Kia Carens Clavis was unveiled in India a few days ago, which bears tons of new-age and modern elements
The Kia Carens, not the Carens Clavis, is currently down to a single variant for potential buyers. We know that once the new or updated iteration of any vehicle arrives, carmakers try to get rid of the old model as soon as possible. While, in this case, Kia might still sell the Carens and Carens Clavis side-by-side, the effect on the Carens is evident. Let us take a look at the specifics of this latest case.
Kia Carens Now Available in a Single Variant
If you visit the Kia website right now, you will be able to see the Carens available in a single trim – Premium (O). In comparison, prior to the unveiling of the Carens Clavis, there were 9 variants to choose from. Clearly, Kia has deliberately done this, perhaps to get rid of the existing stock or for some other unknown reason. In any case, there are still 3 powertrain options to choose from. Nevertheless, all of these can only be paired with a sole manual transmission.
The 3 engine alternatives include the familiar 115 PS and 144 Nm, a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol mill which churns out an impressive 160 PS and 253 Nm or a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine which produces a healthy 116 PS and 250 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. This time around, no automatic transmissions are available. Still, one can opt for the iMT gearbox with the turbo petrol mill. Finally, the Premium (O) range starts at Rs 11.41 lakh, ex-showroom. As a result, the fancy features like ventilated seats, sunroof, etc., are gone.
| Specs | Kia Carens Premium (O) |
| Engine | 1.5L NA P / 1.5L Turbo P / 1.5L D |
| Power | 115 PS / 160 PS / 116 PS |
| Torque | 144 Nm / 253 Nm / 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT / 6iMT |
My View
It is hard to know the exact reason for this step. Having said that, we can safely believe that it has something to do with the new Carens Clavis. While on the subject, the new Carens Clavis seems to be extremely well-equipped, along with boasting the latest Kia global design language. The aim is to offer a premium product in this competitive segment. Let us keep an eye out for more details in this regard.
Also Read: New Kia Carens Clavis World Premiere – All You Need To Know!
