Srinagar, May 23: Kia has officially introduced the Carens Clavis in India, with prices starting at Rs 11.50 lakh (ex-showroom). Bearing the Carens nameplate, the Clavis arrives with a refreshed design, upgraded interiors, and an enhanced feature set. The starting price is Rs 11.50 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings started on May 9 through Kia’s website and showrooms.
Engine and Power Options
The Carens Clavis comes with three engine choices:
1.5L turbo petrol: 157 hp and 253 Nm of torque
1.5L normal petrol: 113 hp and 143.8 Nm
1.5L diesel: 113 hp and 250 Nm
Exterior Design
The Clavis has a fresh design with:
LED headlights in a new triangular setup, V-shaped LED DRLs, Blacked-out front grille, Silver skid plates and black body cladding for a rugged look Dual-tone 17-inch alloy wheels, chrome door handles, and silver roof rails with a full-width LED strip at the back.
Interior and Features
Inside, the Carens Clavis is packed with features:
22.62-inch dual screen setup (10.25-inch digital instrument cluster + 10.25-inch touchscreen), Ventilated front seats, New AC vents and controls, Panoramic sunroof, Four-way power-adjustable driver seat, Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and 8-speaker Bose sound system.
Safety
It offers Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS Level 2) with 20 safety features, including:
6 airbags (standard), Electronic parking brake with auto-hold, 360-degree camera, Front & rear parking sensors, Lane keep assist, Smart cruise control, Blind spot warning.
The Kia Carens Clavis is designed to offer the comfort of an MPV with the rugged style of an SUV. These options provide a balanced mix of performance and efficiency for a variety of driving preferences. The Kia Carens Clavis MPV comes with a completely new design and the front fascia hosts elements like three-pod LED headlights, caged in a triangular housing, V-shaped LED DRLs, a blacked-off grille and the black cladding with silver skid plates gives it a rugged appeal.