Kia Carens Clavis Launched In India, Price Starting Price From Rs 11.49 Lakh: Check Details

Kia India has launched its new three-row vehicle, the Carens Clavis, for the Indian market. Starting at Rs 11.49 lakh (ex-showroom), the vehicle is positioned to serve large families with a choice of six or seven seats, various engine configurations and a broad list of safety and convenience features.

The Carens Clavis is available in both 6 and 7 seater formats. The second-row seats come with slide, recline and electric tumble functions. It also features a segment-first Boss Mode lever for easier access to the third row. Additional features include a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats and a powered driver’s seat.

For in-cabin convenience, the model offers a dual panoramic display system, a smart air purifier with AQI display, ambient lighting, roof-mounted air vents and an 8-speaker audio system.

The Kia Carens Clavis is offered with three engine options:

Transmission choices include both manual and automatic options. Notably, this model introduces Kia’s first-ever 6-speed manual transmission mated to the G1.5 Turbo-GDi engine.

In terms of safety, the Kia Carens Clavis is equipped with a range of active and passive safety systems. It features Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), which includes 20 autonomous features such as Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Keeping Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist for vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and direct oncoming traffic, Blind Spot Collision Warning, Blind View Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist. In addition, Kia offers a standard safety package with 18 features such as; six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Downhill Brake Control (DBC), rear parking sensors, a rear occupant alert system and a highline tyre pressure monitoring system.

The Carens Clavis is available in seven variants: HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+ (O), HTX and HTX+. Eight colour options are offered, including Ivory Silver Gloss, Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue and Clear White.

The pricing for the newly unveiled Kia Carens Clavis, effective from May 23, 2025, covers a wide range across different engine and transmission options. The lineup starts with the Petrol G1.5 (7-seater) variants featuring a 6-speed manual transmission, with prices beginning at Rs 11.49 lakh for the base HTE trim and going up to Rs 14.39 lakh for the HTK variant. The Petrol Turbo G1.5 (7-seater) versions are priced higher, starting at Rs 15.39 lakh for the HTK+ and reaching up to Rs 21.49 lakh for the HTX+ trim with a 7-speed DCT. The 6-seater Turbo Petrol G1.5 options also reflect a premium, with prices ranging from Rs 19.39 lakh to Rs 21.49 lakh. For diesel buyers, the Diesel 1.5 (7-seater) range starts at Rs 13.49 lakh for the HTE trim with a 6-speed manual and extends to Rs 19.49 lakh for the HTX trim. The diesel HTK+ with a 6-speed automatic transmission is priced at Rs 17.99 lakh. Overall, the Carens Clavis offers diverse configurations to cater to various needs, with pricing spanning from Rs 11.49 lakh to Rs 21.49 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

Kia has introduced ownership plans such as My Convenience and My Convenience Plus, which include combinations of maintenance, extended warranty and roadside assistance. Scratch repair and extended warranty services are also available, with standard roadside assistance for three years, extendable to six.