Kia India has added a new HTE (EX) variant to the Carens Clavis lineup, with prices ranging from Rs 12.55 lakh to Rs 14.53 lakh (ex-showroom). With this update, the three-row people mover is now available in a total of eight variants: HTE, HTE (O), HTE (EX), HTK+, HTK+ (O), HTX, HTX (O) and HTX+.
| Carens Clavis HTE (EX) | Ex-Showroom Price |
| 1.5 NA Petrol | Rs 12.55 lakh |
| 1.5 Turbo Petrol | Rs 13.42 lakh |
| 1.5 Diesel | Rs 14.53 lakh |
This new trim makes a few convenience features more affordable. However, it is only available with a manual gearbox.
Kia Carens Clavis HTE (EX) – What’s New?
Positioned above the HTE (O) variant, the new HTE (EX) trim brings a host of additional convenience features such as an electric sunroof, automatic climate control, one-touch up/down function for driver window, LED DRLs and LED cabin lamps. Earlier, the sunroof was offered from the HTK+ (O); hence, the new trim lowers the entry point for this feature by over Rs 3 lakh.
The other notable amenities of the HTE (EX) variant include the rear window sunshades, an 8-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 6-speaker sound system, steering-mounted controls, powered side mirrors with turn indicators, a semi-digital instrument cluster, rear AC vents, tyre pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX anchors, six airbags, a rear parking camera, and much more.
Its petrol version also comes with 15-inch blacked-out alloy wheels, whereas the diesel version gets a larger 16-inch steel wheels.
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Engine Specifications
The Carens Clavis comes with two petrol and one diesel engine options, specifications of which are detailed below: –
| Engine | 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre diesel |
| Max Power | 115 PS | 160 PS | 116 PS |
| Peak Torque | 144 Nm | 253 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission* | 6-speed Manual | 6-speed Manual, 6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT | 6-speed Manual, 6-speed torque converter automatic |
| Claimed Fuel Efficiency (Mileage) | 15.34 kmpl | 15.95 kmpl (manual/iMT) 16.66 kmpl (DCT) | 19.54 kmpl (manual) 17.50 kmpl (auto) |
As mentioned above, the new HTE (EX) variant only comes with a manual gearbox with all engine options.
Rivals
The Kia Carens Clavis can be seen as a premium alternative to the Kia Carens, Maruti Suzuki XL6, Ertiga, and Toyota Rumion.
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