Kia India is poised to launch the Carens Clavis, a more premium and updated variant of the Carens MPV, officially on May 23, 2025. Pre-bookings for the new MPV started on May 9 with a token price of Rs 25,000, both online and at dealerships nationwide.

The Carens Clavis will sit above the standard Carens, which has been reduced to a sole variant offer. The Clavis, on the other hand, will have seven trims – HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX, and HTX+ – to provide more choices to the customers.

Features, Trims & Seating Configurations

What really distinguishes the Clavis is the high-end features, most of which have now become exclusive to this new model. The customers can look forward to a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, automatic climate control, Level 2 ADAS, ambient lighting, and leatherette upholstery, among others.

Furthermore, whereas the regular Carens now only comes in a 7-seater setup, the Clavis has both 6 seater (with captain seats) and 7 seater options.

Modern Interior and Powertrain Options

Inside, the Carens Clavis receives a new-age dashboard with bigger screens, boosting the cabin's technology quotient. The MPV will come powered by three engine choices:

• 115hp 1.5L NA petrol (6-speed manual)

• 116hp 1.5L diesel (6-speed manual / 6-speed AT)

• 160hp 1.5L turbo-petrol (6-speed iMT / 7-speed DCT)

Expected Price and Competitors

With more features and a better positioning, the Kia Carens Clavis is likely to be priced between Rs 11 lakh and over Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). It will compete with competitors like the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, XL6, and Toyota Rumion in the midsize MPV space.

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