Kia launched the Carens at a starting price of Rs 8.99 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi and it really gives a tough competition to Maruti Ertiga, XL6, Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus and Tata Safari. The second to base, Prestige variant of the Kia Carens seems to be priced really well at Rs 9.99 lakh and in this article, we find out if the 1.5L petrol is a worthy buy or not. Mind you, the registration charges in cities like Delhi-NCR is more once the ex-showroom price of the vehicle cross Rs 9.99 lakh mark. Here, the 1.5L Prestige variant of Kia Carens is definitely enjoying some reduced RTO charges.
Let's have a look at what the Kia Carens 1.5L Petrol Prestige Variant has to offer in terms of features!
Features
8.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Steering mounted audio controls
Voice Recognition
6 speakers
12.5-inch instrument cluster with 4.2-inch colour multi-information display
5 type C USP ports
2nd-row one-touch electric tumble
Adjustable headrests for all three rows
All four power windows
3rd-row boarding assist handles
Cabin lights for all rows
Front armrest with open storage and tray
15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
Rear spoiler with high stop lamp
Driver side window with one-touch up/down and anti-pinch function
Keyless entry with Burglar alarm
Follow me home headlights
Rearview camera
Electrically adjustable ORVMs with LED turn indicators
Shark fin antenna
Integrated roof rails
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Safety Equipment
The Prestige variant is offered with front and rear parking sensors, six airbags, ABS with EBD and electronic stability control, all-wheel disc brakes, tyre pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX child-seat mounts, speed-sensing door lock, impact sensing door unlock, high-speed alert system, front seat belt reminder, vehicle stability management, brake-force assist system, hill-start assist control and downhill brake control.
This 1.5L petrol is a four-cylinder, naturally aspirated BS6 compliant engine that generates as much as 113 bhp of power on tap with a peak torque of 144 Nm. This engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. There's no automatic transmission available with the 1.5L petrol motor. The ARAI claimed fuel economy of the Kia Carens 1.5L petrol is 16.5 kmpl.
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