As usual, Again this time Kia has amazed Indian market with it’s new stylish and futuristic featured MPV car in India , which is named as “KIA CARENS”.
When we look for an MPV car under 10 lakhs in India , we have limited options in low budget range. But now KIA has managed to fulfill that need in Indian market.
The best thing in the New KIA Carens is it’s start price, which is economical with having stylish and latest technology features in comparison to it’s rivals Maruti suzuki Ertiga, Mahindra XUV700 etc.
Ex-showroom price of new KIA Carens is starts at Rs 8.99 Lakhs for it’s base variant “Premium.
Kia Carens is available in five trims as Premium , Prestige, Prestige plus , Luxury and Luxury Seater.
One things that you will not find in other MPVs, is it’s 2nd Seat “One Touch Easy Electric Tumble” which make it more convenience for you.
Highlighted Features
- Starmap LED DRLs with crown jewels LED Headlamps
- R16- Dual tone crystal cut alloy wheels
- Skylight sunroof
- Distinct Black high Gloss Dashboard , leather wrapped steering wheel
- 20.32 cm (8.0″) Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple Carplay (6 Speakers).
- 31.7 cm (12.5”) Full Segment LCD Cluster with Advanced 10.6cm (4.2″) Color TFT MID.
- Smart Phone Wireless Charger with Cooling Function
- Ambient Lighting linked with Multi-Drive Modes (Normal/Eco/Sport) [DCT/AT]
Kia Carens Engine and Transmission
Kia Carens is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. In petrol engine , it is powered with smartstream G1.5 engine and Turbo smartstream 1.4 T GDi engine. While in diesel engine , it is powred with 1.5 L CRDi engine.
In Transmission , the carens comes with three options as 6MT, 6AT and 7DCT Tranmission.
| Engine | Petrol SmartStream 1.5L | Turbo Petrol Smartstream 1.4L | Diesel 1.5L CRDi VGT |
| Fuel system | DPFI | Gdi | CRDi |
| Displacement (cc) | 1497 | 1353 | 1493 |
| Max power (ps/rpm) | 115 ps /6300 | 140 ps /6000 | 115ps / 4000 |
| Max Torque (Nm /rpm) | 144 Nm /4500 | 242 Nm / 1500-3200 | 250 Nm /1500-2750 |
| Transmission | 6MT | 6MT/7 DCT | 6MT/6AT |
Variant Wise Price Details of Kia Carens
If we look at the variant wise Prices, Kia carens price range is from Rs 8.99 Lakhs to Rs 16.99 Lakhs (Ex-showroom). Kia carens top model price is Rs 16.99 Lakh for it’s Luxury plus variant.
| Variant | Petrol SmartStream 1.5L | Turbo Petrol Smartstream 1.4L | Diesel 1.5L CRDi VGT |
| Premium | Rs 8.99 lakh | Rs 10.99 lakh | Rs 10.99 lakh |
| Prestige | Rs 9.99 lakh | Rs 11.99 lakh | Rs 11.99 lakh |
| Prestige Plus | – | 6MT-Rs 13.49 lakh/ 7DCT- Rs 14.59 lakh | Rs 13.49 lakh |
| Luxury | – | Rs 14.99 lakh | Rs 14.99 lakh |
| Luxury Plus (6/7-seater) | – | 6MT- Rs 16.19 lakh/ 7DCT- Rs 16.99 lakh | 6MT- Rs 16.19 lakh 6AT-Rs 16.99 lak |
Safety Features of Kia Carens
KIA Carens is loaded with robust safety features like 6 Airbags , ABS ,Brake force assist system , ESC (Electronic stability control ), HAC (Hill start assist control ), VSM (Vehicle stability management ), Downhill brake control, Tire pressure monitoring system , Rear parking sensors etc.
Kia Carens colours options
Kia carens is available in eight different colours options as Imperial Blue, Moss Brown, Intense Red,Aurora Black Pearl, Sparkling Silver, Gravity Grey,Glacier White Pearl and Clear White.
In interior , it comes with dual tone colors as Triton Navy + Sahel Beige.
