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Kia Carens specs & features

Engine1482 cc - 1497 cc
Power113.42 - 157.81 bhp
Torque144 Nm - 253 Nm
Seating Capacity6, 7
TransmissionManual / Automatic
FuelDiesel / Petrol
  • Touchscreen
  • Rear AC Vents
  • Rear Charging Sockets
  • Rear Seat Armrest
  • Tumble Fold Seats
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear Camera
  • Sunroof
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Engine Start/Stop Button
  • Cruise Control
  • Ambient Lighting
  • Paddle Shifters
  • ADAS
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Kia Carens latest updates

What is the latest update on the Kia Carens?

The Kia Carens Gravity edition, based on the lower-spec Premium (O) trim, has been launched in India. Prices range from Rs 12.10 lakh to Rs 14 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). The Gravity Edition brings in some new design elements and features to the Premium (O)’s offering, including a dashcam and a single-pane sunroof. The Kia Carens is also slated for a refresh in 2025.


How much is the Carens' price?

Kia has priced this MPV from Rs 10.52 lakh to Rs 19.94 lakh. Prices for the 1.5-litre petrol start at Rs 10.52 lakh, while the 1.5-litre diesel starts at Rs 12.67 lakh. The 1.5-litre turbo-petrol prices start at Rs 12.56 lakh.  

(All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi)


How many variants are there in the Kia Carens?

The Kia Carens is available in 11 broad variants: Premium, Premium (O),  Prestige, Prestige (O), Prestige Plus, Prestige Plus (O), Luxury, Luxury (O), Luxury Plus, and X-Line. There’s also a new Gravity edition based on the Premium (O) trim that is available with multiple engine-gearbox options.


Which is the most value for money variant?

For the best value, the Kia Carens Prestige variant at Rs 12 lakh is ideal. It includes premium features like LED DRLs, auto headlamps, auto AC, and leather-fabric dual-tone upholstery. Additionally, it offers keyless entry, push-button start/stop, and optional second-row captain seats.


What features does the Carens get?

Key features of the Kia Carens include dual 10.25-inch screens (one for the touchscreen infotainment system and another for the digital instrument cluster), a 10.1-inch rear-seat entertainment system, an air purifier, a 64-colour ambient lighting setup, a single-pane sunroof, ventilated front seats, and electric one-touch folding second-row seats.


How spacious is it?

The Kia Carens offers ample space, comfortably seating two adults even in the last row. Depending on the variant, the Carens is available either as a 7-seater with a bench in the middle or as a 6-seater with individual captain seats in the middle. The seats are well-designed with good headroom and reclining backrests but users who are large in size may find the seats to be small. Entry is easy with the large rear door and tumble-forward seats. The boot provides 216 litres of space, expandable when seats are folded.


What engine and transmission options are available?

The Kia Carens offers three engine options:

  • A 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (115 PS/144 Nm) mated exclusively to a 6-speed manual transmission.

  • A 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine (160 PS/253 Nm) paired with either a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed DCT gearbox.

  • A 1.5-litre diesel engine (116 PS/250 Nm) mated with either a 6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT or a 6-speed automatic transmission.


How safe is the Carens?

The Kia Carens' safety kit includes six airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control (ESC), a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), front and rear parking sensors, and a dual-camera dashcam. Earlier, this MPV was tested in Global NCAP and had scored a 3-star crash safety rating in the tests.


How many colour options are there? 

Kia offers the Carens in eight monotone colour options: Imperial Blue, Xclusive Matte Graphite, Sparkling Silver, Intense Red, Glacier White Pearl, Clear White, Gravity Grey, and Aurora Black Pearl.

We especially like: Among the colour options, the Imperial Blue because it exudes a sense of sophistication and elegance. 


Should you buy the Kia Carens?

The Kia Carens is a strong contender for those seeking a spacious and well-equipped MPV. Its combination of multiple seating configurations, a variety of engine options, and a comprehensive list of features makes it a versatile choice for families.


What are my alternatives?

The Kia Carens competes with the Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Rumion, and Maruti XL6. It can also be regarded as a smaller but more affordable alternative to the Toyota Innova Hycross, Toyota Innova Crysta, and Maruti Invicto. The Renault Triber, which comes with a lower price tag is also an MPV that competes with the Carens, though the Kia is significantly better at seating more than 5 occupants.


What is the latest news on the Kia Carens EV?

The Kia Carens EV has been confirmed for India and will be launched in 2025 in India.

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Kia Carens price

Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.52 Lakh and top model price goes upto ₹ 19.94 Lakh. Carens is offered in 40 variants - the base model of Carens is Premium and the top model Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR.

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Carens Premium(Base Model)1497 cc, Manual, Petrol, 15 kmpl2 months waitingRs.10.52 Lakh*
Carens Premium Opt1497 cc, Manual, Petrol, 12.6 kmpl2 months waitingRs.11.16 Lakh*
Carens Premium iMT1482 cc, Manual, Petrol, 17.9 kmpl2 months waitingRs.12 Lakh*
Carens Gravity1497 cc, Manual, Petrol, 15 kmpl2 months waitingRs.12.10 Lakh*
Carens Prestige
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1497 cc, Manual, Petrol, 15 kmpl2 months waiting
Rs.12.12 Lakh*
Carens Prestige Opt1497 cc, Manual, Petrol, 6.2 kmpl2 months waitingRs.12.27 Lakh*
Carens Prestige Opt 6 STR1497 cc, Manual, Petrol, 11.2 kmpl2 months waitingRs.12.27 Lakh*
Carens Premium Opt iMT1482 cc, Manual, Petrol, 18 kmpl2 months waitingRs.12.56 Lakh*
Carens Premium Diesel iMT1493 cc, Manual, Diesel, 14 kmpl2 months waitingRs.12.65 Lakh*
Carens Premium Diesel1493 cc, Manual, Diesel, 12.3 kmpl2 months waitingRs.12.67 Lakh*
Carens Premium Opt Diesel1493 cc, Manual, Diesel, 12.6 kmpl2 months waitingRs.13.06 Lakh*
Carens Gravity iMT1482 cc, Manual, Petrol, 18 kmpl2 months waitingRs.13.50 Lakh*
Carens Prestige iMT1482 cc, Manual, Petrol, 18 kmpl2 months waitingRs.13.62 Lakh*
Carens Prestige Diesel iMT1493 cc, Manual, Diesel, 18 kmpl2 months waitingRs.13.95 Lakh*
Carens Gravity Diesel1493 cc, Manual, Diesel, 18 kmpl2 months waitingRs.14 Lakh*
Carens Prestige Diesel
Top Selling
1493 cc, Manual, Diesel, 18 kmpl2 months waiting
Rs.14.15 Lakh*
Carens Prestige Plus iMT1482 cc, Manual, Petrol, 18 kmpl2 months waitingRs.15.10 Lakh*
Carens Prestige Plus Diesel iMT1493 cc, Manual, Diesel, 18 kmpl2 months waitingRs.15.45 Lakh*
Carens Prestige Plus Diesel1493 cc, Manual, Diesel, 13.5 kmpl2 months waitingRs.15.60 Lakh*
Carens Prestige Plus DCT1482 cc, Automatic, Petrol, 13.6 kmpl2 months waitingRs.15.85 Lakh*
Carens Prestige Plus Opt DCT1482 cc, Automatic, Petrol, 15 kmpl2 months waitingRs.16.31 Lakh*
Carens Luxury iMT1482 cc, Automatic, Petrol, 18 kmpl2 months waitingRs.16.72 Lakh*
Carens Prestige Plus Opt Diesel AT1493 cc, Automatic, Diesel, 16 kmpl2 months waitingRs.16.81 Lakh*
Carens Luxury Opt DCT1482 cc, Automatic, Petrol, 17.9 kmpl2 months waitingRs.17.15 Lakh*
Carens Luxury Diesel1493 cc, Manual, Diesel, 11.5 kmpl2 months waitingRs.17.25 Lakh*
Carens Luxury Diesel iMT1493 cc, Automatic, Diesel, 10.2 kmpl2 months waitingRs.17.27 Lakh*
Carens Luxury Plus iMT 6 STR1482 cc, Manual, Petrol, 15.58 kmpl2 months waitingRs.17.77 Lakh*
Carens Luxury Plus iMT1482 cc, Manual, Petrol, 18 kmpl2 months waitingRs.17.82 Lakh*
Carens Luxury Opt Diesel AT1493 cc, Automatic, Diesel, 21 kmpl2 months waitingRs.17.85 Lakh*
Carens Luxury Plus 6 STR Diesel1493 cc, Manual, Diesel, 18 kmpl2 months waitingRs.18.17 Lakh*
Carens Luxury Plus Diesel1493 cc, Manual, Diesel, 16.5 kmpl2 months waitingRs.18.35 Lakh*
Carens Luxury Plus Diesel iMT1493 cc, Manual, Diesel, 10.5 kmpl2 months waitingRs.18.37 Lakh*
Carens Luxury Plus Diesel iMT 6 STR1493 cc, Manual, Diesel, 18 kmpl2 months waitingRs.18.37 Lakh*
Carens Luxury Plus DCT 6 STR1482 cc, Automatic, Petrol, 15 kmpl2 months waitingRs.18.67 Lakh*
Carens Luxury Plus DCT1482 cc, Automatic, Petrol, 15 kmpl2 months waitingRs.18.94 Lakh*
Carens Luxury Plus Diesel AT 6 STR1493 cc, Automatic, Diesel, 16 kmpl2 months waitingRs.19.22 Lakh*
Carens Luxury Plus Diesel AT1493 cc, Automatic, Diesel, 16.5 kmpl2 months waitingRs.19.29 Lakh*
Carens X-Line DCT1482 cc, Automatic, Petrol, 15 kmpl2 months waitingRs.19.44 Lakh*
Carens X-Line DCT 6 STR1482 cc, Automatic, Petrol, 15.58 kmpl2 months waitingRs.19.44 Lakh*
Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR(Top Model)1493 cc, Automatic, Diesel, 16 kmpl2 months waitingRs.19.94 Lakh*
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Engine1482 cc - 1497 ccEngine1197 ccEngine1199 cc - 1497 ccEngineNot ApplicableEngine1199 cc - 1497 ccEngine1199 cc - 1497 ccEngine999 ccEngine1498 cc
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Power113.42 - 157.81 bhpPower67.72 - 81.8 bhpPower99 - 118.27 bhpPower127 - 148 bhpPower116 - 123 bhpPower72.49 - 88.76 bhpPower71 - 98.63 bhpPower119 bhp
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Boot Space216 LitresBoot Space-Boot Space-Boot Space-Boot Space500 LitresBoot Space-Boot Space405 LitresBoot Space458 Litres
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    Kia Carens Prestige Plus Diesel BSVI
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Kia Carens expert review

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The Carens’ key focus is on the occupants and their cabin experience. Its not trying to be an outright premium MPV, but a practical one.

overview

overview

The Carens is an MPV from the Korean Manufacturer. It’s shares it’s platform with the Creta and the Seltos and is the Kia version of the Hyundai Alcazar. Kia doesn’t like to classify the Carens as either an SUV or an MPV because it share traits from both body types. It’s just that it’s a more focused people carrier with the space for 6-7 adults and hence we believe it is more MPV than SUV. 

It’s main rivals are the Alcazar and the XL6 but you could also consider it against the XUV700, the Innova Crysta on the higher end and the Ertiga on the lower end of your budget. It’s also comparable in term of a feature experience to the Creta & Seltos but with the capacity to accommodate a larger family. 

Exterior

Exterior

The Carens shares its platform with the Alcazar but the relationship here is similar to that of the Creta and Seltos i.e. a common platform doesn’t equate to a common experience, be it the drive mannerisms, interior or even the design. Some may find the Carens’ design polarising but this is to be expected. Remember how controversial the Creta’s looks were when it was launched?

This often happens when a car sports an unfamiliar design language, and the Carens doesn’t look like the other car in Kia’s range. In fact, you can understand why Kia didn’t call it an SUV or an MPV, since it blends elements of both (more of the latter). It sits tall, with 195mm of ground clearance, gets roof rails and sports some body cladding as well. 

Exterior

But the flat shoulder line, plus-sized glass area, big rear doors and tall-boy roof are all elements you’d associate with an MPV. And while the Alcazar rides on 18-inch alloys, the Carens rides on 16-inch alloy wheels, even in its fully-loaded variant!

FYI: The Carens gets LED headlights, LED tail lights and LED fog lights

While looks are a personal matter (and we’ll leave the opinions to you), Kia has managed to get two important things right. One, it doesn’t look like a stretched Seltos and there is no mistaking it for any other car. Two, while it is slightly larger in size than the Alcazar, the proportions are still city-friendly.

Exterior

Dimensions (mm) Carens Alcazar XUV700 Safari Hector Plus
Length 4540 4500 4695 4661 4585
Width 1800 1790 1890 1894 1835
Height 1708 1675 1755 1786 1760
Wheelbase 2780 2760 2750 2741 2750

Interior

Interior

This is where the Carens really starts to shine. We expected this RV (recreational vehicle, as Kia calls it) to be a 5+2 seater, wherein the last row would be best suited to kids. However, you can fit three tall adults (~6ft in height) one behind the other easily. At 6.5ft and with a hefty build, I was able to sit behind two 6ft tall users in the front rows with a little knee room to spare for all.

Tall users will also have headroom to spare in the last row and thanks to the plus-sized glass area and open view ahead, you don’t feel claustrophobic. The seat base-tip has been raised, so you do have some underthigh support and don’t have to sit in a completely knees up position. The backrest reclines to help find a comfortable posture or to adjust for luggage behind. 

Courtesy the big rear door, tall roof, floor that is at a manageable height and tumble-forward seats, getting into the last row is convenient too. For added ease of use, the left-hand side second-row seat gets an electric release (offered with both seating configurations), in addition to the one-touch lever, to fold the seat ahead. This makes getting out of the last row much easier.

Third-Row Amenities

Interior

2 x USB Type-C Chargers Tablet/phone slots
Roof-mounted AC vents Reclining backrest with adjustable headrests

The second-row experience is appreciable. Like in the last row, the second row seat base is raised a bit to improve underthigh support. The seats slide/recline and can support most frames comfortably. But like in the Alcazar, to give third-row occupants a clearer view out, the seat-back height is low (lower than a Seltos). So those with taller frames may find the shoulder support lacking. 

It’s in this row that passengers get the best view out because the window is massive! You’d feel like you’re on display for other road users without the roller sunshades (offered from the mid-range Prestige Plus variant).

Second-Row Amenities

Interior

Roof-mounted AC vents with blower speed control 2 x USB Type-C Chargers
Slot for two 500ml bottles with a cooling vent Tray table with a cupholder and tablet/phone slot (left passenger’s side)
Individual armrests (six-seater) / armrest with two cup holders (seven-seater) Roller sunblinds

A thoughtful touch are the cable holders for the middle-row passengers, so you can plug into the charge points (integrated into the floor console) and avoid having a cable loose. So why is there only one tray table? Kia integrated a large air purifier behind the driver’s seat, which claims to drop the AQI from 999 to 45 in under 30 minutes. While it’s a useful feature, it is a bulky unit which shaves away a few millimetres of knee room.

Interior

It’s in the front seat that the MPV experience is most pronounced. The seating position is high but you aren’t looking over the bonnet like you would be in a Seltos or Sonet. The dashboard is large and has a wraparound design extending into the doors that makes you feel tucked-into the car, giving the Carens a mini-Kia-Carnival-like experience. 

Technology

The cabin feels premium with smooth plastic panels and good quality upholstery. But don’t expect it to feel any richer than the Seltos. In fact, the dashtop plastic and some of the centre console buttons feel nicer to touch in the Seltos.

Interior

Fully-loaded, the Carens’ features list includes the following:

Feature Notes
10.25 inch touchscreen Smooth to use with a user-friendly interface but the purple font colour may not be to everyone’s taste
8-speaker BOSE music system Offers good sound quality but doesn’t deliver the surround-sound effect as well as it does in the Seltos, due to the Carens’ larger cabin
Electric sunroof Regular-sized sunroof that covers the front row, unlike the Alcazar that gets a panoramic sunroof While a full-length sunroof would be cool, the Carens’ cabin feels far more airy and offers a greater sense of space than the Alcazar, even without one
Ventilated front seats                                   - 
64 Colour ambient lighting -
Drive Modes Automatic variants come equipped with Eco/Sport/Normal drive modes. Each drive mode changes the instrument panel’s ambient light to red (Sport), Green (Eco) and Purple (Normal).  Modes affect the engine and transmission but not the steering
Front wireless phone charger The charging pad accommodates large phones like the iPhone 13 Pro.  Would’ve been a handy feature to offer with the Prestige variant as well, as its 8-inch touchscreen does support wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay while the larger 10.25-inch screen does not

Other features include connected car tech, cruise control, an auto-dimming IRVM, paddle-shifters and smart-key with push-button start. Compared to its cousin, the Alcazar, the Carens misses out on a powered-driver’s seat, 360-degree camera, fully-digital instrument cluster and panoramic sunroof. 

Safety

Safety

The Carens gets a strong standard safety package that includes six airbags, highline (shows tyre pressures) tyre pressure monitoring, traction control, ESC, hill-start assist ISOFIX, all-wheel disc brakes and rear parking sensors. Higher variants add a rear camera with dynamic guidelines, front parking sensors, auto-headlamps and auto-wipers.

Boot Space

Boot Space

  • With all the seat rows in use, you can fit a medium-sized trolley bag and two soft bags. Fold it down and you can fit in multiple weekends worth of the family’s luggage. There’s an underfloor storage area as well, handy for footwear or other small items.

  • All the door pockets can fit in large bottles and knick-knacks, with the front door pockets getting umbrella holders as well (no drain hole though).

  • There are many thoughtful storage spots like a pop-out cup holder for the front passenger, pop-out coin/ticket holder for the driver, an underseat storage tray for the front passenger and secondary storage recesses under the door armrests, which can be used to stow away earphones/sanitizer bottles or similar small items.

Performance

Performance

Engine 1.5-litre petrol 1.4-litre turbo-petrol 1.5-litre turbo-diesel
Power  115PS 140PS 115PS
Torque  144Nm 242Nm 250Nm
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed manual / 7-speed DCT automatic 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic

On our first drive, we tested the 1.4-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre turbo-diesel with the 7-speed DCT and 6-speed torque-converter automatics, respectively.

Both engines offer good performance with the focus being on smoothness and ease of use. We experienced both engines in stop/go traffic and out on the highway at triple digit speeds and were never left wanting for punch. While you can manage daily commutes and overtakes with ease, what’s good is that this behaviour doesn’t change much even with a full passenger load. Sure, overtakes may need a bit more planning at highway speeds when the car’s loaded up but you don’t need to push too hard to find the speed you need.

Performance

Interestingly enough, with the Alcazar, we prefer the diesel engine as it feels more capable, especially with a full house on board. In the Carens, it’s the petrol we’d lean towards. Not only does it offer superior refinement, it’s also more eager to pick up speed with the added benefit of the more responsive automatic transmission. Notably, compared to the Seltos or Creta with the same engine, the throttle response is a little less urgent and more measured, in the interest of passenger comfort.

Ride and Handling

What stands out as a big selling point for the Carens, though, is its ride quality. Those 16-inch wheels come with chunky sidewalls that deliver great bump absorption. As a result, the suspension doesn’t have to be set too soft to compensate for big wheels. The benefit? Not only does the Carens manage damaged roads with ease, it also isn’t bouncy on the recovery. This behaviour is seen over bridge expansion joints at high speeds as well, where the car maintains composure. This also helps it feel surefooted at high speeds and it doesn’t feel too top heavy, nor does body roll dampen the in-cabin experience, unless you really push it hard through a corner.

Verdict

Verdict

If you just want a spacious, practical and comfortable 6/7-seater with city-friendly dimensions, you could look at options like the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga or XL6, which offer good value for their price.

It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. Of course, it's with the acknowledgment that these improvements come with a cost premium as well.

Yes, compared to the Alcazar, it does miss out on some features that make you go wow but what you get in the trade-off is a car that’s genuinely usable as a 6/7-seater, while the Hyundai is still more of a 5+2. We expect the Kia Carens to be priced between Rs 12-18.5 lakh (ex-showroom), a price at which it makes for a great all-rounder.

Pros & Cons of Kia Carens

Things We Like

  • Looks unique, in a good way.
  • Good presence with generous exterior dimensions
  • Lots of practical elements integrated into the cabin
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Things We Don't Like

  • Missing some premium features
  • Looks more like an MPV, than an SUV
  • 16-inch wheels look small on the overall large side profile

Kia Carens car news & updates

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    The Kia Carens may not be an Innova Crysta rival in price, but it may well be an alternative in capability 

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    Unreliable Clutch And Poor Performance
    We have purchased this car last year, and unfortunately ,we have encountered significant issues with the clutch plate ,It has already become damaged ,and we've experienced smoke coming from the clutch while driving ,the car struggles to go uphill, which make it unreliable for certain driving conditions ,we strongly advice against purchasing this car .
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    gautam phukan on Nov 01, 2024
    5
    Wow Nice Car Good Performance
    I purchased base model..... approx 11.50 lakh....... it's a very good car, 16/17 milege, I converted my car to top model
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    dipanshu on Oct 31, 2024
    4.7
    Good Car With High Safety
    good car with high safety and good performance and good services and affordable price and a good family car and good bootspace with sunroof and good mileage and high level comfort
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    ayush dubey on Oct 30, 2024
    4.5
    Purchased Kia Carens And Loving It So Much
    I purchased Kia carens 2 months ago and it's too satisfying than other cars , for comfort it's too much better and features also , and for space also , it's a better car for the budget of 20 lakhs , I would prefer this car to everyone, loving this car so much
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Kia Carens mileage

The Automatic Diesel variant has a mileage of 21 kmpl. The Manual Diesel variant has a mileage of 21.3 kmpl. The Manual Petrol variant has a mileage of 17.9 kmpl. The Automatic Petrol variant has a mileage of 17.9 kmpl.

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Fuel TypeTransmission* City Mileage
DieselAutomatic21 kmpl
DieselManual14 kmpl
PetrolManual17.9 kmpl
PetrolAutomatic17.9 kmpl

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Kia Carens colours

Kia Carens is available in the following colours in India. View all car images with different colour options on CarDekho.

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Amit asked on 24 Mar 2024
Q ) What is the service cost of Kia Carens?
By CarDekho Experts on 24 Mar 2024

A ) The estimated maintenance cost of Kia Carens for 5 years is Rs 19,271. The first...Read More

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SharathGowda asked on 23 Nov 2023
Q ) What is the mileage of Kia Carens in Petrol?
By CarDekho Experts on 23 Nov 2023

A ) The claimed ARAI mileage of Carens Petrol Manual is 15.7 Kmpl. In Automatic the ...Read More

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Devyani asked on 16 Nov 2023
Q ) How many color options are available for the Kia Carens?
By CarDekho Experts on 16 Nov 2023

A ) Kia Carens is available in 8 different colors - Intense Red, Glacier White Pearl...Read More

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Jj asked on 27 Oct 2023
Q ) Dose Kia Carens have a sunroof?
By CarDekho Experts on 27 Oct 2023

A ) The Kia Carens comes equipped with a sunroof feature.

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Anupam asked on 24 Oct 2023
Q ) How many colours are available?
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A ) Kia Carens is available in 6 different colours - Intense Red, Glacier White Pear...Read More

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FAQs on Carens

Q ) What is the exact on-road price of Kia Carens?
A ) The on-road price of Carens in Delhi starts at ₹ 12,19,076. The on-road price is inclusive of RTO charges and insurance.
Q ) Which car is better Carens or Exter?
A ) Carens price starts at ₹ 10.52 Lakh ex-showroom and Exter price starts ₹ 6 Lakh ex-showroom.
Q ) What will the EMI or down payment for Kia Carens?
A ) Kia Carens EMI starts at ₹ 23,202 per month for a tenure of 60 months @ 9.8% for a loan amount of ₹ 10.97 Lakh & down payment will be ₹ 1.22 Lakh.
Q ) What is the transmission type of Kia Carens?
A ) Kia Carens is available in Petrol and Diesel Option with Manual & Automatic transmission.
Q ) Does the Kia Carens have a sunroof?
A ) Yes, Gravity, Gravity iMT & 20 other variant(s) of Kia Carens are having sunroof.
Q ) What are the colour options available for Kia Carens?
A ) There are 7 colors available for Carens - Glacier White Pearl, Sparkling Silver, Pewter Olive, Intense Red, Aurora Black Pearl, Imperial Blue and Gravity Gray.
Q ) Is Kia Carens is a 7 Seater Car?
A ) Yes, the Kia Carens is a 7 seater car.
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Carens price in India

CityOn-Road Price
BangaloreRs.13.11 - 24.76 Lakh
MumbaiRs.12.46 - 23.07 Lakh
PuneRs.12.40 - 23.79 Lakh
HyderabadRs.12.86 - 24.24 Lakh
ChennaiRs.13 - 24.59 Lakh
AhmedabadRs.11.72 - 22.08 Lakh
LucknowRs.12.15 - 22.86 Lakh
JaipurRs.12.21 - 23.70 Lakh
PatnaRs.12.26 - 22.89 Lakh
ChandigarhRs.11.82 - 22.25 Lakh

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