KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- KIA Carens surpasses 1.5 lakh unit sales in India in 27 months
- Demand for the top-spec versions is high among Indian buyers
- KIA Carens is available in 10 trim levels and with 3 engine options
KIA Carens was launched back in 2022 and the MPV has received a great response in the Indian market. The Carens has now completed 27 months in the market and it has surpassed 1.5 lakh sales in India. The KIA Carens is one of the most feature-loaded MPVs under Rs 20 lakh in India and it comes in multiple engine options. Let's have a look at what makes it so popular in the Indian market. Before moving ahead, join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community to never miss out on any updates from the automotive world.
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Features
KIA Carens offers a premium design and a plethora of features. The Carens is one of the most feature-loaded MPVs under Rs 20 lakh. It comes with an electric sunroof, ventilated seats, wireless charging, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, a BOSE premium sound system, air purifier, among other features. Some of these features are not available in any other MPV in the segment.
Multiple-Engine Options
The Carens is available in three engine options to suit different types of buyers. It offers a 1.5-litre NA petrol engine producing 115 PS of power and 144 Nm of peak torque. This engine is mated with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The second engine option is the 1.5-litre diesel motor with 116 PS of power and 250 Nm of peak torque. This engine is available with an option of a 6-speed MT, an iMT gearbox, and an AT gearbox. For the enthusiasts, the Carens comes with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine as well. This engine produces 160 PS of power and 253 Nm of peak torque. This comes with a 7-speed DCT and a 6-speed iMT gearbox.
Different Seating Options
The Carens comes with two seating options 6-seater and 7-seater. The 6-seater variant comes with two captain chairs on the second row whereas the 7-seater version comes with a bench on the second row. Accessing the third row is very easy in both variants, as the Carens features a one-touch tumble button that folds the second-row seat with a single touch.
Variants In Demand
According to the brand, 57% of buyers prefer the petrol powertrain followed by the demand for diesel powertrain with 43%. For the transmission choices, the manual transmission continues to be highly preferred, with 62% of customers opting for it.
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Verdict
KIA Carens has emerged as a highly popular MPV in the Indian market. It attracts all kind of buyers whetehr a family guy who needs spacious MPV for his family, an enthusiasts who need space but with a powerful engine, or whether its a mile muncher who needs a feature loaded vehicle. It competes with the Maruti Suzuki XL6.
