Kia Carens 7-Seater MPV Launched At Rs 8.99 Lakh

Highlights: –

• The Kia Carens price ranges from Rs 8.99 lakh to Rs 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
• Prices are introductory and will be revised in near future.
• It is 4,540mm long and has segment’s largest wheelbase of 2,780mm.
• Available in 5 trims: Premium, Prestige, Prestige Plus, Luxury, and Luxury Plus.
• Gets 8 monotone colour options.
• Safety features like 6-airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, hill start assist, down brake control, tyre pressure monitoring system, all-wheel disc brakes are standard across the lineup.
• Engine options include 115PS 1.5-litre petrol and diesel, and 140PS 1.4-litre T-GDI petrol.

Kia Carens 6/7-seater MPV has been launched in India, with prices starting from Rs 8.99 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom Delhi). It is available in five broad trims, namely Premium, Prestige, Prestige Plus, Luxury, and Luxury Plus. Here are the detailed pricing: –

Kia Carens Variant	1.5 Petrol	1.5 Diesel	1.4 Turbo Petrol
Premium	Rs 8.99 lakh	Rs 10.99 lakh	Rs 10.99 lakh
Prestige	Rs 9.99 lakh	Rs 11.99 lakh	Rs 11.99 lakh
Prestige Plus	–	Rs 13.49 lakh	Rs 13.49 lakh (MT) Rs 14.59 lakh (DCT)
Luxury (6/7 seat)	–	Rs 14.99 lakh	Rs 14.99 lakh
Luxury Plus (6/7 seat)	–	Rs 16.19 lakh (MT) Rs 16.99 lakh (AT)	Rs 16.19 lakh (MT) Rs 16.99 lakh (AT)

Also Read: Kia Carens Vs Hyundai Alcazar: Key Difference

Kia Carens – Exterior Design

Sharing its underpinnings with the Seltos SUV, the Carnes has a more MPV-like stance and lacks the aggressiveness of an SUV. It debuts the brand’s global ‘Opposites United’ design language in India, featuring Kia’s latest iteration of the tiger-nose grille up front, flanked by Y-shaped LED daytime running lamps with a split headlamp setup underneath. The Recreational Vehicle (RV) also gets body cladding all around the car, giving it a slightly rugged appearance.

The other notable design elements of the car include a tapering roofline, an upright tailgate section with connected LED tail lamps, and silver skid plates, boosting its overall credentials.

Dimension-wise, the Kia Carens is 4,540mm long and has a segment’s largest wheelbase of 2,780mm. Here’s how its fares against its sibling rival, the Hyundai Alcazar: –

	Kia Carens	Hyundai Alcazar
Length	4540mm	4500mm
Width	1800mm	1790mm
Height	1708mm	1675mm
Wheelbase	2780mm	2760mm

Kia Carens – Interior and Features

Inside, the Carens gets a distinctive dual-tone dashboard layout from other Kia offerings, with glossy black colour trim and a 10.25-inch integrated touchscreen infotainment system. It will be offered in both 6-and 7-seater configurations with segment-first electrically tumble seats in the middle row for added comfort and convenience. 

Features onboard include a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, digital driver’s display, connected car tech, in-built air purifier, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, 64-colour ambient lighting, auto climate control with roof-mounted rear AC vents, ventilated front seats, an electric sunroof, etc.

Standard safety kit comprises 6-airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, hill start assist, down brake control, tyre pressure monitoring system, all-wheel disc brakes, and much more. Click here for variant-wise features details.

Kia Carens All Colour Options

Kia Carens get eight monotone colours to choose from, out of which three are exclusive to the Carens only. Click here for variant-wise colour choices.

Engine and Gearbox

As mentioned above, the Kia Carens is available with three engine options: 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol, 1.5-litre diesel, and 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol. Here’s a look at their specifications: –

	1.5-litre NA Petrol	1.4-litre Turbo-petrol	1.5-litre Diesel
Max Power	115PS	140PS	115PS
Peak Torque	144Nm	242Nm	250Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT	6-speed MT / 7-speed DCT	6-speed MT / 6-speed AT
0-100 kmph Sprint Time	11.5 seconds	10 seconds (MT), 10.2 seconds (AT)	12.4 seconds (MT), 13.4 seconds (AT)
Claimed Mileage	15.7kmpl	16.2kmpl (MT), 16.5kmpl (DCT)	21.3kmpl (MT), 18.4kmpl (AT)

Also Read: Kia Seltos Diesel Likely To Be Replaced With A Hybrid Powertrain

Competition Check

Ongoing by the price range, the Kia Carens will serve as a challenger to the Maruti Suzuki XL6, Mahindra Marazzo, Hyundai Alcazar, Mahindra XUV700, Tata Safari, and MG Hector Plus.

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