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New Delhi, 2nd April 2024: Kia, India’s leading premium carmaker, has today announced the launch of 2024 Refreshed Carens with a new 6-speed 1.5 Diesel manual transmission in U2 1.5 VGT engine variant. This new addition expands the trim lineup to an impressive 30 options, solidifying Carens’ position as the segment leader in offering a diverse range of trims.
In this refreshed lineup, Kia has also introduced an enhanced X-Line model, elevating its exclusivity by integrating premium features such as a dashcam, all window auto up & down with voice commands, and expanded 7-seating options. Carens X-line was earlier launched in October 2023.
With the introduction of new trims, the Prestige +(O) variant in 7DCT and 6AT showcases the country’s renowned feature, the ‘Sunroof’, along with LED Map lamp and room lamp. Additionally, the Prestige (O) variant offers the choice of 6 or 7 seating capacity, a leatherette-wrapped gear knob, a smart key with push-button start, LED Rear Combination lamp, LED DRL, and positioning lamp.
Moreover, the Premium (O) trim enhances convenience with features such as Keyless entry, an 8” D/Audio system, Shark Fin antenna, Steering wheel-mounted remote control, burglar alarms, and bolstered safety features.
Emphasizing customer-centricity, all models now come equipped with a 180W charger, representing an upgrade from the previous 120W charger.
Furthermore, showcasing a sleek and stylish design, the Carens introduces a brand-new color – Pewter Olive, available in all models except the X-Line. This addition provides customers with a choice of 8 monotone, 3 dual-tone options, and 1 exclusive colour for X-Line.
Mr. Myung-sik Sohn, Chief Sales and Business Officer, Kia India, commented, “We are excited to introduce the new trims of the Carens. Since its debut in 2022, the Carens has become a preferred personal mobility choice for over 1.5 lakh families, embodying comfort, reliability, and luxury. We saw a huge potential for a 6-seating option and decided to refresh Carens to reshape mobility preferences for more and more families seeking luxurious and comfortable rides.”
The following are the new additions in each of the variants:
| New Trims added | |||
| Engine | Transmission | Trim | Seating Capacity |
| G1.5 | 6MT | Premium (O) | 7 |
| Prestige (O) | 7 | ||
| Prestige (O) | 6 | ||
| K1.5 | 6iMT | Premium (O) | 7 |
| 7DCT | Prestige+ (O) | 7 | |
| X-Line | 7 | ||
| U1.5 | 6MT | Premium | 7 |
| Premium (O) | 7 | ||
| Prestige | 7 | ||
| Prestige+ | 7 | ||
| Luxury | 7 | ||
| Luxury+ | 7 | ||
| 6AT | Prestige+ (O) | 7 | |
| 6MT | Luxury+ | 6 | |
| Enhancements in Existing variants | |||
| Engine | Transmission | Trim | Remarks |
| G1.5 | 6MT | Premium | + Keyless entry, Burglar Alarm |
| Prestige | LED DRLs, FATC | ||
| K1.5 | 6iMT | Prestige | LED DRLs, FATC |
| Luxury | +Sunroof, LED Map & Room Lamp | ||
| 7DCT | X-Line | PIO Dashcam | |
| U1.5 | 6iMT | Luxury | +Sunroof, LED Map & Room Lamp |
| 6AT | X-Line | PIO Dashcam | |
| Engine | Transmission | Seating Capacity | Trim | Price (Ex-Showroom) | |
| G1.5 | 6MT | 7 | Premium | 1,051,900 | |
| Premium (O) | 1,091,900 | ||||
| Prestige | 1,196,900 | ||||
| Prestige (O) | 1,211,900 | ||||
| 6 | Prestige (O) | 1,211,900 | |||
| K1.5 | 6iMT | 7 | Premium (O) | 1,241,900 | |
| Prestige | 1,361,900 | ||||
| Prestige+ | 1,491,900 | ||||
| Luxury | 1,671,900 | ||||
| Luxury + | 1,781,900 | ||||
| 7 DCT | Prestige+ (O) | 1,611,900 | |||
| Luxury+ | 1,871,900 | ||||
| X-Line | 1,921,900 | ||||
| 6iMT | 6 | Luxury+ | 1,776,900 | ||
| 7DCT | Luxury+ | 1,866,900 | |||
| X-LINE | 1,921,900 | ||||
| U1.5 | 6MT | 7 | Premium | 1,266,900 | |
| Premium (O) | 1,291,900 | ||||
| Prestige | 1,401,900 | ||||
| Prestige+ | 1,546,900 | ||||
| Luxury | 1,716,900 | ||||
| Luxury+ | 1,816,900 | ||||
| 6iMT | Luxury | 1,726,900 | |||
| Luxury+ | 1,836,900 | ||||
| 6AT | Prestige+ (O) | 1,656,900 | |||
| Luxury+ | 1,911,900 | ||||
| U1.5 | 6MT | 6 | Luxury+ | 1,816,900 | |
| 6iMT | 6 | Luxury+ | 1,836,900 | ||
| 6AT | Luxury+ | 1,921,900 | |||
| X-LINE | 1,966,900 |
