Kia Clavis Is the New Name for the 2025 Carens Facelift—First Look Out

Kia India is all set to unveil the new Carens Facelift on May 8, 2025, and it will be called the “Kia Clavis”. Along with the name announcement, the Korean carmaker has also teased its exterior design for the first time.

• The teaser shows a glimpse of the front and side design of the MPV.
• Upfront, the new Kia Clavis gets 3-pod LED headlamps in a triangular housing, covered by inverted L-shaped LED DRLs, somewhat similar to those in the Mahindra XEV 9e.
• The grille of the Clavis seems similar to that of the Kia Syros. Keen eyes could also notice a camera on the front of the MPV, confirming a 360-degree camera setup.
• The teaser also shows a panoramic sunroof on the Clavis and a fully digital driver’s display.
• The driver’s display shows forward collision warning, confirming the presence of an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suite on the MPV.
• It is also expected to get newly designed alloy wheels.

• While the rear design and interior are yet to be seen. It is likely to get a slightly redesigned rear profile with Kia Carnival-like connected LED tail lamps.
• Inside, it is expected to feature a redesigned dashboard layout, with key elements including a twin connected display setup for the infotainment and instrument cluster, and a new 2-spoke steering wheel. It is also likely to receive a dual-zone climate control, a ventilation function for rear seats in the 6-seater trim, and new seat upholstery.

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Kia Clavis: Powertrain Options

• We expect the Kia Clavis to be offered with Carens’ 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol (160PS/253Nm) and 1.5-litre diesel engine (116PS/250Nm) options.
• Like the Sonet & Syros duo, we expect it to also skip the naturally aspirated petrol engine option, just like the Syros.

Expected Price and Rivals

The Clavis will be sold alongside the existing Carens, We believe it to command a significant premium over the Carens, which currently ranges between Rs 10.60 lakh and Rs 19.70 lakh (ex-showroom). Once launched, it will serve as a premium alternative to the Maruti Ertiga, XL6, and Toyota Rumion.

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