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Kia Carens price in India

Kia Carens Price in India

Feature-loaded 7-seater MPV — Kia's most practical family car with premium features

Price
₹11–13 Lakh
Mileage
16–21 kmpl
Body Type
MUV / MPV
Safety
Not Rated
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Engine
1493 cc
Fuel Type
Petrol, Diesel
Seats
7
Transmission
Manual, IVT, DCT, Torque Converter

Kia Carens Overview

The Kia Carens occupies an interesting niche — an MPV body with SUV-like styling, positioned between the Maruti Ertiga and the Kia Carnival. Since Kia introduced the more premium Carens Clavis as a separate model, the standard Carens has been simplified down to a single, value-focused trim called Premium (O).

You still get a genuine choice of powertrain — petrol, diesel, or petrol with a dealer-fitted CNG kit — all paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox (there's no automatic on the standard Carens). It's aimed at buyers who want practical 7-seat space without paying for the Clavis's extra features.

If you want a sunroof, automatic transmission, a turbo-petrol engine, or the 6-seat captain-chair layout, those now live exclusively on the Carens Clavis.

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Genuine choice of petrol, diesel or CNG
  • Strong standard safety kit (6 airbags, ESC, VSM)
  • Simple single-trim buying decision
  • Comfortable, spacious 7-seat cabin
  • Lower price than the Carens Clavis
Cons
  • 3-Star Global NCAP rating, below newer rivals
  • No automatic transmission on any variant
  • No sunroof at all — Clavis exclusive
  • Boot space with all 7 seats up is minimal
Best For
Feature-conscious families who need 7-seat capacity, those who find the Ertiga too basic and the Carnival too expensive, buyers who want premium features in a practical family MPV.

Kia Carens — Available Variant

Kia simplified the standard Carens down to a single trim — Premium (O) — after launching the more premium Carens Clavis alongside it as a separate model. You still choose between three engines within this one trim.

Kia Carens vs Rivals

CarPriceKey Difference
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga₹9–16LMore popular, CNG available, simpler
Toyota Innova HyCross₹19–35LMore premium, hybrid, significantly pricier
Hyundai Alcazar₹15–21LSUV body, more premium, no MPV layout

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kia Carens a 7-seater? +
Yes, the standard Kia Carens is now sold exclusively as a 7-seater. The 6-seat captain-chair layout is only available on the separate, more premium Kia Carens Clavis.
Is Kia Carens available in diesel? +
Yes, the Kia Carens offers a 1.5-litre diesel engine, but manual transmission only — there is no automatic gearbox on the standard Carens.
What is the price of Kia Carens? +
The Kia Carens is priced between ₹11–13 lakh ex-showroom, spanning its petrol, CNG and diesel engine options — it's now sold as a single trim (Premium O).

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