Kia India has announced that it will launch the Carens Clavis on May 23, 2025. The new model, placed above the standard Carens, will compete with models like the Maruti Ertiga and Toyota Innova Crysta.
It will be available in seven variants – HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX, and HTX+ – and offered in eight exterior colours including Imperial Blue, Aurora Black Pearl, Glacier White Pearl, and Pewter Olive.
Engine choices remain unchanged: a 1.5-litre NA petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, and 1.5-litre diesel, with multiple transmission options including 6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT, 6-speed automatic, and 7-speed DCT.
The Carens Clavis features a redesigned front inspired by Kia’s global EV5, with a near-sealed grille, sharper LED headlamps, and a full-width LED light bar. It also comes with 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels with a star-pattern design.
Inside, the Clavis retains the three-row layout with sliding and reclining second-row seats and a one-touch electric tumble function. A 26.62-inch connected dual display houses the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system. Other features include ventilated front seats, a 4-way powered driver’s seat, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, and an 8-speaker Bose audio system.
Additional equipment includes 64-colour ambient lighting, roof-mounted diffused AC vents, a seat-integrated air purifier, and Kia’s infotainment/temperature control swap switch.
The Clavis is equipped with Level 2 ADAS, offering over 20 safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, autonomous emergency braking, and front collision warning. Standard safety kit includes six airbags, electronic stability control, a 360-degree camera, and rear occupant alert.