Kia Carens Clavis Launched in India from ₹11.50 Lakh
🚘 Kia Carens Clavis Launched in India Starting at ₹11.50 Lakh
Kia has introduced a more premium version of the Carens MPV in India, called the Carens Clavis, with prices ranging from ₹11.50 lakh to ₹21.50 lakh (ex-showroom). Designed to sit above the standard Carens, this new variant offers upgraded styling, additional features, and enhanced safety tech — making it ideal for families looking for a stylish and well-equipped vehicle.
💰 Pricing by Variant & Engine Type
The Clavis is available in several trims (HTE, HTK, HTX, HTX+), with multiple engine and gearbox options including petrol, turbo-petrol, and diesel. A quick glance:
- Base Petrol Variant (HTE): Starts at ₹11.50 lakh
- Diesel Variants: Start at ₹13.50 lakh
- Top-End Petrol (HTX+ DCT 7-seater): ₹21.50 lakh
You can choose between 6- and 7-seater layouts, with the 6-seater offered only on the top variant.
⚙️ Engine Options
- 1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol – 113 bhp, 6-speed manual
- 1.5L Turbo-Petrol – 158 bhp, with options for manual, iMT (clutchless manual), or 7-speed DCT (automatic)
- 1.5L Diesel – 113 bhp, available with manual or automatic transmission
A notable update is the manual option now being available for the turbo-petrol engine.
🧩 Design & Styling
The Clavis sports a bolder, more SUV-like look:
- Front: Features Kia’s signature ‘digital tiger face’ grille and new triple-pod LED headlights
- Sides: Black body cladding and updated 17-inch alloy wheels
- Rear: Stylish LED tail-lights with a connecting light strip and a roof spoiler
It also introduces a new color — Ivory Silver Gloss — among 8 total options.
🛋️ Cabin & Features
Inside, the Clavis emphasizes premium comfort:
- Interior: Dual-tone blue-and-beige dashboard
- Screens: Twin 12.3-inch displays for infotainment and instrument cluster
- Seating: Available as 6-seater (captain seats) or 7-seater (bench seats)
- Luxury Touches:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Electric driver’s seat adjustment
- Bose 8-speaker sound system
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Dual dashcam setup
- Rear seats with one-touch tumble function
Special features like “Boss Mode” allow rear passengers to adjust the front seat for extra legroom.
🛡️ Safety & Tech
Kia has packed the Clavis with advanced safety systems:
- Level 2 ADAS: Includes features like:
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane assist
- Blind spot monitoring
- Adaptive cruise control
- Standard Safety Features:
- 6 airbags
- ESC, hill assist, downhill control
- 360-degree camera
- Rear occupant alert
- ISOFIX mounts
- All-wheel disc brakes
📝 Booking Details
Bookings opened on May 9, 2025, with a deposit of ₹25,000. Customers can book the Clavis online or through Kia dealerships. Deliveries are expected to begin soon.
