Kia India has finally launched its top model, the all-new Kia Carens, in the country. The Carens are Kia’s fourth model for the Indian market after the Carnival, Seltos, and Sonet in their segments. The price of the new Kia Carens starts from Rs. 8.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom) in India.
This South Korean brand knows that the Kia, the three-row people mover, is their ‘Recreational Vehicle’, and people will love it! Here are all the details and highlights of the all-new Kia Carens 2022. Read to know more.
Kia Carens 2022: Highlights
Variants
The Kia Carens have been launched in India in five trim levels. They are further spread across 15 variants. The five variants are-
- Premium
- Prestige
- Prestige Plus
- Luxury
- Luxury Plus
Colors
The all-new Kia Carens 2022 is available in eight colour choices. These are-
- Red
- Black
- Grey
- White Pearl
- Clear White
- Blue
- Brown
- Silver
Dimensions
Specifications | Kia Carens |
Length | 4540 mm |
Width | 1800 mm |
Height | 1708 mm |
Wheelbase | 2780 mm |
Exterior
According to Kia, the Carens introduced India’s ‘Opposites United’ style language. The car collaborates between Kia, South Korea, and Kia, India. This collaboration has resulted in a new Kia’s signature tiger face with a digital front grille, and unique LED DRLs with asset LED headlamps.
Silver details on the window line highlight the side profile. It also has a split chrome strip in the lower section of the door. The Carens ride on 16-inch dual-tone crystal cut alloy wheels. The rear area is highlighted by star map LED taillights and a chrome rear bumper with a diamond pattern.
Interior and Features
The all-new Kia Carens 2022 offers a premium interior layout. It has multiple storage areas and the latest and most fashionable equipment. It gets-
- 12.5-inch LCD cluster
- 4.2-inch colour TFT multi-information show
- 64 colour close mood lighting
- Smartphone wireless charger
- Cooling operates
- Ventilated seats in the first row
- Bose premium sound system
- Eight speakers
- Smart pure air purifier
- Virus and bacteria protection
- Six airbags
- Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
- Electronic stability control systems (ESC)
- All-wheel disc brakes
The most extended wheelbase is the third-row occupants. They get a one-touch simple electrical tumble seat in the second row that offers easy accessibility to the third row.
Engine and Transmission
Specifications | Kia Carens |
Ground Clearance | 195 mm |
Boot Space | 216 litres (with all seats up) |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 litres |
Kia Carens are obtainable in two petrol and one diesel and engine choices.
- The Smartstream G1.5 produces energy of 112bhp at 6,300rpm and a torque of 144 Nm at 4,500 rpm. It comes with a six-speed manual transmission.
- The SmartStrand G1.4 T-GDi produces energy of 136bhp at 6,000rpm and a torque of 242 Nm between 1,500rpm to 3,320rpm.
The turbo petrol engine will be on the market with seven-speed DCT and six-speed manual transmission.
The diesel version offers a 1.5-litre CRDi VGT engine which produces energy of 112 bhp at 4,000rpm and a torque of 250 Nm between 1,500 and 2,750rpm. It comes with both six-speed manual and six-speed automatic choices.
Price
The price of the new Kia Carens starts from Rs. 8.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom) in India.
VARIANT | ENGINE | TRANSMISSION | PRICE |
Premium | 1.5 petrol | Manual | Rs 8.99 Lakhs |
Prestige | 1.5 petrol | Manual | Rs 9.99 Lakhs |
Premium | 1.4 petrol | Manual | Rs 10.99 Lakhs |
Premium | 1.5 diesel | Manual | Rs 10.99 Lakhs |
Prestige | 1.4 petrol | Manual | Rs 11.99 Lakhs |
Prestige | 1.5 diesel | Manual | Rs 11.99 Lakhs |
Prestige Plus | 1.4 petrol | Manual | Rs 13.49 Lakhs |
Prestige Plus | 1.5 diesel | Manual | Rs 13.49 Lakhs |
Luxury | 1.4 petrol | Manual | Rs 14.99 Lakhs |
Prestige Plus | 1.4 petrol | Dual-clutch transmission | Rs 14.59 Lakhs |
Luxury | 1.5 diesel | Manual | Rs 14.99 Lakhs |
Luxury Plus | 1.4 petrol | Manual | Rs 16.19 Lakhs |
Luxury Plus | 1.5 diesel | Manual | Rs 16.19 Lakhs |
Luxury Plus | 1.5 diesel | Automatic | Rs 16.99 Lakhs |
Luxury Plus | 1.4 petrol | Dual-clutch transmission | Rs 16.99 Lakhs |
Rivals
The all-new Kia Carens 2022 competes with Hyundai Alcazar, Maruti Suzuki XL6 and MG Hector.
Conclusion
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