Sunday, May 17, 2026

Kia Carens Clavis Variant-Wise Features Revealed

Kia India has today unveiled the new Carens Clavis as the facelift version of the Carens MPV. Its bookings will start at midnight tonight for a token amount of Rs 25,000. It is available in seven variants: HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX, and HTX+. If you’re looking to book one, here’s a look at what each variant is offering.

Carens Clavis HTE

EngineGearbox Options
1.5-litre N.A. Petrol6-speed manual
1.5-litre diesel6-speed manual

Seating Configuration: 7-seater

Key Features: –

  • Exterior: 15-inch gloss black alloys (petrol), 16-inch steel wheels with covers (diesel), front & rear skid plates with metal finish, ice cube-shaped halogen headlamps, wheel arch and side mouldings, black side door garnish, integrated rear spoiler, star map LED taillamp, and pole-type antenna.
  • Interior: Indigo metal paint dashboard with black metal garnish, black-and-beige interiors, luggage board, black-and-navy semi-leather seats, and 2-spoke steering wheel.
  • Comfort & Convenience: Front centre armrest, tilt-adjustable steering, all-four power windows with switch illumination, rear door sunshades, height-adjustable driver seat, seatback pockets, 60:40-split 2nd row seats with sliding/reclining & electric tumble functions, seatback folding armrest in 2nd row, 50:50 split seats in 3rd row with reclininh & full flat folding, adjustable headrests, day/night IRVM, manual AC, rear roof-flushed AC vents, type-C USB charging, and keyless entry.
  • Infotainment: 12.5-inch full LCD cluster with 4.2-inch coloured TFT MID,
  • Safety: Six airbags, ABS, brake assist, electronic stability control, vehicle stability control, rear parking sensors, hill start assist, downhill brake control, tyre pressure sensors, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and all-wheel disc brakes.

Carens Clavis HTE (O)

EngineGearbox Options
1.5-litre N.A. Petrol6-speed manual
1.5-litre Turbo-Petrol6-speed manual
1.5-litre diesel6-speed manual

Seating Configuration: 7-seater

Key Features (over HTE): –

  • Exterior: LED turn signal on side mirrors.
  • Comfort & Convenience: Electrically adjustable side mirrors, automatic headlamps, steering-mounted controls, and 4-stage speed control for rear AC vents.
  • Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen infotainment, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 6 speakers.
  • Safety: Rear-view camera.

Carens Clavis HTK

EngineGearbox Options
1.5-litre N.A. Petrol6-speed manual
1.5-litre Turbo-Petrol6-speed manual
1.5-litre diesel6-speed manual

Seating Configuration: 7-seater

Key Features [over HTE (O)]: –

  • Exterior: Star map LED DRLs, integrated roof rails, and shark fin type antenna.
  • Comfort and Convenience: One-touch auto up/down function for driver window, and automatic AC.
  • Safety: Front parking sensors.

Carens Clavis HTK+

EngineGearbox Options
1.5-litre Turbo-Petrol6-speed manual and 7-speed DCT
1.5-litre diesel6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic

Seating Configuration: 7-seater

Key Features [over HTK]: –

  • Exterior: Kia digital tiger face with diamond finish decor, star Map LED connected tail lamps, and satin chrome beltline.
  • Comfort & Convenience: power adjustable side mirrors with auto-fold functions, rear wiper & washer, rear defogger, smart key with push start/stop button, cruise control, drive modes with DCT/AT variants (Eco/Normal/Sport), remote engine start, electric parking brakes with auto-hold (DCT/AT).
Kia Carens Clavis variants

Carens Clavis HTK+ (O)

EngineGearbox Options
1.5-litre Turbo-Petrol6-speed manual and 7-speed DCT
1.5-litre diesel6-speed manual

Seating Configuration: 7-seater

Key Features [over HTK+]: –

  • Exterior: 17-inch cystal dual-tone alloy wheels.
  • Comfort & Convenience: Electric sunroof (turbo petrol/diesel), LED cabin lamps, and wireless charger.

Carens Clavis HTX

EngineGearbox Options
1.5-litre Turbo-Petrol6-speed iMT and 7-speed DCT
1.5-litre diesel6-speed manual

Seating Configuration: 7-seater

Key Features [over HTK+ (O)]: –

  • Exterior: Ice Cube MFR LED headlamps, front & rear skid plates with satin chrome finish, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signals, and side door garnish inserts metal paint.
  • Interior: 64-colour ambient lighting, triton navy & beige two tone interiors with leatherette seats, opulent dashboard garnish with pad print, and double D-Cut dual-tone leatherette wrapped steering wheel.
Kia Carens Clavis HTX interior
  • Comfort & Convenience: Panoramic sunroof (turbo-petrol), infotainment-temperature control swap switch, auto-dimming IRVM, tilt & telescopic steering, retractable seatback table with cup holders, auto up/down function for all windows, cooling cup holders in centre console, cooling can holders in 2nd row, UV cut glass for all windows, personal LED lamp in 2nd row, dual-dashcam, and in-built air purifier.
  • Infotainment: 12.25-inch infotainment, connected car tech, and OTA updates support.
  • Safety: 360-degree camera with blind-view monitor.

Carens Clavis HTX+

EngineGearbox Options
1.5-litre Turbo-Petrol6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT and 7-speed DCT

Seating Configuration: 6/7-seater

Key Features [over HTX)]: –

  • Exterior: Ice Cube MFR LED headlamps, front & rear skid plates with satin chrome finish, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signals, and side door garnish inserts metal paint.
  • Interior: Rear door spot lamps with Kia logo projection.
  • Comfort & Convenience: 2nd row captain seats with sliding, reclining & tumble funtions (6 Seater), front ventilated seats, 4-way powered driver’s seat, rain-sensing wipers, walk-in lever (1st row passenger seat sliding lever), 8-speaker BOSE premium sound system, paddle shifters (DCT), drive modes (DCT).
  • Safety: Level-2 ADAS.

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