New Kia Carens Clavis Automatic Variants: Kia India has expanded the Carens Clavis lineup by launching three new automatic variants. Buyers can now access the 1.5-litre Turbo-Petrol DCT and Diesel Automatic options in lower trim levels as well. With a starting price of ₹14.67 lakh (ex-showroom) for these new variants, the automatic Carens Clavis has become more accessible than before. Let’s take a closer look at the details.
Turbo-Petrol DCT
The most significant update in the new range is the availability of the 1.5-litre Turbo-Petrol engine paired with a DCT automatic gearbox in lower trim levels. The Carens Clavis HTE (O) 1.5 Turbo-Petrol DCT is priced at ₹1,466,900, making it the most affordable option among the three new automatic variants. Additionally, the HTE (EX) trim now offers the same 1.5-litre turbo-petrol DCT combination, priced at ₹15,21,900.
Diesel Automatic
Kia has not only made the petrol automatic more affordable but has also introduced a diesel automatic option in the HTE (O) trim. The Carens Clavis HTE (O) with the 1.5-litre diesel engine and automatic transmission is priced at ₹15,81,900 (ex-showroom).
With these changes, customers looking to purchase a Carens Clavis within a budget of around ₹15 lakh now have both petrol and diesel automatic options available. If smooth petrol performance is your priority, you can opt for the Turbo-Petrol DCT, whereas buyers with high long-distance usage might prefer the diesel automatic.
Automatic Pack
Kia has also included an ‘Automatic Pack’ with these three new automatic variants. This package features a smart key with a motion sensor, push-button start, drive modes, an electronic parking brake, and remote engine start.
The Smart Key and Push Button Start making operating the car convenient, while Drive Modes let you tailor the driving experience to different situations. Remote engine start is another useful feature, particularly during hot weather.
Price and Variant Range
With the introduction of new variants, the Kia Carens petrol range now spans from ₹11.39 lakh to ₹21.79 lakh (ex-showroom). The top-end lineup includes variants such as the GTX Plus and X-Line.
In the new entry-level automatic range, the HTE (O) Turbo-Petrol DCT starts at ₹14.67 lakh, and the HTE (EX) Turbo-Petrol DCT starts at ₹15.22 lakh. Moving up, the HTK Plus starts at ₹16.85 lakh, while the HTK Plus (O) begins at ₹16.42 lakh. The HTX (O) is priced at ₹19.62 lakh and the GTX at ₹20 lakh, while the HTX Plus ranges from ₹19.04 lakh to ₹21.07 lakh.
Regarding the diesel range, the HTE (O) is priced between ₹14.37 lakh and ₹15.82 lakh. The new Diesel Automatic sits at the higher end of the range at ₹15.82 lakh. The HTE EX diesel is priced at ₹14.88 lakh, whereas the HTK Plus, HTK Plus (O), and HTX diesel variants are available at ₹16.44 lakh, ₹17.22 lakh, and ₹19.01 lakh, respectively.