Kia Carens Launching On February 15 | V3Cars

Feb 6, 2022, 10:39 AM IST
By Mohammad Osaaf
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Kia will launch the Carens on February 15, 2022. All the details about the Carens except for the prices are already available. Kia recently started the production of this 3-row car in their Anantapur plant. They also opened the bookings for the Carens in January for a token amount of Rs. 25,000. If you are planning to book the Carens and are confused about which among the 5 variants to book, you can watch our variants explained video.

Carens is a 3-row MPV with SUV styling. It has the option of 6 and 7 seat configuration. The option of 6-seat is only available in the top-spec Luxury Plus trim. One of the main highlights of the Carens is its wheelbase, which is 2780mm. Surprisingly, it is even longer than the wheelbase of Toyota Innova Crysta. It packs many features which include:

10.25-inch Touchscreen infotainment
Telematics (connected car tech)
Bose sound system with 8 speakers
Multicolour ambient lighting
Air Purifier
Std. safety features (6 Airbags, ESC, VSM All-Wheel Disc Brakes, Highline TPMS, rear parking sensors, etc.)
Ventilated front seats
Multi-Drive modes (Sport/Eco/Normal)
2nd-row seat with electric tumble function
Sunroof
Paddle shifters
Front parking sensors
2nd and 3rd row diffused AC vents
Separate compressor for rear AC
LED DRLs with LED Headlamps
16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
LED Taillamps
Wireless phone charger with cooling
1st-row Cooling Cup Holders
Retractable Seat Back Table with Cup Holder and Gadget Mount
Sliding-type Under Seat Tray
Retractable Cup Holder & Tray

Also Read: Kia Carens Bookings Open

The Carens shares its engine and transmission options with the Seltos. It gets 2 petrol and 1 diesel engine from the Seltos in the same tune. Here are their specifications:

Kia Carens Engine Specs
Specification	1.5L Normal Petrol	1.4L Turbo Petrol	1.5L Turbo Diesel
Power	115PS @ 6300rpm	140PS @ 6000rpm	115PS @ 4000rpm
Torque	144Nm @ 4500rpm	242Nm @ 1500 - 3200rpm	250Nm @ 1500 - 2700rpm
Manual	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed
Auto	-	7-speed DCT	6-speed TC

Also Read: First Kia Carens Rolls Out Of Anantapur Plant

Because of its SUV-inspired MPV styling the Carens may not only compete with the MPVs but also 3-row SUVs. The Kia Carens could compete with MPVs like the Maruti Suzuki Nexa XL6, Mahindra Marazzo and the super popular Toyota Innova Crysta. On the SUV-front, it will become another option for 3-row SUV buyers currently considering the Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and Mahindra XUV700. We expect Kia to price the Carens between Rs. 11.0 lakh and Rs. 17.0 lakh (ex-showroom). Once the exact prices are out, we’ll find out exactly which 3-row cars will end up in Kia’s crosshairs.

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Mohammad Osaaf

When writing for V3Cars, Osaaf shines a light on cars that deserve more recognition. His perspective helps readers discover gems beyond the mainstream.

He has spent years following cars that offer hidden performance under simple exteriors. This interest has sharpened his perspective on how brands balance practicality and excitement.

Osaaf lends his voice to V3Cars’ editorial team with a focus on cars that hide performance behind simplicity. His love for sleeper sedans defines the way he views the automotive world.

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