Kia Carens Clavis 2025 launch in India: Full Details on Price & Specs.

The Indian branch of Kia has revealed the much awaited Kia Carens Clavis 2025, a more premium and stronger version of the highly awaited Kia Carens MPV. While developing the bridge between MPVS and SUVs, the Carens Clavis are designed seriously with enhanced design, saloon interior upgrades, and a plethora of features with the commencement price of Rs 11.50 lakh (ex-showroom).

Bookings for the new Carens Clavis start from May 9, and deliveries take shortly time, as Kia aims to capitalize on the growing demand for versatile family vehicles in the Indian market.

Kia Carens Clavis 2025 Debuts in India: Full Details on Variants & Specs

Kia India has officially Launch Kia Carens Clavis 2025, a more premium and rugged iteration of its popular Carens MPV. Positioned to bridge the gap between MPVs and SUVs, the Carens Clavis arrives with significant design enhancements, an upgraded interior, and a host of advanced features, with prices starting from Rs 11.50 lakh (ex-showroom).

Bookings for the new Carens Clavis began on May 9, and deliveries are set to commence shortly, as Kia aims to capitalize on the growing demand for versatile family vehicles in the Indian market.

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Bold New Design, SUV-Inspired Stance

The sharper, more SUV-like profile of the 2025 Carens Clavis really sets it apart, combining Kia’s “Opposites United” design philosophy. Striking triangular LED headlights on the front side integrate with new “Starmap” LED DRLs to give this model a very contemporary look. The digital Tiger Nose grille, along with new bumpers, gives the car a tall, strong, and confident stance.

The side view adds to the Clavis’ rugged personality due to the profuse black cladding creating a visual connection between the bumpers and the wheel arches and doors. The top-spec variants come shod with new 17-inch crystal-cut alloy wheels perfectly complemented by silver roof rails. The rear end gets connected LED taillamps, missing in the Carens standard, along with a redesigned bumper integrated with a faux skid plate. The Carens Clavis shall be available in eight captivating monotone colors, including Glacier White Pearl, Pewter Olive, and Imperial Blue.

Elevated Interiors and Advanced Technology

Step into the Carens Clavis, and it reveals a completely redesigned cabin, built for comfort and connectivity. The higher variants come with a dual panoramic screen setup consisting of a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display along with an equally large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which seamlessly integrates with next-gen Kia Connect. This will facilitate OTA (over the air) map and system updates. Although the larger one on top trims does not have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (available on the 8-inch unit in lower variants), the experience clearly enjoys premium vibes.

Other highlights from the interior include: a new two-spoke steering wheel; ventilated front seats giving further comfort; an 8-speaker Bose sound system in selected variants; it adopts a sophisticated navy blue and beige dual-tone theme. Practicality is strong here, considering that it is available in both 6-seater (second-row captain seats) and 7-seater configurations. Convenience features such as a smart pure air purifier with AQI display, retractable seat back tables, and coolers can holders, all bring their own worth.

Powertrain Options and Performance

The Kia Carens Clavis conceives under-the-hood performance which carries over these engine lineups from its parent, the Carens:

• 1.5-liter Naturally Aspirated Petrol: Packs in 113 bhp and 143.8 Nm peak torque, accompanied by only a 6-speed manual transmission.
• 1.5-liter Turbo-Petrol: Cranks the most of 157 hp, superbly matched by 253 Nm torque. The gearbox options include a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission), or a 7-speed DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission).
• 1.5-liter Diesel: Generate 113 hp and a torque of 250 Nm with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

In fact, the claimed fuel efficiency figures are from 15.34 kmpl to an overwhelming 19.54 kmpl (manually in diesel) so that one can economically travel long distances.

The safety credentials of the Carens Clavis have been significantly strengthened by Kia. It now boasts Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) on higher variants in addition to 20 autonomous safety functions that include:

• Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Forward Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist
• Lane Keep Assist
• Blind Spot Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
• Driver Attention Warning
• Auto High Beam

Bayond ADAS, Carens Clavis has a comprehensive safety package offered as standard across its variants, which includes 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill start assist (HSA), vehicle stability management (VSM), downhill brake control (DBC), ABS with EBD, disc brakes on all four wheels, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Further, it is equipped with parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and a blind view monitor to enhance safety and maneuverability.

Variants and Pricing

Following the HTE are six other variants: HTE(O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX, and HTX+. This broad range of variants leads to several options catering to various requirements and budgets.

• The new Kia Carens Clavis will retail at an ex-showroom price of Rs 11.50 lakh for the base models, while the top-end configurations are priced at Rs 21.50 lakh.

With its fresh-up design, upmarket interiors, advanced luxury safety standards, and a wide range of powertrains at play, the Kia Carens Clavis 2025 emerges an intriguing showcase in the Indian automotive arena, meant particularly for modern families keen on balancing MPV practicality with SUV appeal.