In India, Kia has released their fourth vehicle, the Kia Carens MPV. This MPV has generated a stir in India's MPV segment, with an introductory price of Rs 8.99 lakh. The Kia Carens is a well-equipped MPV with five engine options and five variants. In addition, the MPV has two seating configurations. The newly introduced Kia Carens has already received 19,000 bookings in India. We'll tell you everything you need to know about the various Kia Carens variants in this article.
The Carens comes with three engine options- a 1.5-litre NA petrol engine, a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The engines are coupled to various gearbox options, including a six-speed manual on the 1.5-litre petrol, a six-speed manual and torque converter AT unit on the 1.5-litre diesel, and a six-speed manual and 7-speed DCT unit on the 1.4-litre turbo-petrol.
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At safety front, six airbags, ABS, ESC, hill start and descent control, hill-assist control, all-wheel disc brakes, and a tyre pressure monitoring system are standard on all Kia Carens variants.
Kia Carens Premium Rs 8.99 Rs 10.99 Lakh (Ex-showroom)
The Kia Carens Premium is the MPV's entry-level trim and is priced from Rs. 8.99 lakh (ex-showroom). All three engine options are available in the Premium version, but only with a six-speed manual transmission.
The Kia Carens Premium features are as follows:
| 15 and 16-inch steel wheels with full covers | 2-row one-touch electric tumble | 12V Power outlet | 7.5-inch LCD Cluster |
| Rear Spoiler | 2nd and 3rd row AC vents on the roof with controls | 5-USB Type-C ports | Lamps in all rows |
| Black and Beige interior with Indigo accents | Adjustable headrests | 3rd Row boarding assist lamp | Front Armrest with storage |
| All-door power windows | Second-row armrest with cup-holders | Rear-parking sensors | - |
Kia Carens Prestige Rs 9.99 to Rs 11.99 Lakh (Ex-showroom)
The Carens' second variant is the Prestige, which comes with the same engine and transmission options as the Premium. In terms of features, the Prestige trim differs from the entry-level trim in a few ways.
Features offered in Prestige variant additional to Premium:
| Two-tone black and beige interior | Rearview camera with monitor | 8-inch touchscreen infotainment | Front parking sensors |
| Premium fabric and leatherette seats | Keyless Entry | 12.5-inch LCD instrument cluster | Voice recognition |
| Roof rails | Electrically adjustable ORVM with turn indicators | 6-speaker sound system | Sunglass holder |
| Shark Fin Antenna | Driver one-touch up-down window | Steering mounted controls | - |
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Kia Carens Prestige Plus Rs 13.49 lakh to Rs 14.59 lakh (Ex-showroom)
The Kia Carens' third variant is available with 1.4-litre turbo petrol with six-speed manual and DCT transmission, and a 1.5-litre diesel with six-speed manual transmission.
The Kia Carens Prestige Plus features are as follows:
| LED daytime running lamps (DRLs) | Electric folding ORVM | Multi-drive modes (DCT only) | Remote engine start |
| LED tail lamps | Smart key with push-button start | Cruise control | - |
| 16-inch dual-tone crystal cut alloy wheels | Rear wiper, washer, and defogger | First and second-row cooled cup-holders | - |
| Automatic climate control | Rear door sunshades | Keyless lock and unlock | - |
Kia Carens Luxury Rs 14.99 Lakh (Ex-showroom)
The 1.4-litre turbo petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines are available in this Carens variant, both of which are coupled to a manual transmission.
Features offered in Luxury variant additional to Premium Plus:
| LED Headlamps with LED fog lamps | Full leatherette seats | Auto IRVM | Under-seat tray |
| 64-colour ambient lighting | Leather-wrapped D-cut steering wheel | Kia connect UI and OTA map updates | 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system |
| Triton Navy and beige interior | Chrome door handles | Telescopic steering | - |
| Black high gloss dashboard | Smart pure air purifier | Retractable seat back table with cup holder and gadget mount | - |
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Kia Carens Luxury Plus Rs 16.19 to Rs 16.99 Lakh (Ex-showroom)
The Carens Luxury Plus is the top-of-the-line variant, with two engine selections and four transmission choices. The 1.4-litre turbo petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines are available in this trim, with both manual and automatic transmission options.
Features offered in the Luxury Plus additional to Luxury:
| Electric single-pane sunroof | Rain-sensing wipers | Ventilated seats |
| Ambient lighting integrated with drive modes | 8-speaker Bose sound system | Paddle shifters (DCT/AT only) |
| 2nd Row captain seats with sliding, reclining, and tumble | Wireless charging | - |
The 6-seater option with captain seats is only available on Kia's top-spec Luxury Plus model. All other models come standard with a 7-seater layout.
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