Published : 01 February 2022
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Mohammad Osaaf
Kia have commenced the production of their fourth product for India, the Carens. The first unit of the Carens rolled out of Kia’s manufacturing plant in Anantapur on January 31, 2022. They will export the Made-In-India Carens to over 80 countries.
Kia will launch the Carens by the end of this month. Pre-bookings of the SUV are already open for an amount of Rs. 25,000. You can book the Carens via Kia’s website or by visiting an official Kia dealership. Test drives will begin in some dealerships from February 1.
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Carens is a D-1 segment SUV with 6 and 7 seater configurations. Its global unveil took place last year. Some of the notable features it packs are:
- Sunroof
- Connected car technology
- Ventilated front seats
- Captain seat option in the second row
- One-touch electric tumble second-row seat for easy access to third-row seats
- Rear AC vents with separate compressor for second and third-row occupants
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple Carplay
- Full-colour LCD instrument cluster
- Cruise control
- Auto AC
- 8-speaker Bose sound system
- LED headlamps, taillamps and DRLs
- Air purifier
- Multi-colour ambient lighting
- Puddle lamps on rear doors
- Sliding tray storage under the seat
- Perfume holder on the dashboard
- Retractable seat back table
It gets the following safety features on all variants:
- All-wheel disc brakes
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control
- Vehicle stability management
- Hill-start assist and hill descent control
Kia claim that Carens will be one of the safest cars on Indian roads. An NCAP test could give us a better view of its safety. However, it is not clear if Kia will send the Carens for a crash test.
Also Read: Kia Carens Dimensions, Ground Clearance & Boot Space
The Carens gets 2 petrol and 1 diesel engine option. Their specifications are:
Also Read: Kia Carens Petrol Engine Specs, Mileage, Power And Torque
During our drive, we found the third row of Carens usable and provided enough space for 2 adult occupants. You can watch our full review of the Kia Carens below.
The Kia Carens will compete with other 6 and 7 seater cars in the market like Maruti Nexa XL6, Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector Plus and Toyota Innova Crysta. We expect the Kia Carens to be priced between Rs. 11.0 lakh to Rs. 17.0 lakh (ex-showroom).