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The MPV market in India has seen significant growth and the South Korean Automaker, KIA has played the role of a key player in this market. KIA India launched the Carens in 2022 and since then it has gained a lot of popularity and adored a lot of houses with its presence. The Carens is one of the most feature-loaded MPVs available under Rs 20 lakh in India. Moreover, it comes with multiple engine and transmission options to suit everyone’s taste. The Carens is an amalgamation of features, space, safety, and performance. It comes with a starting price of Rs 10.52 lakh and goes up to Rs 19.44 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Carens Key Highlights

Fuel TypePetrol & Diesel
Number of Seats7 & 6 Seater
TransmissionManual & Automatic
Engine1482 to 1497 cc
Body TypeMPV
Mileage (Petrol/Diesel)Upto 21 kmpl
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Key Features of KIA Carens

  • Carens Air Purifier
    Air Purifier
  • Carens Instrument Cluster
    Instrument Cluster
  • Carens One-touch tumble seat
    One-touch tumble seat
  • Carens Sunroof
    Sunroof
  • Carens Gear Shifter
    Gear Shifter
  • Carens Ventilated Seat
    Ventilated Seat
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KIA Carens Price

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ManualClutchless Manual (IMT)Automatic (DCT)Automatic (TC)
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Premium 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Petrol, Upto 16 kmpl, Manual
₹ 10.52 Lakh
  • Keyless Entry
  • All Power Windows
  • Rear Door Sunshades
  • Follow Me Home Headlamps
  • 5 Usb Type C Ports
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Premium(O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Petrol, Upto 17.9 kmpl, Manual
₹ 10.92 Lakh
  • Rear View Camera With Dynamic Guidelines
  • Electrically Adjustable Orvms
  • 6 Speakers
  • 8 Inch Infotainment Touchscreen
  • Wireless Android Auto/ Apple Carplay
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Best SellerPrestige 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Petrol, Upto 16 kmpl, Manual
₹ 11.97 Lakh
  • Led Drls
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Front Parking Sensors
  • Automatic Headlamps
  • Driver Side One Touch Up/down With Anti Pinch
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Gravity Gamma 1.5 MPI 6MT
Petrol, Upto 17.9 kmpl, Manual
₹ 12.10 Lakh
  • GPS & Navigation
  • Gear Indicator
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Rear Row Seat Adjustment
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Prestige(O) 1.5L 6 Seater Petrol MT
Petrol, Upto 17.9 kmpl, Manual
₹ 12.12 Lakh
  • Front Parking Sensors
  • Led Taillamps
  • Smart Key Push Butoon Start/stop
  • Remote Engine Start
  • Second Row Captain Seats
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Prestige(O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Petrol, Upto 17.9 kmpl, Manual
₹ 12.12 Lakh
  • Front Parking Sensors
  • Led Taillamps
  • Smart Key Push Butoon Start/stop
  • Remote Engine Start
  • Autoatic Climate Control
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Variant Recommendation

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The KIA Carens is available in six main variants: Premium, Prestige, Prestige+, Luxury, Luxury (O), and Luxury+. The Premium variant is ideal for budget-conscious buyers and fleet operators seeking an affordable MPV option. The Prestige+ variant is highly recommended as it offers a good balance of features. Opt for the Luxury variant if you desire a turbo petrol engine. For those interested in the 6-seater option, the Luxury (O) variant is the top choice. While the Luxury+ variant is pricier, it ensures you won't miss out on any feature, making it worth considering for those prioritizing a comprehensive feature set.

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Expert Verdict on Carens

Exterior8
Interior9
Ride and Handling9

The Kia Carens currently stands out as one of the most value-for-money offerings in its segment, providing a spacious, comfortable, feature-rich, and well-constructed cabin. Setting itself apart from many competitors, the Carens not only offers multiple powertrain options but also includes a comprehensive list of safety features as standard. Overall, this MPV presents an excellent choice for those seeking a dependable, economical, and feature-packed vehicle.

Overall User Rating
4.3/5
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Pros & Cons of KIA Carens

  • What we admire in this car

    • It offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
    • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
    • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
    • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
    • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
    • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
    • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
    • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
    • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
  • What could have been better

    • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
    • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
    • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
    • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
    • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
    • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
    • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit

Should I buy the Carens?

If you're in the market for an MPV priced below Rs 20 lakh in India, the KIA Carens deserves your attention. It delivers a premium cabin ambiance along with a generous array of features. With multiple engine options available, it caters to diverse consumer preferences. However, if you're on a tight budget and prioritize fuel efficiency, the Maruti Suzuki XL6 is worth considering as it offers excellent value for money.

Rivals and Segment 8.5

The Kia Carens compete against other six and seven-seater offerings in the Indian market. These include the more affordable offerings like the 2022 Maruti Ertiga, 2022 Maruti XL6, and the Mahindra Marazzo while the other rivals include Mahindra XUV700, Toyota Innova Crysta, Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, and the Tata Safari. The Carens offers strong competition to the rivals with its VFM pricing, a feature-rich cabin, and sorted powertrain options. It is worth noting that the Maruti Ertiga is currently the best selling 7-seater MPV in the Indian market and with super aggressive pricing, Kia is making all the efforts to give a tough competition to the Ertiga. The XL6 too has been updated recently. In terms of sales, Kia Carens is doing well too and climbing the ladder of success. Overall, Kia Carens caters to the different buyers by offering multiple powertrain options. 

Summary

The Carens enters a busy segment with ample SUV and MPV options. However, it has immediately become a very popular family vehicle .

Modern Urban Cool Look 8
Premium Interior With No Compromise On Convenience Features 9
Good Ride And Handling 9
Verdict 8.5
Multiple-Engine Options To Choose 9

KIA Carens Competitors

  • Maruti XL6
    ₹ 11.61 - ₹ 14.61 Lakh
    Maruti XL6

    Safety

    4 Airbags

    Mileage

    20 kmpl

    Seating Capacity

    6 Seater

    Key Features of XL6
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    360 View Camera

  • KIA Seltos
    ₹ 10.90 - ₹ 20.35 Lakh
    KIA Seltos

    Safety

    6 Airbags

    Mileage

    17.9 kmpl

    Seating Capacity

    5 Seater

    Key Features of Seltos
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    10.25-inch HDTouchscreen AVNT

  • Maruti Ertiga
    ₹ 8.69 - ₹ 13.03 Lakh
    Maruti Ertiga

    Safety

    4 Airbags

    Mileage

    20.3 kmpl

    Seating Capacity

    7 Seater

    Key Features of Ertiga
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    Paddle Shifters

  • Mahindra Scorpio N
    ₹ 13.85 - ₹ 24.54 Lakh
    Mahindra Scorpio N

    Safety

    6 Airbags

    Mileage

    16 kmpl

    Seating Capacity

    7 Seater

    Key Features of Scorpio N
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    8-inch Touchscreen Infotainment Sys...

  • Maruti Grand Vitara
    ₹ 10.99 - ₹ 20.09 Lakh
    Maruti Grand Vitara

    Safety

    6 Airbags

    Mileage

    27.97 kmpl

    Seating Capacity

    5 Seater

    Key Features of Grand Vitara
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    9-inches Infotainment with Smart Pr...

  • Honda City
    ₹ 11.82 - ₹ 16.35 Lakh
    Honda City

    Safety

    6 Airbags

    Mileage

    18.4 kmpl

    Seating Capacity

    5 Seater

    Key Features of City
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    Infotainment Screen

  • Hyundai Creta
    ₹ 11.00 - ₹ 20.30 Lakh
    Hyundai Creta

    Safety

    6 Airbags

    Seating Capacity

    5 Seater

    Key Features of Creta
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    ADAS

  • Volkswagen Virtus
    ₹ 10.90 - ₹ 19.41 Lakh
    Volkswagen Virtus

    Safety

    6 Airbags

    Mileage

    19.62 kmpl

    Seating Capacity

    5 Seater

    Key Features of Virtus
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    Climatic AC

  • Skoda Kushaq
    ₹ 10.89 - ₹ 18.79 Lakh
    Skoda Kushaq

    Safety

    6 Airbags

    Mileage

    18.86 kmpl

    Seating Capacity

    5 Seater

    Key Features of Kushaq
    imageimageimageimage

    Infotainment Screen with subwoffer

KIA Carens Car Owner Reviews

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  • Design
    4.7
  • Comfort
    4.6
  • Mileage
    4.5
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    Birendra Kumar
    17 Oct 2024
    4.7
    This car is very special in all three rows. Boot space is best among all the seven seated cars. Wheel size seems smaller. It should be at least 17". Seat cushioning should be improved.
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    VINIT
    3 Month ago
    5.0
    Excellent car featured and comfortable to drive. So adjustable and best at 21 km/p.
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    Pradeep
    8 Month ago
    5.0
    KIA Carens is the best car. Good mileage for the diesel variant. Good look. Excellent off-road and in-city performance.
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    Aswanth
    8 Month ago
    5.0
    Good car but mileage is not good. Rest everything is fantastic especially space is very good. You can feel comfortable everywhere inside the car and AC cooling is very nice.
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    Aadil
    9 Month ago
    4.3
    Good car for family and 7 seater comfortable for family I like this car so much I can buy the next month in diesel engine.
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Used KIA Carens Cars

  • 2023 KIA Carens PRESTIGE PLUS 1.4 PETROL 7 STR
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    2023 KIA Carens PRESTIGE PLUS 1.4 PETROL 7 STR

    5879 km • 1st Owner
    13,04,000
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  • 2022 KIA Carens LUXURY PLUS 1.4 PETROL DCT 6 STR
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    2022 KIA Carens LUXURY PLUS 1.4 PETROL DCT 6 STR

    22772 km • 1st Owner
    15,97,000
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  • 2022 KIA Carens LUXURY PLUS 1.4 PETROL 7 STR
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    2022 KIA Carens LUXURY PLUS 1.4 PETROL 7 STR

    17103 km • 2nd Owner
    14,64,810
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  • 2022 KIA Carens LUXURY PLUS 1.5 DIESEL AT 7 STR
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    2022 KIA Carens LUXURY PLUS 1.5 DIESEL AT 7 STR

    34694 km • 1st Owner
    16,03,000
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Latest On KIA Carens

Last Updated on 5th Sep'24 : Kia has launched a new Kia Carens variant called the Gravity. Priced from Rs. 12.1 lakh (ex-showroom), the Gravity sits above the Premium (O) version featuring a dash camera, sunroof, artificial black leather seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel, leatherette door inserts and armrests, LED reading lamps, and Gravity badges.

The Carens has quickly found a place in people’s hearts with its outstanding ride comfort, hidden storage spaces, and refined engines. In just two years since its launch, it achieved the milestone of crossing 1,50,000 units in 2024. Recently, it was reported that Kia India has hiked the prices of the Carens by up to Rs 27,000. That said, it continues to sell without any updates, and we might see its facelift next year.

 

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KIA Carens Videos

  • KIA Carens 1.5L Turbo iMT Review |5 Pros & 3 Cons of the Carens Explained
    KIA Carens 1.5L Turbo iMT Review |5 Pros & 3 Cons of the Carens Explained
    Publish date : 12 September 2023
  • Kia Carens iMT Diesel Review || How To Use This Semi-Automatic iMT Gearbox Explained
    Kia Carens iMT Diesel Review || How To Use This Semi-Automatic iMT Gearbox Explained
    Publish date : 3 June 2023
  • Kia Carens Makes its World Premiere in India
    Kia Carens Makes its World Premiere in India
    Publish date : 25 July 2022
  • 2021 Kia Carens vs Hyundai Alcazar Detailed Comparison | Which 7-Seater Makes More Sense?
    2021 Kia Carens vs Hyundai Alcazar Detailed Comparison | Which 7-Seater Makes More Sense?
    Publish date : 25 July 2022
  • Kia Carens 2022 Walkaround Review With Interior Details || Best Look At The Cabin So Far!
    Kia Carens 2022 Walkaround Review With Interior Details || Best Look At The Cabin So Far!
    Publish date : 25 July 2022
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KIA Carens Colours

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  • Gravity GreyKIA Carens Gravity Grey colour Cars
  • Glacier White PearlKIA Carens Glacier White Pearl colour Cars
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KIA Carens Overview

Top Model
X-Line 1.5L 6 Seater Diesel AT
Base Model
Premium 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Diesel Models
Premium 1.5L 7 Seater Diesel MT, Premium (O) Diesel, Gravity U2 1.5 VGT 6MT, Prestige 1.5L 7 Seater Diesel MT, Prestige Plus 1.5L 7 Seater Diesel MT, Prestige Plus (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Diesel AT, Read more
Automatic Models
Prestige Plus (O) 1.5L Turbo 7 Seater Petrol AT(DCT), Prestige Plus (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Diesel AT, Luxury Plus 1.5L Turbo 6 Seater Petrol AT (DCT), Luxury Plus 1.5L Turbo 7 Seater Petrol AT (DCT), Luxury Plus 1.5L 7 Seater Diesel AT, Luxury Plus 1.5L 6 Seater Diesel AT, Read more

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