Kia has established a reputation in the Indian car market for its stylish and feature-rich vehicles, and the Kia Carens, launched in February 2022, continues this trend. This three-row SUV is designed to cater to families and individuals looking for a spacious and comfortable ride without compromising on style or functionality. Let’s take a detailed look at the Kia Carens, including its variants, features, specifications, space, mileage, and price.
Variants and Features
The Kia Carens is available in five variants: Premium, Prestige, Prestige Plus, Luxury, and Luxury Plus. Each variant offers a range of features, with the higher variants offering more advanced features and technology. Here’s a brief overview:
- Premium: Essential features like dual airbags, ABS with EBD, automatic climate control, touchscreen infotainment system, and rear parking sensors.
- Prestige: Adds features like cruise control, reverse parking camera, keyless entry and go, and roof rails.
- Prestige Plus: Enhancements include six airbags, side door curtains, tire pressure monitoring system, and a sunroof.
- Luxury: Ventilated seats, a 360-degree parking camera, wireless phone charging, and a Bose sound system.
- Luxury Plus: Includes all features from lower variants plus an electronic parking brake, automatic headlamps, and a panoramic sunroof.
Specifications
The Kia Carens offers three engine options: a 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1.4L turbocharged petrol engine (to be replaced by a 1.5L turbo-petrol in 2024), and a 1.5L turbocharged diesel engine. All engines are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, with the option of a 7-speed DCT for the 1.4L turbo-petrol engine.
Space and Comfort
The Kia Carens provides ample space for passengers and cargo. The first two rows offer comfortable legroom and headroom for adults, while the third row, though best suited for children or short journeys, provides surprising legroom for its segment. The 6-seater variant with captain seats in the second row offers a premium and spacious feel. The Carens also offers generous boot space, which can be further enhanced by folding down the second and third-row seats.
Mileage
The Kia Carens boasts impressive fuel efficiency figures, with claimed mileage of up to 21 kmpl for petrol engines and up to 26 kmpl for the diesel engine. However, actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions.
New Kia Carens Price
The Kia Carens is competitively priced, starting from around ₹ 10.45 lakh for the base variant and going up to ₹ 19.45 lakh for the top-of-the-line variant (ex-showroom pan-India).
Verdict
The Kia Carens is a strong contender in the three-row SUV segment, offering a spacious and comfortable interior, a range of features across variants, fuel-efficient engines, and competitive pricing. While the third-row seating may be limited in terms of legroom, the overall package offers excellent value for money. Whether you’re a family looking for a practical SUV or an individual seeking a stylish and feature-rich ride, the Kia Carens deserves serious consideration.
