Kia Carens Clavis Launched: A Stylish and Feature-Packed New MPV

Kia has launched a brand new version of its popular MPV Carens, called the Carens Clavis. The name Clavis comes from the Latin phrase “clavis aurea”, meaning golden key. The Carens Clavis is based on the brand’s already popular MPV, the Carens. However, the car comes equipped with several design changes and an upgraded features list for its distinct identity.  

Kia Carens Clavis Specifications, Pricing and Availability Details

Exterior Design and Features

The Carens Clavis comes with several design changes that make it look more modern and stylish. It now features: Inverted L-shaped LED daytime running lights (DRLS), Ice cube-style LED headlights, Kia’s signature digital tiger face grille, brand-new Ivory Silver paint option, stylish 17-inch dual-tone crystal-cut alloy wheels, and connected LED taillamps at the back. These changes give the Carens Clavis a bold and futuristic look, similar to Kia’s newer models like the Carnival and Syros.

Interior Design and Features

Inside, the Carens Clavis gets a few major updates.

The highlight is a large 26.62-inch dual-screen setup, consisting of two 12.3-inch screens for the driver display and touchscreen infotainment. Other key interior features include: a new dual-pane panoramic sunroof (an upgrade from the earlier single-pane), front ventilated seats for added comfort, a 4-way power-adjustable driver seat, 64-colour ambient lighting, a  Bose 8-speaker sound system, and a 360-degree camera for easier parking and safety, dual-view dashcam to record both front and rear views. You can choose between 6 and 7-seater options. The 6-seater gets captain seats in the second row, while the 7-seater has a bench seat in the middle.

Engine and Gearbox Options

Kia is offering the Carens Clavis with the same engine choices as the regular Carens, but with an added option. Here are the details:

1. 1.5-litre petrol (115hp) with a 6-speed manual

2. 1.5-litre turbo-petrol (160hp) with 6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT, and now also a 6-speed manual (new addition)

3. 1.5-litre diesel (116hp) with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic

Safety Features

The Carens Clavis is equipped with a LEVEL 2 ADAS suite with over 20 driver assistant features, such as: adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, front collision warning, rear crossing collision avoidance alert and more. Other than this, the Carens Clavis is also loaded with 18 advanced safety features, including 6 airbags (standard across all variants), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Hill Assist Control and more.

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Pricing and Booking Date

Kia hasn’t announced the exact price of the Carens Clavis yet. However, since the regular Carens is priced between Rs 10.60 lakh and Rs 19.70 lakh (ex-showroom), we can expect the Clavis to cost a bit more due to its extra features.

Bookings start on 9 May at 12:01 am IST, and customers can book online or at Kia dealerships across India.

What does it mean for the Kia Clavis

I have lived with the OG Kia Carens for thousands of kilometres, and our experience has mostly been positive, and we hope the Clavis suffix in the name does not change that.

On paper, the Kia Carens Clavis is a great new option for families looking for a stylish and feature-loaded MPV. With its modern design, big screens, added comfort features, and versatile engine options, the Clavis seems a tempting option for MPV buyers. The Carens Clavis also does not have any direct rivals, as cars like the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga (Rs 8.97 lakh-13.26 lakh) and XL6 (Rs 11.83 lakh-14.87 lakh) are priced significantly lower, and the OG of the MPV segment, the Toyota Innova Crysta (Rs 19.99 lakh-26.82 lakh) and even the Innova Hycross (Rs 19.09 lakh-31.34 lakh) cost a lot more. 

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