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KIA Carens

Launched in Feb 2022
₹11.41 Lakhs**Ex-showroom price

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Engine

Category Average: 1197.0 - 1497.0 cc

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Carens: 1482.0 - 1497.0 cc

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Mileage

Category Average: 20.33 kmpl

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Carens: 12.6 kmpl

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Category Average: 103.45 bhp

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Carens: 113.0 bhp

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Kia Carens Latest Update

Kia Carens Latest Update

The 2024 Kia Carens has made waves in the automotive market since its launch, showcasing a blend of practical design, comfort, and cutting-edge technology. Perfectly positioned as a family-oriented SUV, the Carens maintains its reputation for offering ample space, quality interiors, and advanced features. Its unique aesthetic and competitive pricing continue to make it one of the top choices in its segment. Overall, the Kia Carens stands as a robust vehicle that successfully marries functionality with style, making it an attractive option for families and adventurers alike.

Kia Carens Price

The pricing for the 2024 Kia Carens has been set competitively, starting at approximately ₹10.59 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base variant and going up to about ₹19.49 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-end models. This range offers various options depending on buyer preferences for features, engine options, and aesthetics.

Kia Carens Launch Date

The 2024 Kia Carens was officially launched in India on January 15, 2024. Since its launch, the Carens has been available to potential buyers across various Kia dealerships nationwide, garnering attention for its packed features and stylish design.

Kia Carens Variants

The 2024 Kia Carens is available in multiple variants, including Premium, Gravity, Prestige, Luxury Plus, and X-Line. Each variant offers different features, allowing customers to choose between basic functionalities or opting for a more feature-rich experience. The entry-level Premium models are priced from ₹10.59 lakh (ex-showroom) and include the standard safety suite alongside features such as semi-leatherette seats, keyless entry, and an eight-inch infotainment display alongside a 12.5-inch instrument cluster. The Gravity variant at ₹12.29 lakh, ex-showroom, adds on a sunroof, black leatherette seats and a dash cam with dual camera. The Prestige variants are priced from ₹11.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and bring premium fabric and leatherette combination seats alongside features such as full auto climate control, drive modes, Smart Key, auto cruise control, and remote engine start. These variants further add Star Map LED DRLs and taillamps alongside 16-inch dual-tone crystal-cut alloys. The Luxury Plus variant brings paddle shifters, ventilated front seats, 2nd row lounge seats and ambient lighting elements. The X-Line variant tops the range at ₹19.49 lakh (ex-showroom) with exclusive X-Line styling and a 10.1-inch rear seat entertainment display.   

Kia Carens Design and Exterior

The Kia Carens features a bold, sporty exterior characterised by sharp lines and a modern silhouette. The front end showcases the signature "tiger nose" grille, flanked by sleek, elongated headlamps providing excellent illumination. The sculpted sides seamlessly converge at the rear, where stylish LED tail lamps and a sporty bumper complete the vehicle's visual appeal. The compact dimensions enhance driveability without compromising on cabin space, making the Carens both practical and visually striking.

Kia Carens Interior

Inside, the 2024 Kia Carens emphasises comfort and modernity. The cabin layout features quality materials, with soft-touch surfaces and premium upholstery that echo luxury. The layout is driver-centric, with intuitive controls and an ergonomic arrangement of essential features. The spacious interior accommodates up to seven passengers comfortably with ample headroom and legroom. Notable technology includes a large touchscreen infotainment system that supports connectivity options such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, providing an exciting driving experience.

Kia Carens Engine Options

The Kia Carens is available with three engine options in total. There is a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that can be mated to a six-speed iMT. This unit makes 158 bhp and 253 Nm of torque. A 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol unit is also available. This unit can be had with a regular six-speed manual and makes 113 bhp and 144 Nm of torque. The 1.5-litre diesel engine with the manual gearbox makes 113 bhp and 250 Nm of torque.   

Kia Carens Fuel Efficiency

The petrol variants offer an average mileage of around 15 - 16 kmpl, while the diesel variants promise up to 17.5 kmpl, addressing the needs of both performance-oriented and economy-focused buyers. These figures are further corroborated by real-world testing, positioning the Carens as an efficient family vehicle.

Safety Features

Safety is one of the hallmarks of the Kia Carens, which comes equipped with advanced features like multiple airbags, electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, hill-start assist, and a rear parking camera. The model scored a commendable rating in crash tests, and features like Kia’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) provide additional peace of mind for drivers, making it a strong contender in the family SUV segment.

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Kia Carens Variants
Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 11.41 Lakhs .
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1497 cc
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Kia Carens Expert Review
Pros
Punchy engineSmooth transmissionLoaded with features
Cons
Not a great handlerFuel economy is not great

MPVs are often ignored by people when they are out in the market to buy a new car. Yes, MPVs do make a lot of sense for Indian families, they are spacious, and practical and would fulfil most of the household needs. However, not everyone prefers their design or wants to be seen in them. This is where the Carens from Kia changed the game. It is an MPV that takes design inspiration from SUVs.

Kia Carens 1.5 Turbo: Powertrain

The 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine gets a direct injection. It produces 158 bhp of max power and 253 Nm of peak torque. That is a bump of 20 bhp and 11 Nm over the 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine.

The new 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine is very smooth and refined.
The new 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine is very smooth and refined.

The engine pulls quite hard and there is plenty of torque available for quick overtakes. The power is delivered in a linear manner and there is torque available throughout the rev range. The engine is very smooth and refined too which helps in keeping the cabin quiet. There are three driving modes on offer - Eco, Normal and Sport. The Eco mode is plenty to drive in the city and the Normal mode is suited for driving on the highways. The Sport mode is where things get a bit serious as the engine gets more responsive, the transmission holds on to the gear and shifting gears can be a bit jerky.

Speaking of transmission, it is very seamless in Eco and Normal mode, most of the time the gearshifts are not even noticeable. It tries to hold on to the second gear in traffic which can make the driver feel a bit of lag. However, there are paddle shifters using which the driver can take manual control of the gearbox and they respond fairly quickly.

Kia Carens 1.5 Turbo: Ride and handling

The interior feels quite premium and is well laid out. However, the piano-black elements could get scratched-up easily.
The interior feels quite premium and is well laid out. However, the piano-black elements could get scratched-up easily.

In terms of ride quality, the Carens is quite comfortable. The suspension does a good job of ironing out bumps and potholes. The steering is light which makes it quite easy to drive in cities. However, as soon as you show Carens some corners, you are immediately reminded that it is an MPV because of the body roll.

Kia Carens 1.5 Turbo: Fuel efficiency

In the city, we managed to get a fuel efficiency figure of just under 10 kmpl whereas out on the highways, the fuel efficiency climbed up to 17 kmpl.

Kia Carens 1.5 Turbo: Verdict

If you are looking for a people mover that does not look like a typical MPV, then you can take a look at the Carens. It comes packed with features, has an up-market interior and a powerful engine. So, it can serve as a family vehicle with a hint of enthusiasm because of that turbo engine.

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Kia Carens Safety Ratings
The Kia Carens has been awarded 3 stars in the Global NCAP test for adult occupancy and 5 stars in child occupancy.

Kia Carens Specifications and Features

Rear AC VentsYes
Body TypeMUV
AirbagsYes
Max Torque144 Nm
Keyless EntryYes
Mileage12.6 kmpl
TransmissionManual
Engine1497 cc
Fuel TypePetrol
SunroofYes

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Kia Carens Mileage

Kia Carens in India is available in Petrol variant. Average mileage of Kia Carens's petrol variant is 12.6 kmpl (As claimed by the brand in ideal road conditions). Kia Carens Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR comes with a 45 litres fuel tank.

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Kia Carens FAQs

The Kia Carens offers a competitive mileage of 12.6 kmpl.
The Kia Carens comes in a single variant which is the Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR providing advanced features and enhanced performance for a premium MUV experience.
Kia Carens is a 7 Seater MUV.
The Kia Carens comes in petrol variant offering a mileage of 12.6 kmpl.
The Kia Carens comes with 1497 engine. It comes with single manual transmission. With 1 variant, it caters to diverse preferences.