Kia India has launched the 2023 iteration of the Carens three-row MPV. Here’s what it packs: –
- For 2023, the Kia Carens has received a new RDE norms-compliant 1.5-litre TGDi turbocharged petrol engine, replacing the 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine.
- This is the same engine that was recently introduced with the Hyundai Alcazar.
- This new engine makes 160PS of maximum grunt and 253Nm of peak twisting force. That’s 20PS/11Nm more than the outgoing 1.4-litre mill.
- Transmission options for this new motor include a 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual) and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT).
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- The carmaker has also updated the existing 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol and diesel engine to the upcoming BS6 Phase-2 emission norms (RDE).
- The manual gearbox option has also been replaced with the 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual) for the diesel powertrain. The 6-speed torque converter automatic continues to be on offer.
- All these engine options can run on E20 fuel (20 per cent ethanol blend).
- The digital instrument cluster is now standard on the higher trims.
- With all these changes, the prices of the MPV have been increased by up to Rs 50,000. Here’s a look at their revised price list: –
Petrol Variants
| Kia Carens Petrol | New Price | Quantum of Price Hike |
| 1.5 N.A. Petrol | ||
| Premium | Rs 10.45 lakh | +Rs 25,000 |
| Prestige | Rs 11.65 lakh | +Rs 25,000 |
| 1.5 Turbo-Petrol Variants | ||
| Premium | Rs 12 lakh | +Rs 45,000 |
| Prestige | Rs 13.25 lakh | +Rs 50,000 |
| Prestige Plus | Rs 14.75 lakh | +Rs 50,000 |
| Prestige Plus DCT | Rs 15.75 lakh | +Rs 50.000 |
| Luxury | Rs 16.2 lakh | +Rs 50,000 |
| Luxury Plus (6-seater) | Rs 17.5 lakh | +Rs 50,000 |
| Luxury Plus (7-seater) | Rs 17.55 lakh | +Rs 50,000 |
| Luxury Plus DCT(6-seater) | Rs 18.4 lakh | +Rs 50,000 |
| Luxury Plus DCT (7-seater) | Rs 18.45 lakh | +Rs 50,000 |
Diesel Variants
| Kia Carens Diesel | New Price | Quantum of Price Hike |
| Premium | Rs 12.65 lakh | +Rs 50,000 |
| Prestige | Rs 13.85 lakh | +Rs 50,000 |
| Prestige Plus | Rs 15.35 lakh | +Rs 50,000 |
| Luxury | Rs 16.8 lakh | +Rs 50,000 |
| Luxury Plus (6-seater) | Rs 18 lakh | +Rs 50,000 |
| Luxury Plus (7-seater) | Rs 18 lakh | +Rs 45,000 |
| Luxury Plus AT (6-seater) | Rs 18.9 lakh | +Rs 50,000 |
| Luxury Plus AT (7-seater) | Rs 18.95 lakh | +Rs 50,000 |