Kia Carens Clavis MPV unveiled with new look, features and tech, EV version confirmed
Kia India has taken the wraps off the new Carens Clavis, bringing a new MPV to its stable. As the name suggests, the new Kia Carens Clavis is based on the Carens that’s currently on sale but packs more features and tech to appeal to the premium MPV buyer segment. The new model also packs a new look in line with the latest offerings from the automaker. Moreover, Kia has confirmed the new Clavis will spawn an electrified version at a later date, bringing the brand's first mass-market EV for the Indian market. Bookings for the new Carens Clavis open at midnight tonight for a token amount of ₹25,000 at the company’s dealerships and online. The launch is slated in a few days.
Kia Carens Clavis Unveiled: What's New?
The new Kia Carens Clavis gets new styling, evolved with cues from the brand’s global models. The front design has been heavily revised with the new signature boomerang-shaped LED DRLs, restyled headlamps, and a more upright front. The new closed grille is identical to the styling elements on the new Syros and EV9. The bumper has been reworked with more angular touches. The profile remains largely unchanged, save for the new 17-inch alloy wheels, while the rear sports redesigned ‘Starmap’ LED taillights with a lightbar connecting both sides. There’s also a new Ivory Silver Gloss paint finish available.
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Petrol
99.8 kWh
561 km
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Kia Carens Clavis: Interior
The cabin also gets a new look with the new 26.62-inch panoramic screen comprising the digital instrument console and infotainment system. There’s also the new two-spoke steering wheel with the offset Kia logo. The model continues to be a three-row offering with the one-touch electric tumble in the second row, which makes it easier to walk into the third row. Moreover, the second row seats also get the sliding and reclining function.
On the feature front, the Clavis gets an 8-speaker Bose sound system, 64-colour ambient lighting, a 360-degree camera, smart key enabled all windows up and down function, a seat-mounted air purifier with roof-mounted air vents, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, four-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, and more.
Kia Carens Clavis: Safety Features
The Kia Carens Clavis comes with Level 2 ADAS that brings over 20 driver assistance features on the MPV. The model also comes with six airbags, ESC, rear occupant alert, and a total of 18 active and passive safety features.
Kia Carens Clavis: Engine Options
Powering the new Carens Clavis will be the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol that develops 113 bhp and the turbo petrol tuned for 158 bhp, as well as the 1.5-litre diesel engine that churns out 114 bhp. The turbo petrol will get a new manual transmission along with the NA petrol, while the turbo petrol and diesel will get automatic gearbox options as well.
Kia Carens Clavis Variants & Colours
Kia has also revealed that the new Carens Clavis will be made available in select variants - HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX & HTX+ - confirming its premium positioning over the Carens. The model will get multiple colour choices, including Ivory Silver Gloss, Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Grey, Sparkling Silver, Aurora Black Pearl and Clear White.
Kia Carens Clavis Expected Price
Kia is yet to confirm the launch date on the new Carens Clavis but expect the model to reach showrooms in a few days. Prices are expected to start from around ₹10.50 lakh, and topping out at ₹19.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The new MPV will take on a host of offerings in the segment including the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and XL6, Toyota Rumion, Toyota Innova Crysta, and the Toyota Innova Hycross.
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