Kia Carens gets a new variant and additional features for 2024

The South Korean auto giant Kia has updated the Carens lineup with the introduction of new variants, which takes the overall number of variants to 30. The key upgrades include a new diesel powerplant, various new features, and a new exterior colour. The Carens begins at Rs 10.52 lakh, and the latest diesel version starts at Rs 12.12 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kia Carens: Engine and Transmission

Currently, the Carens diesel comes with either the iMT or a torque converter. With the update, the Carens IMT diesel is set to be replaced by a 6-speed manual gearbox. The IMT is expected to be phased out. The 1.5-litre diesel engine generates 115PS and 250 Nm of peak torque.

The MPV is also available with two 1.5-litre petrol engines, one naturally aspirated and the other turbocharged. The engines produce 116PS/250 Nm and 160PS/253 Nm respectively.

Kia Carens: Variants and Features

With the new version, Carens will be mainly available in nine variants: Premium, Premium (O), Prestige, Prestige (O), Prestige Plus, Prestige Plus (O), Luxury, Luxury Plus, and X-Line.

With the launch of new trims, the Prestige +(O) version in 7DCT and 6AT now comes with a sunroof, LED Map lamp, and room lamp. The new Prestige (O) variant offers the choice of 6 or 7 seating capacity, a leatherette-wrapped gear knob, a smart key with push-button start, LED Rear Combination lamp, LED DRL, and a positioning lamp.

Kia has given the top-of-the-line X-Line variant, some new premium features such as a dashcam, all window auto up and down with voice commands, and 7-seating options. The X-Line Carens was first launched in October 2023 and was strictly offered as a 6-seater with captain seats for the middle row.

The Premium (O) trim adds convenience features such as keyless entry, an 8-inch D/Audio system, a Shark Fin antenna, a steering wheel-mounted remote control, burglar alarms, and improved safety measures. All models also now get a 180W charger, which is an upgrade over the 120W charger that was available earlier.

Kia Carens: Colours and Pricing

Furthermore, the Carens introduces a brand-new colour - Pewter Olive, available in all models except the X-Line. This addition provides customers with a choice of 8 monotone, 3 dual-tone options, and 1 exclusive matte colour for X-Line. The Kia Carens' price has increased, with a new base price of Rs 10.52 lakh and rising all the way up to Rs 19.67 lakh.

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