Black & Beige theme:


26.62-inch dual panoramic display panel replaces the instrument cluster and infotainment head-unit:


HTX and HTX+ variants get a denim-like insert with a silver insert on the crashpad:


Leatherette-wrapped Double D-Cut two-spoke steering wheel is nice to hold. However, its looks might not appeal to all:


Telephony and voice commands are placed on the right spoke, while the buttons on the left spoke have the ADAS and MID controls:


DCT HTX+ variant gets paddle shifters too:


12.25-inch floating-type HD digital cluster has a crisp display with some neat customisation options. Information relayed includes the outside temperature, instant fuel consumption, DTE and odometer, among others:


The display theme can be set to change according to the drive mode selected or the weather:


Left dial of the instrument cluster serves as an indicator for various functions. The blind spot monitor is also displayed in the instrument cluster:


MID shows a digital speedometer, distance and time travelled and fuel economy:


It also serves as a display for some ADAS functions, TPMS and a compass:


Slim A/C vents are all black with no inserts. The drawer for keeping parking tickets, etc., that is provided in the Carens has been omitted:


While most of the doorpad is unchanged, the silver insert is smaller, and the piano black insert around the door handle has been deleted:


Silver door handle is larger and easier, and nicer to hold:


Ambient lighting strips run across the dashboard, on the doorpads and below the armrests:


Front seats are unchanged in design, but get new leatherette upholstery. HTX and HTX+ variants get this beige & navy upholstery. Only the HTX+ variant gets ventilated seats. HTK, HTK+ and HTK+(O) variants get black fabric and leatherette upholstery, while HTE and HTE(O) variants get black & navy semi-leatherette upholstery:


A closer look at the perforated leatherette upholstery:


Driver seat gets 4-way electric adjustment. Seat height and fore & aft adjustment are still manual:


While ORVMs remain unchanged in design, they now get blind spot warnings:


Centre fascia looks clean and uncluttered:


12.25-inch HD touchscreen has a crisp display and is very slick to operate. Visibility is good even under direct sunlight. It comes with voice commands and connected car features with OTA (over-the-air) updates. The Bose 8-speaker sound system has been retained:


While you get Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, it is not wireless. The smaller 8-inch touchscreen gets wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay:


Inbuilt navigation has been provided:


Kia Connect is integrated with Amazon Alexa (Home to Car):


There are different settings for the driver assistance system, and you can choose to turn off the ones that you don't want to use. You have different vehicle-related settings as well for the lights, door, climate control and even the instrument cluster:


Touchscreen doubles up as a display for the 360-degree camera feature. Adaptive guidelines have been provided. The display is clear and there’s no lag:


Panel to control the infotainment and climate control systems has two rotary knobs on the sides. The rest of the switches are touch-type. You can switch between the infotainment can A/C controls by touching the panel and moving it upwards or downwards. Kia calls this a "swap switch":


While the shift pattern remains the same, the shifter is new. It is almost all black with a small silver insert, and the release button is thicker than before:


The manual handbrake has been replaced by an electric one. Buttons for the electric handbrake and auto hold are placed on the right just behind the gear shifter. The additional space available has allowed for another storage area to be accommodated:


A small waste bin is also available:


Roof console houses two individual map lights, the sunroof controls and the Bluetooth mic:


A sunglass holder with a soft lining has also been provided:


HTX and HTX+ variants get a fully electric dual-pane panoramic sunroof. HTK+(O) variants of the turbo-petrol and diesel get a regular sunroof:


Thick, opaque cover has been provided, unlike some translucent ones that we get in cars these days:


Sunvisors are basic, with the passenger unit getting a vanity mirror without a cover or illumination, and the driver unit getting just a ticket holder:


Keyfob gets buttons on the side. You can remotely open or close the car's windows with it:


Rear doorpads get the same theme as the ones in the front:


6-seater version gets captain seats for the second row. This configuration is only available in the HTX+ variant of the turbo-petrol:


Front passenger seat can be moved forward and its backrest adjusted by the rear passenger using this "Boss mode" lever:


While the tray and lower seatback pocket have been retained on the seatback of the front passenger seat, the storage net at the top has been replaced by another enclosed pocket. The seatback is no longer hard plastic. The cable minder on the side of the tray has been deleted:


Due to the addition of the panoramic sunroof, the roof-mounted A/C vents for the second row have been moved to the sides:


Also, the rear cabin lamps are now housed within the grab handles:


Third row seats with the new upholstery. Like before, the backrests are split in a 50:50 ratio and can be reclined or folded forward. Adjustable headrests have been provided:


Seatbelt buckles can be neatly stowed in pockets:


Markings for the ISOFIX anchors have been changed:


Third row seats get a cabin light and two roof-mounted A/C vents:


At 216 litres, boot space remains unchanged. Bag hooks on the seatbacks of the third row seats have been deleted:


All other storage spaces and features have been retained:


With the third row seats folded forward, you get a lot more cargo space and a flat boot floor:


Even more space is available if the second row seats are tumbled:

[Aditya]

Driving the Kia Carens Clavis 1.5L Turbo-Petrol DCT Automatic

The Carens Clavis is powered by the same 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that is found in multiple cars from the Kia and Hyundai stables. It produces an impressive 158 BHP (@ 5,500 rpm) and 253 Nm (@1,500-3,500 rpm). This 1.5L turbo-petrol engine is available with a 7-speed DCT automatic or a 6-speed MT or 6-speed iMT.

Fire up the engine, and it's refined at idle, silently purring away. Hyundai-Kia powertrains have always set NVH benchmarks, and this car is no different. Shift to D or R, and it moves off the line smoothly. Without any throttle input, the car crawls forward. Crawling at city speeds isn’t very dramatic and the 1.5L is very well-behaved. With light to medium throttle inputs, you can go about your daily commute quite comfortably. The throttle response is smooth, and power delivery is linear. The 7-speed dual-clutch transmission is also seamless when moving through the gears. Start driving and you will appreciate the healthy low-end of this engine. Thanks to the turbocharger and direct injection, you’re never at a shortage of power. Just floor the accelerator if you want to close a gap in traffic or make that quick overtake. The engine and gearbox will do the rest.

Get on some open roads and you can let the Carens Clavis stretch its legs. Put your right foot down and before you know it, you’ll hit triple-digit speeds. Outright acceleration is good, but not as urgent as some other 1.5-litre turbo-petrols that we have driven. The turbo delivers a strong mid-range punch that will take care of all the overtaking on the highway. You can cruise along the highway at 100 km/h while the engine spins at a relaxed ~1,900 rpm. Even at 120 km/h, the engine felt relaxed with the rev counter reading ~2,300 rpm. The Carens Clavis won't break a sweat cruising at these speeds all day long.

The dual-clutch transmission moves through the gears seamlessly. The kickdown response time is quick enough and the gearbox doesn’t hesitate to drop down the gears to get the engine into the powerband. When you are in the mood for some fun, switch to Sport mode and start flipping the paddle shifters for manual control. The ECU matches the revs, which is always very satisfying. While the overall NVH package is good, the engine doesn't sound very sporty at high revs. Kia has restricted the maximum rpm to ~5,500, which is too low and well below the start of the redline. The paddle shifters are responsive, and you can extract some performance from the engine using them for quick overtakes or keeping the engine in the powerband. You can engage the gearbox manual mode by sliding the gear lever to the right (when in D), and this makes the gearbox hold on to the gears a bit longer. You can also take control of the gears using the paddle shifters and manually keep the engine in the power band.

The Carens Clavis gets 3 drive modes - Eco, Normal and Sport.

Eco Mode - Engage the Eco mode when you want to extract maximum fuel efficiency. The throttle response is dulled, but given the power on tap, the mode is quite comfortable to use in the city. In fact, we prefer driving in this mode in the city as the car becomes a lot smoother to drive. The Auto Start-Stop feature is activated automatically when you select the Eco mode. Also, while driving in the city in Eco mode, we noticed that the gearbox wasn't downshifting easily when the accelerator was pressed. It wanted to stay in the higher gears to extract more fuel efficiency.

Normal Mode - This is the default mode and, just as the name suggests, it's normal to drive. There is a noticeable difference between Normal and Eco mode. This mode can be used for day-to-day driving, which has a mix of city and open roads.

Sport Mode - Engage this mode when you want the car to be more responsive to your inputs. The throttle response is sharper, and the transmission also holds on to gears a bit longer in this mode. The steering is also noticeably heavier, although not as much as enthusiasts would like (more on this later). Sport mode isn't something you'd want to engage in the city as it can get a bit jerky to drive.

Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH)

The 1.5-litre unit is very refined overall. At city speeds, you can barely hear the engine in the cabin. However, rev the engine and it is quite audible. Rev hard (and you will do that because of the nature of this turbo-petrol), and the noise can get irritating for the occupants. There is no insulation under the bonnet, which might be contributing to this. Vibrations are well controlled and cruising with the family on the highway should be comfortable.

Tyre noise does creep into the cabin at higher speeds, and there is a hint of wind noise at speeds above 100 km/h.

Mileage & Fuel economy

The ARAI-certified fuel efficiency for the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol DCT is 16.66 km/l (15.95 km/l for the MT and iMT). Of course, the real-world FE numbers will be much lower, considering that turbo-petrol DCTs are very sensitive to the driving style. We’ll wait for some ownership reviews to get a better picture of real-world fuel efficiency. Fuel tank capacity remains the same at 45 litres, and the Carens Clavis is E20 compatible.

Bonnet gets no insulation underneath:

Suspension

McPherson strut suspension at the front:


Coupled torsion beam axle at the rear:

Ride Comfort

The Carens Clavis sports a McPherson strut suspension at the front and a torsion beam setup at the rear. Start driving and you will immediately notice that the car rides in a comfortable manner. Low-speed ride quality is absorbent, and even large potholes are handled well. IMHO, the suspension tune is perfect for a 6/7 seater. It's neither too soft, nor too stiff. You will love how comfortable the Carens Clavis is, even on poor roads. Ride quality is impressive for the segment, arguably even for a segment above.

HTK+ (O) and higher variants ride on 215/55 section tyres on 17-inch wheels and have recommended tyre pressure of 33 PSI and 31 PSI at the front and rear (34 PSI and 35 PSI - full load), respectively. Lower variants riding 16 and 15-inch wheels and taller rubber will offer a cushier ride.

Handling & Dynamics

Out on the highway, the Carens stays composed even at triple-digit speeds. Its road manners are neutral, just as you would expect from a 3-row family crossover. You can cruise at highway speeds quite comfortably. You only feel the softer suspension and additional length during quick lane changes. The rear swings around a little later after you turn the wheel. It's more about being able to know how hard you can chuck the car around when doing abrupt direction changes.

Throw the Carens into a corner and it responds better than you'd expect from a 6/7-seater. Yes, there's body roll, but it's within acceptable limits. It's very car-like and less MPV-like, which means you can maintain a line across a corner without lifting off. Also, it's good to know that the Carens has electronic stability control across all variants to help in emergency situations.

Steering

The Carens Clavis gets a well-tuned EPS. It is one-finger light & smooth in the city. As the speedometer climbs, the EPS feels reasonably direct and fast too. The good all-round visibility, smooth gearboxes (automatics in particular) and light controls make this car easy to drive in urban conditions. On the highway, the steering feels stable and has no nervousness. However, we would have liked a bit more feedback from the steering.

Braking

Kia has made all-wheel disc brakes standard across all variants. Additionally, you also get brake assist and ABS. However, we found the braking in the Carens Clavis to be weaker than expected. The pedal travels for quite a distance before the brakes bite, and while the stopping power is adequate for regular driving, we felt it could have been stronger to inspire confidence while braking from high speeds.

Niggles & Problems

While most of the feedback about this 1.5-litre turbo-petrol has been positive, the turbo-petrol engine with the dual-clutch transmission is something you should be careful with.

Like all Kia cars, the Carens Clavis comes with a standard warranty of 3 years/unlimited km (extendable up to 5 years) and 3 years RSA. It’s very much advisable to go for the maximum extended warranty. Don’t even think about it twice. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

Disclaimer: Kia invited Team-BHP for the Carens Clavis test drive. They covered all the travel expenses for this driving event.

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[Mr.Bentley]

Thanks for the review!

I got a chance to take a colleague's Carens on a short 250KM trip with family (4 adults and an infant), and it has been a memorable one for all of us. The composure, bump absorption and most importantly the S P A C E was amazing (coming from a Grand i10).

I've driven my FIL's Triber extensively, and I became a fan of MPV's flexibility. But Carens took my 'fan'ship to next level. This facelift looks classier, and I just want to get one on my way home from work!

PS: The 1.5L NA petrol Carens that I drove has returned a sweeeet overall mileage of 18KMPL on a 10% city and 90% highway drive!

[Born2Win]

Great review as usual, as a previous gen Carens owner, it's good to see additional features along with ADAS as well without compromising the space which is its USP
Hope Kia has reinforced its structure so to get good safety results.
Now all it depends on KIA at how much price they will launch

[Brumby]

Originally Posted by Aditya

The Carens Clavis is powered by the same 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that is found in multiple cars from the Kia and Hyundai stables. It produces an impressive 158 BHP (@ 5,500 rpm) and 253 Nm (@1,500-3,500 rpm). This 1.5L turbo-petrol engine is available with a 7-speed DCT automatic or a 6-speed MT or 6-speed iMT.

Disclaimer: Kia invited Team-BHP for the Carens Clavis test drive. They covered all the travel expenses for this driving event.

Thank you for another detailed review.

I like the front end and alloys of Carens over Clavis.

Offering manual gearbox with Clavis is really appreciated.

A few years ago I was looking for Seltos manual variant, but the dealership advised that only iMT is being offered and Kia has stopped the production of MT variants.

Did Kia provide the manual variants for test drive? In your opinion, will it be any different from the manual variant of Verna/Creta. I assume that the engine-gearbox combination is the same and no changes are made to the gearbox for the added weight.

[furyrider]

Brilliant review as always! I hope Kia made structural changes this time around. Carens when launched was a great package for the price. I hope Kia prices the facelift sensibly.

The drawer for keeping parking tickets, etc., that is provided in the Carens has been omitted

This was such a nifty feature. I use this almost every time I go on a road trip on my Carens. I wish Kia retained this.

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The spare appears to be the 16-inch MRF Wanderer. Unlike the outgoing model, which had a full-size spare (as in all 5 wheels are of the same size), the HTX variants of the Clavis seem to be equipped with a 16-inch spare tire instead.

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So, the AC vents for the last row remain unchanged. I hope Kia corrected the condensation issue which plagued the current generation.

Fuel tank capacity remains the same at 45 litres

Given that the vehicle is mostly used as a people mover, I wish Kia took this opportunity to increase the tank capacity. I have a Diesel manual, and I get anywhere between 400-500 KM (city, depending on traffic) or 700-800 KM (highways) on a full tank. Well, if I pushed until I got the low fuel warning, I could squeeze out another 100 Km out of it, but it is not something I prefer. I believe the range for the petrol variants is even lower. While this is a very decent range, having a bigger tank would've been great. I guess this is reserved for the next generation of the Carens.

[UD17]

I (+ 3 family members) travelled with hired Kia Carens recently from Delhi airport to Jim Corbett. In my earlier trips, i always rented Innova Crysta. This time the quoted price for Crysta was outrageous so booked Carens and what a wonderful experience it was for:

- Inside space is better than Crysta
- Luggage space is better than Crysta
- Low NVH than Crysta (Crysta has a very high lugging vibration)
- Less tiring journey, Saved 50% cost, smooth drive
- Mileage shown in MID was 23KMPL from Delhi to Corbett (280Kms approx.)

Carens is indeed an underdog car. The power never felt inadequate. Its a great option for people who don't want to own Crysta for any reason.

[TusharK]

Kia Carens Clavis fuel efficiency figures revealed

Kia is all set to launch the Carens Clavis in India next week. It will be available with three engine options, and the company has now revealed their ARAI-certified fuel efficiency figures.



The Carens Clavis will be offered with a familiar set of engines. These include 1.5-litre petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines.

The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine produces 113 BHP and 144 Nm and comes paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Its ARAI-claimed mileage is 15.34 km/l.

The 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit produces 158 BHP and 253 Nm. It will be available with a 6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT and 7-speed DCT. The manual and iMT versions deliver 15.95 km/l, while the dual-clutch automatic version returns 16.66 km/l.

The 1.5-litre diesel engine pumps out 114 BHP and 250 Nm. It is paired with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. The claimed fuel efficiency figures are 19.54 km/l and 17.50 km/l, respectively.

Prices for the Kia Carens Clavis will be announced on May 23. The standard Carens will continue to be on sale. It will be available in a single variant.

Link to Team-BHP News

[VaibhavShatna95]

Love the new styling for this car, had postponed my purchase and waited for it to launch. Panoramic sunroof is a plus looking at long term ownership I want to have with this car.

Already booked HTX IMT variant as I think it has everything I need. Maruti Invicto was a strong contender but I don't like the interiors and the way Innova/Invicto have positioned their automatic lever way in the front, gives too much wagon vibes.

Hopefully I can bring this one home soon

[SuperGirl_Dad]

Originally Posted by Aditya

Third row seats with the new upholstery. Like before, the backrests are split in a 50:50 ratio and can be reclined or folded forward. Adjustable headrests have been provided:
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Does the side curtain airbag cover the third row of seats? Or do the third row get the short end of the stick.

[sharmanova]

Kia Carens Clavis prices leaked:

The leaked prices suggest that the Kia Carens Clavis will have a price tag ranging from Rs 11.59 Lakh to Rs 20.39 Lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai). The pricing for the 1.5-litre NA petrol variants might range from Rs 11.59 Lakh to Rs 12.89 Lakh (ex-showroom). Whereas the 1.5-litre Turbo petrol variants may have a price tag ranging between Rs 13.19 Lakh & Rs 20.39 Lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai). Lastly, the diesel variants may carry a price tag ranging from Rs 13.32 Lakh to Rs 18.99 Lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai).

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[ramki.grandhi]

Thank you for the review, I've thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

Originally Posted by Aditya

• Turbo-petrol revs to just ~5,500 rpm. It's a powerful motor with 158 BHP on tap, so we wish it went higher for driving pleasure

Can you please help me understand, why this con is mentioned for Clavis but not for other turbo petrol cars? Does it feel like under powered at any rev band? Even 2.0 tsi is limited to rev till 6k rpm, XUV700 petrol revs till 5k rpm only.