Published : 16 January 2026
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Author: Nikil Jonathan
Kia India have expanded the Carens Clavis variant lineup with the introduction of a new HTE (EX) trim. This newly added variant slots in between the HTE (O) and HTK Plus variants, giving buyers a fresh option that offers a sunroof and automatic climate control while retaining the core feature set of the lower variants.

The Kia Carens Clavis HTE (EX) variant is available with 3 powertrain options. All 3 are exclusively available with a manual transmission. Here are their ex-showroom prices:
Note: The new HTE (EX) variant costs Rs. 51,000 over the lower HTE (O) variant.
The Rs. 51,000 premium over the lower HTE (O) variant gets you the following features:
With the introduction of the new variant, buyers opting for the Carens Clavis normal petrol finally get a sunroof.
In terms of equipment, the HTE (EX) retains most features from the HTE (O). These include:
On the safety front, Kia offer 6 airbags as standard, along with TPMS, hill start assist, rear parking sensors, all 4 disc brakes and ISOFIX child-seat mounts.
Also Read: Kia Syros HTK (EX) Variant Launched At Rs. 9.89 Lakh – Here’s What It Offers
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