Things Kia Carens Clavis Could Have Offered To Make It A Better Deal!

The Kia Carens Clavis positions itself as a fairly well-equipped and premium MPV, blending style, practicality, and modern features. It ticks most of the right boxes for families looking for comfort and convenience. However, there are a few notable omissions that, if included, could have made the Clavis an even more compelling package. In this section, we highlight some of the features that would've sweetened the deal further. Let's look at what it could've offered more, but before that, make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community of avid petrolheads to never miss out on any latest news and automotive updates.

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1. Second Row Seat Ventilation: Syros Offers, And This Could Too!

While the Kia Carens Clavis packs in a long list of features, including front seat ventilation, it does miss out on second-row seat ventilation, something that adds an extra layer of comfort, especially for rear passengers in hot climates. In comparison, the Hyundai Alcazar offers this premium touch in its 6-seater Signature variant, enhancing the rear-seat experience. Interestingly, while the Clavis offers ventilated seats for the front row in both 6- and 7-seater versions, the lack of rear seat ventilation in any variant feels like a notable miss, especially given the Clavis' positioning as a chauffeur-friendly option, being a premium alternative to the regular Carens.

2. Dual Zone Climate Control: A Surprising Miss

Given its positioning above the standard Carens, the Kia Carens Clavis had the opportunity to elevate its in-cabin comfort further by offering dual-zone climate control. While it already brings a strong feature set to the table, the absence of independent temperature settings for the front passenger feels like a missed opportunity, especially when the Hyundai Alcazar offers this convenience. Dual-zone climate control would have added an extra layer of premium appeal, aligning better with the Clavis' upmarket intent.

3. The Curious Case Of Diesel Line-up: What You Miss Out On If You Opt For The Oil Burner

While the Kia Carens Calvis comes with a petrol mill, a turbo petrol mill, and a diesel engine option, the availability of the diesel engine option seems a little weird. For instance, if you want a diesel automatic, you just have one single option to go for the mid-spec HTK+ option that has an ex-showroom price of Rs 18.00 lakhs. However, if you want a manual diesel, you can have it right from the base-spec HTE trim onwards, priced at Rs. 13.5 lakhs. But here again, the diesel mill tops out at HTX, and the range-topping HTX+ does not offer any diesel mill. With this omission, the diesel fanboys will miss out on some really nice features like a panoramic sunroof, powered and ventilated seats, Level-2 ADAS, rain-sensing wipers, and most importantly, the second-row captain seats as well. Given the popularity and demand of diesel in big-sized MPVs, this is a big time misfire.

4. Wireless Smartphone Connectivity- Another Surprising Miss

One noticeable miss on the Kia Carens Clavis is the lack of wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a feature that's increasingly becoming standard even in entry-level cars in 2025. For a vehicle positioned as a premium alternative to the regular Carens, this omission feels out of place. Rather than praising the Alcazar for including it, it's more apt to call it a missed opportunity for the Clavis.

5. A More Comprehensive Electric Seat Adjustment

The Kia Carens Clavis comes with a 4-way powered adjustment for the driver's seat, but skips out on electric adjustment for the co-driver. In contrast, the Hyundai Alcazar, its rival, offers a more premium experience with 8-way electric adjustment for both front occupants and even includes an electric boss mode for the rear seat passenger. Given that the Clavis is aimed at chauffeur-driven buyers, especially in its 6-seater configuration, it's surprising that Kia didn't include boss mode. This omission feels like a missed opportunity, particularly when a similarly priced rival like the Alcazar offers it as standard, enhancing second-row comfort with the touch of a button.