Kia Carens Clavis Launched at Rs 11.49 Lakh – Full Details Inside
The wait is over! Kia has officially launched the Carens Clavis, a premium MPV aimed at large, modern families. Starting at Rs 11.49 lakh (ex-showroom), the Clavis is offered in seven variants—HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+ (O), HTX, and HTX+—and is available in eight eye-catching colours: Ivory Silver Gloss, Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Grey, Sparkling Silver, Aurora Black Pearl, and Clear White.
Designed for the Modern Family
Described by Kia as a “premium recreational vehicle bridging the gap between MPVs and SUVs,” the Carens Clavis comes in both 6- and 7-seater configurations. It offers a spacious third row and a highly flexible second row, equipped with a one-touch electric tumble and segment-first walk-in lever (Boss Mode) for easy access.
Standout Features
The Clavis is a significantly enhanced version of the standard Carens, boasting several segment-leading features. Among its highlights is a 26.62-inch dual panoramic display, combining the infotainment and digital instrument cluster into one sleek panel.
Other key features include:
- 64-colour ambient lighting
- Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- 4-way powered driver’s seat
- 8-speaker Bose premium sound system
- Seat-mounted smart air purifier with AQI display
- Roof-mounted diffused air vents
Advanced Safety Technology
Raising the bar in safety, the Clavis is equipped with Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), offering 20 autonomous features, including:
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (for cars, pedestrians, cyclists)
- Direct Oncoming Collision Avoidance
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Blind Spot Collision Warning
- Blind View Monitor
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Additionally, it features 18 standard safety technologies, such as:
- Six airbags
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Rear Occupant Alert
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Rear parking sensors
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Powertrain Options
The Carens Clavis shares its engines with the standard Carens and comes with three powertrain options:
- 1.5L NA Petrol (115 bhp)
- 1.5L Turbo Petrol (160 bhp)
- 1.5L Diesel (116 bhp)
Transmission choices include:
- 6-speed manual (standard)
- 6-speed torque converter automatic (diesel only)
- 6-speed iMT and 7-speed DCT (turbo-petrol only)
