Kia Carens is a 7-seat urban SUV which is larger than the Seltos mid-size SUV.
I am comparing the Premium Optional vs Prestige Optional trims of the 2024 Kia Carens to help you figure out which model makes the most sense for you. Carens is a successful 6/7-seat SUV from the Korean carmaker. In fact, Kia recently became the fastest carmaker to reach 1 million (10 lakh) domestic sales in India. In addition to the familiar Seltos and Sonet SUVs, the Carens has also played its part in contributing to those astronomical numbers. For now, let us compare these two affordable trims of the 2024 Kia Carens.
2024 Kia Carens Premium Optional vs Prestige Optional – Price
The top reason for the existence of this comparison is the price difference. While the Premium Optional is one sale for Rs 11.06 lakh, the Prestige Optional bears a retail price sticker of Rs 12.27 lakh, ex-showroom. Hence, there is a significant gap of Rs 1.21 lakh on the ex-showroom prices of the two variants.
| Price | Kia Carens Premium Optional | Kia Carens Prestige Optional |
| Ex-showroom | Rs 11.06 lakh | Rs 12.27 lakh |
2024 Kia Carens Premium Optional vs Prestige Optional – Features
Now that we have established a price difference of Rs 1.21 lakh, let us look at what you get for that amount. In any case, Kia offers tons of modern amenities on all its cars. That is even true for its lower trims. To start with, the top highlights of the Premium Optional version are:
- 8-inch Touchscreen Infotainment Display
- Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- 16-inch Steel Wheels with Cover
- Shark Fin Antenna
- Driving Rear View Monitor
- Electrically Adjustable ORVMs with LED Turn Indicators
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Bluetooth Connectivity
- Voice Recognition
- Steering Mounted Audio Controls
- 6-Speaker Audio System
- Semi-Leatherette Seats
- Front Armrest with Open Storage and Tray
- Roof Flushed AC Vents for 2nd and 3rd Rows
- Keyless Entry
- Driver Seat Height Adjustment
- Rear Door Sunshade Curtains
- Follow Me Home Headlamps
- Folding Key
- 2nd Row Seat with Folding Armrest and Cup Holders
The Prestige Optional version gets more amenities in addition to all the features of the Premium Optional including:
- Integrated Roof Rails
- Star Map LED DRLs
- Fully Automatic AC
- Passenger Seat Back Multi Pockets
- Luggage Lamp
- Retractable Cup Holder and Tray
- 2nd Row Captain Seats with Sliding, Reclining and Tumble Seats (6-seat)
- Smart Key
- Push Button Start
- Smart Key Remote Engine Start
- Front Parking Sensors
- Headlamp Auto Light Control
- Premium Fabric and Leatherette Combi Seats (Black and Beige)
- Dark Metal Paint Dashboard
Specs
The 2024 Kia Carens comes with either a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine making 115 PS / 144 Nm, a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine generating 160 PS / 253 Nm or a 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine which makes 116 PS / 250 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. Performing the transmission duties is a wide selection of gearboxes including 6-speed iMT, 6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT and 6-speed AT. While the Premium Optional is available with all engines, the Prestige Optional is only available with the 1.5-litre NA petrol.
| Specs | Kia Carens (P) | Kia Carens (D) |
| Engine | 1.5L (P) / 1.5L (Turbo P) | 1.5L (D) |
| Power | 115 PS / 160 PS | 116 PS |
| Torque | 144 Nm / 253 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6iMT, 7DCT, 6MT | 6MT, 6iMT, 6AT |
Our View
This post gives a clear pathway to figure out which model will make more sense for you. If you are on a strict budget, the Premium Optional trim of the 2024 Kia Carens has all the basic amenities that you would ever need. Therefore, it is a great option. On the other hand, if you like to pamper yourselves and are a bit flexible with your finances, the Prestige Optional trim will offer a decent amount of convenience amenities. Therefore, it all depends on how much you are willing to spend.
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