The long-awaited Kia Carens 3-row MPV has finally been launched in the Indian market. Dubbed as the “Recreational Vehicle”, the new MPV is priced between Rs 8.99 lakh and Rs 16.99 lakh. Interested buyers can book the new Carens online or at authorised Kia dealership by paying a token amount of Rs 25,000. The MPV has already crossed 19000 bookings in less than 1 month.
1. Kia Carens Variant-Wise Prices
2. Kia Carens Colours
The Carens 3-row MPV is available in 8 colour options – Imperial Blue, Moss Brown, Sparkling Silver, Intense Red, Glacier White Pearl, Clear White, Gravity Grey & Aurora Black Pearl.
The Premium variant is offered with dual-tone Black & Beige interiors with Indigo Accents. The Prestige & Prestige Plus trims gets Black & Beige interior, while the Luxury Plus and Luxury trims are offered in two tone Triton Navy & Beige Interiors. Also See – Kia Carens Vs Hyundai Alcazar
3. Kia Carens Variant-Wise Features
Carens Premium
2nd seat one touch easy electric tumble function
Roof mounted AC
Semi leatherette seat
60:40 split 2nd row seats with sliding, reclining and tumble function
50:50 split 3rd row seats with reclining and full flat folding
ISOFIX child anchor
Carens Prestige (+ Premium)
8-inch touchscreen
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support
6-speaker sound system
Fabric and leatherette combi seats
Rear view camera
12.5-inch full LCD cluster with 4.2-inch color TFT MID
Front parking sensors
keyless entry
Electrically adjustable ORVMs
Carens Prestige Plus
Star Map LED DRLs & Taillamps
16-inch dual-tone crystal cut alloys
Automatic AC
Multi-drive modes – Normal, Eco, Sport with 7DCT
Smart key with push button start
Auto cruise control with speed limiting option
Rear door sunshade curtains
Carens Luxury
LED headlamps
LED fog lamps
10.25-inch touchscreen
Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
64 color ambient mood lighting
Kia Connect with OTA Map & System updates
Smart pure AirPurifier
Leatherette seats
Retractable seat back table
Carens Luxury Plus
Electric sunroof
Bose premium sound system with 8 speakers
Ventilated front seats
2nd row captain seats with sliding, reclining & tumble
Wireless phone charger with cooling function
Paddle shifts with 7DCT & 6AT
Ambient lighting linked with Multi-drive modes
4. Engine Specifications
The Kia Carens is offered in 3 engine options – a 1.5-litre NA petrol, a 1.5L turbo-diesel and a 1.4L turbocharged petrol. The naturally-aspirated petrol engine is good for 113bhp and 144Nm of torque, while the turbo-diesel engine produces 113bhp and 250Nm of torque. The turbo-charged petrol engine is capable of producing 138bhp and 242Nm of torque.
A 6-speed manual gearbox driving the power to the front wheels will come as standard. Other transmission options include a 7-speed DCT with 1.4L turbo petrol and a 6-speed torque convertor with 1.5L diesel. The automatic variants also comes with multi drive modes – Normal, Eco & Sport along with paddle shifters.
The petrol version is claimed to return an ARAI certified fuel economy of 16.5kmpl, while the diesel return 21.3kmpl.
5. Safety Features
The new Carens comes equipped with segment-leading safety and security features. As standard safety features, the new MPV offers 6 airbags, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management), BAS, HAC, DBC (Downhill Brake Control), all wheel disc brakes, TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System), rear parking sensors & ABS. The higher variants also get front parking sensors.
6. Dimensions
In terms of proportions, the new Kia Carens MPV is 4,540mm long, 1800mm wide and 1700mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,780mm. It is 40mm longer, 10mm wider and 25mm taller than the Alcazar and have 20mm longer wheelbase. In fact, the Carens have 30mm longer wheelbase than the Toyota Innova Crysta. It has a ground clearance of 195mm, while the fuel tank capacity stands at 45-litres.
7. Competition
In terms of size, the new Carens is sweatly placed between the Maruti Ertiga and the Toyota Innova Crysta. The MPV directly rivals the Mahindra Marazzo, higher variants of the Suzuki XL6 and the entry-level variants of the Toyota Innova. Adding to it, the MPV could also impact the sales of 7-seater SUVs including the Safari, Hector Plus, XUV700 and the Alcazar.
8. Kia Carens Video Review
