Kia India unveils Carens Clavis with three powertrain options and ADAS features On May 8, Kia India unveiled the Carens Clavis 3-row vehicle available in 6- and 7-seater configurations. The name "Clavis" is derived from the Latin phrase Clavis Aurea, meaning "Golden Key".   It measures 4,550 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, and 1,708 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,780 mm. The Carens Clavis will be offered with three powertrain options: the Smartstream G1...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Global NCAP announces crash test ratings for India-made Honda Amaze, Kia Carens and Mahindra Bolero On April 23, Global NCAP announced its latest crash test ratings amongst the final tests in the Safer Cars for India campaign as Bharat NCAP becomes fully activated. As per the results, The Honda Amaze was rated two stars for adult and zero stars for child occupant safety. The Kia Carens originally scored zero stars for adult protection and after i...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/23

owth, backed by a total of 15 EV models by 2027. Kia will launch six EV models by 2026, starting with the upcoming EV3 in 2024, followed by EV2, EV4, and EV5 in major markets, including the U.S., Europe, and South Korea. In emerging markets, the company will deploy two region-specified EVs, such as Carens EV for the Indian market. Kia will launch its first PBV, the medium-sized PV5, in 2025, Following this, in 2027, the brand will launch the PV7,...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/10

Kia shares roadmap for emerging markets, to launch Carens EV in India On April 5, Kia Corporation during the 2024 CEO Investor Day announced that in emerging markets, it will deploy two region-specified EVs, such as Carens EV for the Indian market. Kia will also utilize its Chinese plants to serve demand in emerging markets, which is expected to contribute 250,000 units in 2027. Kia will strengthen its product and quality competitiveness in emerg...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/05

Kia India launches 6-seater refreshed 2024 Carens and 1.5 Diesel MT Carens SUV On April 2, Kia India launched the 2024 Refreshed Carens with a new 6-speed 1.5 diesel manual transmission in U2 1.5 VGT engine variant for INR 1.27 million. This new addition expands its trim lineup to over 30 options. Kia has also introduced an enhanced X-Line model with features like a dashcam, all windows auto up and down with voice commands, and expanded 7-seating...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/02

to 70,000 vehicles per annum if demand grows. The plant is spread over 65,000 square meters of land. Currently, six Kia models are being produced, Kia Cerato, Kia K5, Kia Sonet, Kia Seltos, Kia Sportage, and Kia Sorento, and this portfolio will expand to ten models soon including the K2700, K3000, Carens, and Picanto. The plant will employ over 300 personnel. Based on social media updates of Rana Motors and Kia Ghana/ multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/14

ntroducing all its diesel models with iMT (Intelligent Transmission technology). All manual transmission diesel versions of Kia will now be upgraded to 6iMT versions which will now come as a standard transmission in its refreshed RDE-compliant vehicle 2023 editions of the Seltos, the Sonet, and the Carens to be available from April 1, 2023. This move will transform the diesel driving experience which is considered highly inconvenient due to heav...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/07

Kia Motors, India refreshes it line-up with BS6 Phase II compliant powertrains On March 21, Kia India introduced its refreshed RDE-compliant vehicle line-up with an updated powertrain and additional features in the Seltos, the Sonet, and the Carens. The refreshed line-up now comes with an enhanced gasoline powertrain which is now compatible with the E20 fuel. While the gasoline engine in Sonet remains unchanged, the turbo gasoline engine in Caren...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/22

0 billion in India for EV-related R&D, manufacturing, and infrastructure development.Kia also announced its entry into the Purpose-Built Vehicles (PBVs) segment, addressing the unmet need of specialized institutions. The PBVs showcased at the pavilion were a police van and an ambulance based on the Carens. The Concept EV9, a global electric SUV and was first unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2021. The vehicle will be launched in i...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/13

All-new generation Kia Carens SUV launched in Vietnam with 3 engine choices On November 11, 2022, Thaco Auto has officially introduced the all-new generation Kia Carens C-sized SUV, completing Kia’s SUV line-up in Vietnam.Applying the "Bold for Nature" element in Kia's new design philosophy "Opposites United", the new generation Carens is based on a new solid and high-strength chassis structure. The Carens, which possesses a sporty and modern d...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/14

All-new Kia Carens launched in Indonesia at GIIAS2022 Reported on August 12, 2022, the 4th generation Kia Carens has been made available in the Indonesian market, in conjunction with the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show 2022 (GIIAS2022).The all-new Kia Carens, also known as the Rondo or Citra, has the overall dimensions of (LWH) 4,540x 1,800x 1,700 mm with a wheelbase of 2,780 mm. It is fully-imported (CBU) from India and Kia is not pla...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/15

Kia Seltos SUV to offer six airbags as standard in India On August 3, Kia India announced that its SUV Kia Seltos is now the first car in its segment to get six airbags as standard across all variants. Besides the Kia Seltos, six airbags as standard fitment are also offered on the Kia Carens. The Kia Seltos is the most popular Kia product in India, accounting for close to 60% of the company's total sales in the country. Based on the Kia India pre...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/03

Global NCAP announces results for Kia Carens and Mahindra XUV 700 for India On June 23, Global NCAP launched the last set of results for the Safer Cars For India campaign under its current test protocols. As per the results, The Kia Carens scored 3 stars for adult occupant protection and 3 stars for child occupant protection and after a previous five-star rating, the Mahindra XUV 700 has now achieved a ‘Safer Choice’ Award. The made-in-India...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/23

Kia India launches Carens at introductory price starting INR 899 thousand On February 15, Kia motors launched the Carens MPV at an introductory price range between INR 899 thousand (the premium variant) to INR 1619 thousand (luxury plus variant). It is launched in five trim levels and is spread across 15 variants (12 manual and 3 automatic transmissions). Kia Carens is powered by the same engine option powering the Kia Seltos which are the 1.4-li...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/16

Lumax Auto, India updates about new business wins Lumax Auto Technologies Limited (LATL) announced that it is supplying gear shifters for Maruti Suzuki’s Celerio and various plastic parts for Kia Carens. It has also won business for air intake systems from Mahindra & Mahindra for Scrambler and Adventure two-wheelers. Its subsidiary company Lumax FAE Technologies Pvt. Ltd. received LOI from two of the major OEMs for the supply of Oxygen Sensor, ...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/14

Kia India starts production of Carens On January 31, Kia India started production of the three-row recreational vehicle, the Kia Carens, from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The Kia Carens will be officially launched in February 2022. Kia Carens have been tested across multiple terrains and simulated conditions before the company has announced the mass production of the car. It comes in gasoline and dies...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/01

Kia India reveals specifications of Carens On January 4, Kia India revealed the trim details and technical specifications of the Kia Carens. It is powered by three engines Smartstream 1.4 T-GDi gasoline, Smartstream 1.5 gasoline and 1.5 CRDi VGT diesel engine. 1.4 T-GDi gasoline engine generates 140 ps power at 6,000 rpm and 242 Nm torque at 1,500-3,200 rpm. 1.5 gasoline engine generates 115 ps power at 6,300 rpm and 144 Nm torque at 4,500 rpm. 1...

News  Updated at: 2022/01/05

esees the supply chain constraint to stay intact in early 2022 but hopes that the semiconductor production and supply will start improving from the second quarter onwards. The company remains optimistic about 2022 with the aim of full utilisation of the plant in the year. A successful launch of Kia Carens in Q1 2022 also remains the company’s focus.  Kia India registered cumulative sales of 227,844 units in CY 2021, including domestic sales of...

News  Updated at: 2022/01/04

Kia launches all-new Carens in India On December 16, Kia announced the launch of the all-new Carens in India. It comes with gasoline and diesel powertrains combined with multiple transmission options, including the 7DCT and 6AT. The all-new Carens will be available in India as well as selected markets starting from the first quarter of 2022. The recreational vehicle (RV) is designed for modern Indian families. It is a comfortable and spacious thr...

News  Updated at: 2021/12/16

Kia reveals official sketches of Kia Carens in India On December 7, Kia Corporation released sketches of Kia Carens, its highly-anticipated model due for its world premiere on December 16, 2021, in India. The Kia Carens debuts its new design philosophy ‘Opposites United’ in India. This design philosophy is based on five strong pillars - bold for nature, joy for reason, power to progress, technology for life, and tension for serenity. Carens...

News  Updated at: 2021/12/07