Ferrari 488 Vs Kia Carens - Price, Mileage, Specs

1. Misses Some Everyday Convenience Features

The Premium (O) misses a rear washer-wiper, rear defogger and auto AC. It also gets halogen headlamps instead of LED or projector units. These omissions weaken an otherwise useful convenience package.

2. No Automatic Transmission Or Turbo Petrol Option

All current Carens powertrains come with a 6-speed manual transmission. Buyers seeking clutch-free driving or the stronger turbo petrol engine no longer have either option in the Carens range.

3. Significant Premium For The Diesel Engine

The diesel costs about Rs. 1.9 lakh more than the petrol version of the same Premium (O) variant. Although it offers more torque and better claimed mileage, buyers with limited monthly running may find the additional purchase cost difficult to justify through fuel savings.

4. No Captain Seats Or Higher Variant Options

The Carens comes only in the Premium (O) variant with a 7-seat layout. Buyers who want second-row captain seats cannot choose a 6-seat version. There is also no higher Carens variant offering features such as ventilated front seats, alloy wheels or a sunroof.

5. Small Wheels And MPV Styling May Not Appeal To Everyone

The 15- and 16-inch wheels can look small in relation to the Carens’ overall size. Its MPV proportions may also disappoint buyers who prefer larger wheels and SUV-inspired styling.

6. Lower Claimed Petrol Mileage Than Key Rivals

The Carens petrol-manual has a claimed mileage of 15.7kmpl, compared with the Ertiga petrol-manual’s 20.51kmpl and XL6 petrol-manual’s 20.97kmpl. This puts it at a disadvantage for petrol buyers prioritising fuel efficiency.

7. Modest Adult Occupant Protection Rating

In Global NCAP’s 2024 retest, the Carens scored 3 stars for adult occupant protection and 5 stars for child occupant protection. The adult protection result remains a drawback despite its standard safety equipment.