KIA Carens

KIA Carens Specifications

• Transmission

  Manual/Automatic

• Fuel Type

  Petrol/Diesel

• Mileage (Upto)

  21.3 kmpl

• Engine

  1353-1497cc

KIA Carens Price

Price of KIA Carens in India ranges between Rs. 9.60 Lakh and Rs. 17.70 Lakh.The KIA Carens variants start from 9.60 Lakh - Premium Petrol and goes upto 17.70 Lakh - Luxury Plus AT Diesel. KIA Carens is also available on EMI with interest rates varying from 7.15 to 7.5% through various banks.

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• Carens Performance

  The Kia Carens is offered with three engine options - 1.5-L NA Petrol Engine, 1.4-L Turbo Petrol, and 1.5-L turbo diesel. Speaking of the diesel first, this engine boasts a peak power and torque output of 115 PS and 250 Nm respectively. This engine is offered with 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The 1.5-L Smartstream G1.5-L Naturally Aspirated petrol engine churns out a peak power output of 115 PS and 114 Nm of maximum torque. This engine is only available with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

  The 1.4-L Smartsteam G1.4-L T-GDI turbo petrol engine is the most powerful engine on offer with maximum power and torque output of 140 PS and 242 Nm respectively. While it is offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox while an optional 7-speed DCT gearbox is also on offer.

  The performance from all three motors is impressive and the refinement levels too are commendable. We have seen similar powertrain options in the cars like the Kia Seltos and the Hyundai Creta and have a proven long-term track record. Having said this, the Carens does offer a decent driving experience and has enough grunt to perform effortlessly in all situations. Having a diesel also gives it advantage over the Ertiga and XL6. 

   

  Summary

  3 different engines on offer is a great strategy. These are ried and tested units with something for every kind of buyer .

• Carens Exterior

  Unlike the Hyundai Alcazar, the Kia Carens does not boast an SUV-like styling and get a modern, subtle and urban-cool design that will attract a fair share of buyers. Having said this, the Carens is based on the K1 platform and gets a low-set hood while the front fascia is largely dominated by the prominent LED headlights. There is nothing special to talk about when it comes to the side profile of the car and you will like the alloy wheel design while the rear too falls in line with the overall design language of the Carens. 

  The car is offered with chrome door handles while other features like rear wipers, LED headlights, automatic headlamps, LED DRLs, passive entry, etc are also offered. The panel gaps are uniform and in all, the Kia Carens does boast a handsome styling. However, the rivals do offer a stronger road presence and a more SUV-like stance. The Kia Carens is available with eight exterior colour options that include - Imperial Blue, Moss Brown, Sparkling Silver, Intense Red, Glacier White Pearl, Clear White, Gravity Grey, and Aurora Black Pearl. 

  Summary

  First look might not impress you, but it a design that grows on you. Good colours on offer, great LED set up at both the ends .

• Carens Interior

  Just like the other Kia and Hyundai cars, the new Kia Carens too boasts a premium, well-built and feature-rich cabin. There is no dearth of space inside while the seats too are comfortable and supportive. The dashboard layout might remind of the more expensive Carnival but having said this, the Carens does offer an impressive in-cabin experience to the buyers. The fit-finish levels too are one of the best in the segment. 

  The car is available with a number of features including the BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 speakers, wireless charging pad with cooling function, 10.25-inch touchscreen system, Air purifier, cruise control, front-seat ventilation, steering mounted controls, digital instrument console, 12v charging sockets and 5 USB Type-C charging ports. The car also comes with cooling cup holders, automatic climate control, push-button start, electric folding ORVMs, auto-dimming IRVM, rain-sensing wipers, and 2nd-row seat one-touch easy electric tumble and dedicated rear AC vents.    

  The Kia Carens does boast a long standard safety features list and is offered with 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), vehicle stability management (VSM), brake assist system (BAS), hill-start assist control, (HAC), downhill brake control (DBC), all-wheel disc brakes, highline tyre pressure monitoring system, anti-lock braking system (ABS) and rear parking sensors. Other mandatory features like seat belt reminders and a speed warning system are also offered with the Carens. 

  Summary

  Segment first features, great space and ample practical points, this one is a great family vehicle.

• Carens Ride & Handling

  The Kia Carens is offered with McPherson Strut with coil spring setup at the front while we get a coupled torsion beam axle (CTBA) with coil spring setup at the rear. The car gets disc brakes on all four wheels and boasts a decent braking performance. The suspension offers a great balance between ride-handling but the hardcore enthusiasts may not appreciate the dynamics. There is a significant body roll while the steering too does lack feel and feedback. What you will appreciate however is the fact that the steering wheel is light and does weigh up decently well as the speeds go up. 

  Having said this, while the high-speed stability is decent, the car does tend to lose up its composure on the sharp undulations while doing triple-digit speeds with full-load. Other than that, you will not have any major issues with the Carens and the overall setup does boast some decent capabilities. Unlike the Seltos, Creta, and the Alcazar, the Carens is based on the K1 platform which is not as mechanical competent as the K2 platform. 

  Summary

  The Carens offers a comfortable drive over bad roads. However, fully loaded, it is not as confidence inspiring as the Alcazar .

• Carens Safety & Features

  While the new Kia Carens is yet to be crash-tested by GNCAP, the Korean carmaker has made enough efforts to make the Carens a safe offering in the segment. For starters, the Kia Carens is the only car in the segment to be offered with six airbags as a standard part of the package. In addition to this, the Kia Carens also gets a number of other advanced safety features such as electronic stability control (ESC), vehicle stability management (VSM), brake assist system (BAS), hill-start assist control (HAC), and downhill brake control (DBC). 

  It is also worth noting that the Kia Carens is offered with a four-wheel disc brake setup with brake assist, antilock braking system (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), etc. The build quality is decent and the Carens does get features like adjustable headrests, seat belt reminders, speed alert, etc. 

  Summary

  6 airbags from the base model is great work. Segment first features will excite and attract buyers from different segments too.

• Carens Verdict

  The Kia Carens is currently one of the most VFM offerings in the segment and offer a spacious, comfortable, feature-rich, and well-built cabin. Unlike many other rivals, the Carens not only offers multiple powertrain options but also offers a long list of safety features as a standard part of the package to the buyers. In all, this newly launched MPV is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable, affordable, and feature-loaded car. However, if you are looking for something that is more capable, strong, and powerful, the other rivals in the segment like the XUV700, Alcazar, and the Tata Safari might be a better bet. That said, the long waiting period will be deterrent for lot of buyers. 

  Summary

  One of the best family MPVs under Rs 20 lakh in India. Spacious, feature loaded and great engines on offer.

• Carens Rivals and Segment

  The Kia Carens compete against other six and seven-seater offerings in the Indian market. These include the more affordable offerings like the 2022 Maruti Ertiga, 2022 Maruti XL6, and the Mahindra Marazzo while the other rivals include Mahindra XUV700, Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, and the Tata Safari. The Carens offers strong competition to the rivals with its VFM pricing, a feature-rich cabin, and sorted powertrain options. It is worth noting that the Maruti Ertiga is currently the best selling 7-seater MPV in the Indian market and with super aggressive pricing, Kia is making all the efforts to give a tough competition to the Ertiga. The XL6 too has been updated recently. 

  Summary

  The Carens enters a busy segment with ample SUV and MPV options. However, it has immediately become a very popular family vehicle .

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KIA Carens FAQs

• What is the on-road price of KIA Carens in New Delhi?

  KIA Carens starts from on-road price of Rs 10.74 Lakh in (New Delhi) for the Premium Petrol. The on-road price is a combination of ex-showroom price, Insurance, RTO Charges, Road Charges and other miscellaneous items like( TCS, Toll Card). You can check the prices for the following.

• What is the mileage of KIA Carens?

  The mileage of KIA Carens is 21.3 kmpl as per the ARAI. However, the city mileage of KIA Carens might vary depending upon your driving style, road conditions, traffic conditions and weather.

• Does KIA Carens comes in automatic transmission?

  Yes, KIA Carens has 6 variants with automatic transmision.The KIA Carens has 2 diesel variants and 4 petrol variants with automatic transmission.

• Is there any exchange offer available of KIA Carens?

  The exchange value of KIA Carens is dependant upon various factors, like number of KM driven, Years, car condition, insurance claims.

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