The Carens Clavis is available in seven variants and comes with three engine options: Petrol, Turbo Petrol & Diesel.

Last week, Kia unveiled the Carens Clavis for the Indian market. While bookings are already open, prices will be announced on May 23.

The Carens Clavis is essentially an updated version of the existing Carens, which will be sold alongside the new model. The Carens Clavis is available in seven variants: HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX and HTX+, while the standard Carens will be offered in a single Premium (O) trim.

The Carens Clavis features a redesigned exterior with the brand’s signature Digital Tiger Face with Ice Cube MFR LED headlamps, LED DRLs, Starmap LED connected taillamps, and new 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.

Inside, the Carens Clavis offers 3-row seating. The 2-row seats can slide and recline and have a one-touch electric tumble function. The car comes with a 26.62-inch dual panoramic display featuring the digital instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, a 4-way powered driver’s seat, ventilated front seats, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, a seat-mounted air purifier, a 360-degree camera, and Level 2 ADAS.

The Carens Clavis will be available with three engine options. These include the 1.5L Petrol, 1.5L Turbo Petrol and 1.5L Diesel engine. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT, 6-speed automatic, and a 7-speed DCT.

Kia has discontinued all variants except the Premium (O) trim.

Kia has rejigged the Carens lineup following the global debut of the Carens Clavis. The carmaker has already confirmed that the new model will be sold alongside the existing Carens, which will only be offered in a single entry-level trim.

Kia has discontinued all variants except the Premium (O) trim. It is priced at Rs 11.41 lakh (ex-showroom). The standard Carens is only available in a 7-seater configuration and misses out on features like ventilated seats, automatic climate control, ambient lighting, cruise control, a sunroof and Level 2 ADAS.

The Carens Premium (O) trim is available with three engine options. These include a 1.5-litre petrol, a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. While the NA petrol and diesel versions get a 6-speed manual, the turbo-petrol engine is paired with a 6-speed iMT.

I went to Kia showroom to test drive Syros after hearing all the hype and in doing so I got opportunity to see Carens Gravity variant in real life.

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I might have missed the news of Kia reshuffling Carens variants at the start of this or in last quarter of 2024. I went to Kia showroom to test drive Syros after hearing all the hype and in doing so I got opportunity to see Carens Gravity variant in real life.

Carens Gravity variant
Pros:
- Costs about ₹13.6 lakh.
- Spacious 7 seater with slidable second row.
- Ample space to put water bottles, phone and other knick knacks.
- Rear door sunshades which will be very useful during summers to block sun and heat.
- Small opening in the roof (single pane sunroof) which should not heat up the cabin a lot during summers.
- Single drive mode which is okay for MPV. Turbo petrol and iMT would be good combination to get the car in lower gears for quick overtakes on highways.
Cons:
- No rear wiper or defogger which will cause issues in rear visibility in rainy season.
- Manual AC can be lived with and will require intervention at times to turn on or off and control cabin temperature.

Syros HTK+ DCT
Pros:
- Costs ₹12.79 lakh which seems VFM. Prices of all variants above HTK+ loose VFM quotient and at that price point looks start to matter more to me.
- All hard plastics except driver center arm rest. Kia provides so much plastics all around normal touchpoints where I start loosing premium feel inside the car cabin. I don't understand why Kia and Hyundai skip adding soft touch leatherette or cloth on door pads.
- EPB with auto hold is good in bumper to bumper traffic.
- 3 selectable drive modes. There was lot of noise in Sport mode as compared to normal mode and it felt like the engine was straining. I would not miss driving modes in Syros if it was not provided.

My conclusion after experiencing Syros and Carens in the same showroom:
Carens Gravity seems better than Syros HTK+ for ₹80k more as Carens gets
- Factory fitted leatherette black seats
- More soft touch material on arm rest and door arm rests as compared to all hard plastics on Syros HTK+ DCT
- More interior space and boot space after you fold the third row flat.
- Rear shades which are usable in day to day life.

iMT Gearbox
- Premium (O)
- Gravity
- Prestige+
I was under impression that iMT gearbox was good. With Kia discontinuing iMT gear box in more and more of their cars, does this indicate some issue with the gearbox itself? Gearbox is a critical part of the car and as a buyer I don't want to buy a car with gearbox which will be discontinued in near future and get stuck due to any part issues and service mechanics not knowing maintenance procedure of iMT gearbox.

Diesel TC AT
- Prestige+ (O)
Diesel automatic is available only in 1 mid variant now. Does this indicate less sales of TC Diesel AT and Kia stopping diesel automatics in the near future?

6 seater
- Prestige (O)
This indicates that people are not buying 6 seater Carens a lot. No other car manufacturer other than Maruti XL6, Tata Safari, Toyota Innova and now Toyota Hycross has been able to sell 6 seaters successfully in Indian market.

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The Clavis will come with a host of active safety features, including Collision Warning.

Kia has released the first teaser of its new MPV for the Indian market. It has been officially christened ‘Clavis,’ and it will be positioned above the Carens.

The teaser video reveals some exterior details of the Kia Clavis. Primarily the front fascia, which includes large L-shaped LED DRLs and triple-pod LED headlights. It is also expected to get redesigned bumpers with silver inserts and new alloy wheels.

Another important feature that has just been confirmed through the teaser is ADAS. The Clavis will come with a host of active safety features, including Collision Warning. It is also expected to get a panoramic sunroof, a larger touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster and a 360-degree camera.

The Clavis is expected to be offered with the same set of engines as the Carens. These include the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT and a 7-speed DCT. The diesel engine will be paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic.

The 2025 Kia Carens will be officially revealed on May 8.

The upcoming Kia Carens has been spied completely undisguised for the first time. The car was spotted during a TVC shoot in Himachal Pradesh.

The image reveals the updated rear fascia of the 2025 Carens. It features a new rear bumper with a silver insert and slightly tweaked LED taillights connected by an LED light bar.

At the front, the Carens will retain the split headlamp setup with L-shaped LED DRLs. The car could also get new dual-tone alloy wheels.

Top variants of the Carens are expected to be equipped with a panoramic sunroof, a larger touchscreen infotainment system, and an updated digital instrument cluster. It could also get advanced safety features like a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS.

The Carens is expected to retain the current set of engines. These include the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT and a 7-speed DCT. The diesel engine will be paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic.

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The 2025 Kia Carens is likely to be sold alongside the current model.

According to a media report, Kia will officially reveal the 2025 edition of the Carens on May 8. It is said that the updated version will be sold alongside the current model.

The new Carens will feature several cosmetic updates on the outside. The car will retain the split headlamp setup but with L-shaped LED DRLs, while the rear will feature vertically stacked LED taillights connected by an LED light bar.

Top variants of the Carens are expected to be equipped with a panoramic sunroof, a larger touchscreen infotainment system, and an updated digital instrument cluster. It could also get advanced safety features like a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS.

The Carens is expected to retain the current set of engines. These include the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT and a 7-speed DCT. The diesel engine will be paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic.

Source: Autocar India

The Carens EV is expected to be launched in June 2025.

According to a media report, Kia will launch the new Carens in India next month. It will be sold alongside the current model. As you may be aware, an electric version of the Carens is also in the works, and is expected to go on sale in June 2025.

The new Carens will feature several cosmetic updates on the outside. Spy images suggest that the car will retain the split headlamp setup but with L-shaped LED DRLs, while the rear will feature vertically stacked LED taillights connected by an LED light bar. The Carens will also come with new 2-tone alloy wheels.

Top variants of the Carens are expected to be equipped with a panoramic sunroof. It could also get advanced safety features like a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS.

Under the hood, the Carens facelift is expected to retain the current set of engines. These include the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines.

The Carens EV is expected to have a similar design, except for a few EV-specific changes such as a blanked-off grille and aero-optimized wheels.

Source: Autocar India

58% of the customers opted for petrol variants, while 42% chose the diesel version.

Kia is celebrating a new milestone with sales of the Carens crossing the 2,00,000-unit mark. The Carens has emerged as one of the fastest-selling models in its segment, taking just 36 months to reach the milestone figure.

According to Kia, top variants account for 24% of the overall Carens sales. 58% of the customers opted for petrol variants, while 42% chose the diesel version. 32% of buyers opted for automatic and iMT variants, and 28% of the buyers opted for the variants with a sunroof. 95% of the total sales came from 7-seater models.

The Kia Carens is also exported to over 70 countries. The company has shipped 24,064 units to global markets.

Kia offers three engine options on the Carens: 1.5-litre petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine, while transmission options include a 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, 6-speed iMT and a 7-speed DCT.

The Carens facelift is expected to retain the current set of engines.

The Kia Carens facelift has been spied testing once again on Indian roads. The latest test mule, while still wrapped in camouflage, reveals new details of the upcoming version.

Spy images suggest that a panoramic sunroof will be a part of the updated Carens’ equipment list. Lower variants are expected to get a single-pane sunroof.

The recent test vehicle also appears to be equipped with ADAS. The sensor module for the system can be seen at the top of the windshield. A front-facing camera is mounted just above the front number plate. The car also has front parking sensors as well as cameras on the ORVMs.

Under the hood, the Carens facelift is expected to retain the current set of engines. These include the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines.

Source: Rushlane

This is a clear design flaw if anyone can notice in the picture. I am adding the link and photos for your reference.

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Thanks to Mani Bhargav for sending this in. Heartfelt gratitude for sharing it with other enthusiasts via this Team-BHP share page!

Hi,

I want to add something to post #1729 - the "KIA CARENS review" thread by "ant_vas". Even I have faced the same rusting issue 2 times. The first time I noticed was in DEC-23, Kia fixed it on warranty in JAN/FEB-24, but after 8-9 months the issue has popped up again in the same spot. I have to report it again and get it fixed again. This is a clear design flaw if anyone can notice in the picture. I am adding the link and photos for your reference.

I think KIA CARENS headlights can also be considered as a design fault, my Hyundai Grand I10 NIOS AMT has great projector lamps comparatively. I don't know how this got through government approvals.

In simple terms, I can say Team-BHP is like an encyclopedia of customer voice, observation, review, knowledge and feedback. Please continue the work.

Here's what BHPian ant_vas had to say in this matter:

All Kia Carens owners should check for this and verify it they also have the same issue. If the issue is seen in other's Carens, then we can demand Kia to act on this to provide a permanent solution may be by recalling and replacing that panel with a different panel with new design which doesn't retain the water

Meanwhile, here's what BHPian vnagarajs recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

I had the same issue and ended up paying out of my pocket for a repaint. But after just 3-4 months, the problem has returned. This time, I'm going to take it up with them. My car is a 2022 Prestige Plus Diesel.

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