Kia Carens Clavis Set for India Launch on May 23, 2025
On May 23, 2025, Kia intends to launch the Carens Clavis in India. Compared to the conventional Carens, which has been on the Indian market since 2022, the Carens Clavis is positioned as a more high-end product. The MPV will be available in seven trim levels: HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX, and HTX+. Reservations for the Clavis opened on May 9.
As for the design, the Clavis adopts the brand’s latest ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, which is seen on Kia’s global electric models such as the EV5. The fascia features the brand’s ‘Ice Cube’ LED headlamps, L-shaped DRLs, and a connecting LED light bar. Moreover, it gets new 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, while the rear sports ‘Starmap’ connected LED taillights. In terms of dimensions, the Clavis is identical to the Carens except for a slight 10 mm increase in overall length.
Moving on to the interior, the Clavis features a redesigned cabin that takes inspiration from more recent Kia vehicles, such as the Syros and the high-end EV9. It has a 26.62-inch panoramic display that combines the infotainment system and digital instrument cluster, and it has a dual-tone Triton Navy and Beige motif. Additional inside features include an 8-speaker Bose audio system, dual-view dashcam, ambient lighting, several USB-C connections, ventilated front seats, and a seat-mounted air purifier. Both 6- and 7-seater versions of the MPV will be offered, with the 6-seater models featuring captain chairs.
On the safety front, the Clavis is equipped with Kia’s Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), offering over 20 features such as adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and rear cross-traffic alert, among others.
The Carens Clavis shares its powertrain options with the standard Carens. These include a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (113 bhp, 143.8 Nm), a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine (158 bhp, 253 Nm), and a 1.5-litre diesel engine (114 bhp, 250 Nm). Transmission options include a six-speed manual, a six-speed iMT, a six-speed automatic gearbox and a seven-speed DCT.
Kia India recently axed all the variants of the standard Carens save for the Premium (O) trim, priced at Rs 11.41 lakh (ex-showroom). Positioned above the Carens, the upcoming Clavis is expected to be priced between Rs 13 lakh and Rs 22 lakh (ex-showroom).
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