The Kia Carens has just achieved a 2 lakh unit sales milestone since its launch in February 2022. Known for its spacious & feature-loaded cabin, the Carens MPV has gathered a lot of attention among potential buyers.
Kia Carens Sales States
The popularity of the Kia Carens is reflected in the strong demand for its top trims, which account for 24% of sales. These higher trims, packed with features like a sunroof, multi-drive modes, ventilated seats, connected car tech, and more, have particularly resonated with buyers.
In terms of powertrain preferences, the petrol variant dominates with 58% of sales, while diesel variants contribute 42%. The rising preference for convenience is evident, as 32% of customers have chosen Automatic and iMT transmission options. Additionally, 28% of the buyers opted for the sunroof-equipped variant and 95% of the total product sales came from the 7-seater models, making it a true family car.
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Kia Carens Powertrain Options
The Kia Carens is being offered with three engine options, the specifications of which are as follows: –
| Engine | 1.5 litre N/A petrol engine | 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine | 1.5-litre diesel engine |
| Max Power | 115 PS | 160 PS | 116 PS |
| Peak Torque | 144 Nm | 253 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed iMT/ 7-speed dual-clutch automatic | 6-speed manual/ 6-speed torque converter automatic |
Kia Carens Price and Rivals
The Kia Carens is priced from Rs 10.60 lakh and Rs 19.50 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), positioing it against the Maruti XL6, Toyota Rumion, and Maruti Ertiga.
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