Kia Carens Clavis launched in India at Rs 11.5 lakh: Features, variants, specs and more
Kia India has finally launched the new Kia Carens Clavis MPV in the Indian market with prices starting from Rs 11.5 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings for the new Clavis are already underway, interested customers can book it online or by visiting their nearest Kia dealership. The booking amount is set at Rs 25,000 and the deliveries are expected to begin soon. The new Kia Clavis is essentially the more premium version of the Kia Carens and features heavily updated exterior design, sharp looks, new interior, additional features, added safety and much more. The Carens Clavis will be offered in seven variants- HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX and HTX+. Colour options include Ivory Silver Gloss, Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Grey, Sparkling Silver, Aurora Black Pearl, and Clear White. Detailed variant-wise prices below.
The MPV showcases a redesigned exterior, with particular emphasis on the front, where design elements draw influence from Kia’s global EV5 styling cues. The grille area appears more streamlined and minimal, flanked by angular LED headlamps and a full-width light bar. Along the sides, the vehicle rides on fresh 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, styled in a pattern reminiscent of a starburst.
Inside, the Clavis introduces several enhancements over the standard Carens. It retains a three-row layout, with the second-row seats offering slide and recline functions, plus an electric one-touch tumble feature for easier access to the rear. Technological upgrades include a wide 26.62-inch integrated screen that combines the digital cluster and infotainment controls. Comfort features include ventilated seats in front, an electrically adjustable driver’s seat with four-way control, and an audio system by Bose with eight speakers. A dual-pane panoramic sunroof adds to the upscale feel.
Additional interior refinements include customizable 64-color ambient lighting, an air purifier embedded in the seatback, overhead air vents with diffused flow, and a multifunction switch allowing users to alternate between infotainment and climate controls. It also gets a Level 2 ADAS suite with features like blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and rear cross-traffic alert proved useful during our Clavis review. Further, six airbags, ABS, hill-start assist, TPMS and all-four disc brakes are standard safety equipment.The Clavis retains the same engine options as the Carens. A 1.5-litre turbo diesel with 115 hp, 250 nm. A 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol with 115 hp, 144 nm and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol with 160 hp power and 253Nm torque. Gearbox options will include a 6-speed MT, iMT and AT for diesel. 6-speed MT only with NA petrol and a 6-speed iMT, MT or a 7-speed DCT with turbo petrol.
