The new Kia Carens Clavis will be available in seven variants with lots of new features over the standard Carens.
The Kia Carens Clavis has debuted as a facelifted version of the regular Carens MPV, albeit with a more premium slant. It introduces comprehensive design updates on the outside, such as revised headlights reminiscent of the EV6 facelift, redesigned front and rear bumpers, new 17-inch alloy wheels, an updated rear lightbar, and more. Inside, the Carens Clavis sees subtler changes on the design front and much bigger ones in terms of features. Let’s take a look at everything on offer in the Carens Clavis variant line-up.
Kia Carens Clavis variants explained
Petrol and diesel engine options
The Kia Carens Clavis retains the same engine and gearbox options as the standard Carens: a 115hp, 1.5-litre petrol with a 6-speed manual; a 116hp, 1.5-litre turbo-diesel with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic; and a 160hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with 6-speed iMT, 7-speed dual-clutch auto, or 6-speed manual gearbox. The latter configuration is unique to the Carens Clavis, as the standard Carens does not offer the 6-speed manual with the turbo-petrol motor. The Carens Clavis is available in seven trims – HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX and HTX+.
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Kia Carens Clavis variant-wise feature list
Kia Carens Clavis HTE
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5P MT, 1.5D MT
- Front and rear skid plates
- Rear spoiler with stop lamp
- 16-inch steel wheels with cover (diesel)
- 15-inch gloss black alloy wheels (petrol)
- Black-beige dual-tone interior scheme
- Black-navy blue semi-leatherette seat upholstery
- Indigo-coloured dashboard with black metal trim
- One-touch electric tumble function for second row
- Second and third row AC vents
- Keyless entry with burglar alarm
- Second row 60:40 split seats with sliding, reclining, and tumble
- Second row seat back folding armrest (7 Seater)
- Third row 50:50 split seats with reclining and full flat folding
- Manually height-adjustable driver’s seat
- Powered windows all around
- Sunglass holder
- Rear sunshades
- Follow-me-home headlights
- Electric power steering with tilt adjust
- 4.2-inch colour multi-information display (MID)
- 12V power outlet (front)
- 5 USB Type-C ports
- Rear occupant alert
- 6 airbags
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Hill Assist Control (HAC)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- ABS with EBD
- Brake assist
- Disc brakes for all four wheels
Kia Carens Clavis HTE(O)
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5P MT, 1.5D MT, 1.5P Turbo MT
Features over HTE
- Shark fin antenna
- Electrically adjustable ORVMs with built-in LED indicator
- Automatic light control
- Steering-mounted audio controls
- 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 4-speaker sound system with two tweeters
- Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
- Bluetooth and voice recognition
Kia Carens Clavis HTK
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5P MT, 1.5D MT, 1.5P Turbo MT
Features over HTE(O)
- LED daytime running lights
- Integrated roof rails
- Black-beige dual-tone interior scheme
- Black fabric and leatherette seat upholstery
- Black dashboard with black metal trim
- Automatic climate control
- Seat back pockets (passenger)
- One-touch auto up/down driver window with anti-pinch function
- Boot lamp
- Front parking sensors
Kia Carens Clavis HTK+
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5D MT/AT, 1.5P Turbo MT/DCT
Features over HTK
- LED connected tail-lamps
- Satin chrome finish on window line
- Auto-folding ORVMs
- Rear wiper, washer, and defogger
- Smart key with motion sensor and remote engine start function
- Push button start/stop
- Cruise control
- Selectable drive modes: Eco, Normal, Sport (7DCT/ AT only)
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold (7DCT/ AT only)
Kia Carens Clavis HTK+(O)
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5D MT, 1.5P Turbo MT/DCT
Features over HTK+
- 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
- Single-pane electric sunroof
- LED cabin lights
- Wireless charger
Kia Carens Clavis HTX
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5D MT, 1.5P Turbo MT/iMT
Features over HTK+(O)
- LED headlights
- Satin chrome finish on front and rear skid plates
- Integrated turn signals in LED daytime running lights
- 64-colour ambient lighting
- Beige-navy blue dual-tone interior scheme and leatherette seat upholstery
- Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
- Dual-pane panoramic sunroof (1.5P Turbo)
- Single-pane electric sunroof (1.5D)
- Infotainment/temperature control swap switch
- Auto-dimming IRVM with Kia Connect controls
- Telescopic adjust for steering wheel
- Retractable seat back tables with cup and device holders
- Auto up/down with voice commands for all windows
- All windows up/down through smart key
- Cooled cupholders in centre console
- Cooled can holder for second row
- LED personal lamps for second row
- Dual-camera dashcam with mobile app
- 12.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with sat-nav and Kia Connect
- 12.25-inch all-digital instrument cluster
- Over-the-air (OTA) updates
- Air purifier with AQI display
- 360-degree camera with blind spot monitor
Kia Carens Clavis HTX+
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5P Turbo MT/iMT/DCT
Features over HTX
- Second row captain seats with sliding, reclining, and tumble (6 seater)
- Rear door spot lamps with Kia logo projection
- Ventilated front seats
- 4-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat
- Rain-sensing wipers
- First row passenger seat sliding lever
- Dual-camera dashcam with mobile app (iMT and MT only)
- 8-speaker Bose sound system
- Paddle shifters (DCT)
- Level 2 ADAS suite with 20 functions (DCT only)
Kia Carens Clavis: Which variant should you buy?
Prices for the Carens Clavis have yet to be announced, so it’s difficult to ascertain the precise value for money each variant offers. Judging by the features on offer, though, the Carens Clavis HTX variant offers almost every creature comfort expected of a premium MPV, and is also available with a diesel engine, which would net you good fuel efficiency and decent performance in both city and highway conditions. If you’d like a more spirited driving experience, the turbo-petrol engine is the better option.
For budget-oriented buyers willing to forgo some features, the Carens Clavis HTK strikes a good balance and is available with all three engine options. However, those looking for second-row captain seats can only turn to the top-spec HTX + trim of the Carens Clavis. Level 2 ADAS is also exclusive to the Carens Clavis HTX+, so buyers who want every possible safety feature should go for that. The Carens Clavis has no direct competitors, but it’s likely going to fall in the price range of the Toyota Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross, and Rumion, as well as the Maruti Suzuki XL6 and Ertiga.
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