Kia India has recently disclosed that it has achieved sales exceeding 200,000 units of the Carens in the Indian market. Three years following the launch of this MPV, the company has indicated that the petrol engine is preferred by consumers, with more than 58 percent of buyers choosing this option.

Kia Carens petrol engines

Kia offers the Carens with two petrol engine alternatives. The first option is a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine, which generates 113 bhp and 144 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The second option is a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, delivering 158 bhp and 253 Nm of torque. This turbo unit is available with both a 6-speed intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Kia Carens diesel engine

A diesel engine is also available for the Carens, featuring a 1.5-litre capacity that produces 115 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. This engine can be paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

Kia has disclosed that 32 percent of customers have chosen the automatic transmission or the intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT). This trend aligns with the increasing traffic congestion, leading many to prefer automatic options over manual gearboxes. Additionally, 28 percent of buyers selected a variant that includes a sunroof, a feature that is gaining popularity in the Indian market. Notably, 95 percent of total sales were attributed to the 7-seater models, reinforcing its status as a genuine family vehicle.

What are the rivals of the Kia Carens?

Kia Carens faces competition from the Toyota Rumion, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, and Maruti Suzuki XL6. In the economical category, the Renault Triber is offered, whereas the higher-end alternatives consist of the Toyota Innova Hycross, Maruti Suzuki Invicto, and Toyota Innova Crysta.

What are the variants of the Kia Carens? 

Kia Carens is available in five variants - Premium, Prestige, Prestige Plus, Luxury Plus and X-Line.

What is the price of the Kia Carens?

The prices of the Kia Carens start at ₹10.60 lakh and go up to ₹19.70 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom. 

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