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Kia Carens launched at Rs. 8.99 lakh

15th February 2022, 12:28 by Tushar Kelshikar

The Carens competes with the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and Hyundai Alcazar.

Kia has launched the Carens 7-seater in India. It is available in five trims - Premium, Prestige, Prestige Plus, Luxury and Luxury Plus. Prices start at Rs. 8.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The carmaker has already received 19,089 bookings.

The Kia Carens SUV shares its underpinnings with the Seltos. The 7-seater features a slim front grille with a chrome garnish and Y-shaped LED daytime running lights on either side. The LED headlamp pods are positioned below the DRL cluster. The repositioned 'Tiger nose' grille is flanked by a set of LED fog lamps. At the rear, the Carens feature L-shaped tail lamps with a reflector stripe in the centre.

On the inside, the Kia Carens comes with a clean dashboard layout featuring a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with an 8-speaker Bose audio system. The car also offers a digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats, automatic climate control with an air purifier and retractable rear trays with cupholders; among others.

Kia Carens feature highlights:

6 airbags (standard across all variants)
Disc brakes on all four corners
Drive modes - Sport, Eco, Normal
Paddle shifters (AT variants)
Ambient lighting
Sunroof

The Kia Carens is available with three engine options. These include a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 113 BHP and 144 Nm, a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol with 138 BHP and 242 Nm and a 1.5-litre diesel that puts out 113 BHP and 250 Nm. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual, 7-speed dual-clutch automatic and a 6-speed torque converter automatic.