Kia Clavis MPV India launch Live Updates: Price, features, design changes and more
Good morning, everyone. Welcome to our live coverage of the all-new Kia Clavis launch! Stay tuned as we bring you every important update—from key highlights and pricing to variant details and tech features—straight from the event floor. Positioned above the Carens, the Clavis aims to offer a more upscale alternative with a bold exterior makeover, a refreshed cabin, enhanced tech, and improved safety equipment. While some dealerships have already started taking unofficial pre-orders, official bookings will open alongside the launch. Customer deliveries are expected to follow soon after.
Keep it locked right here as we bring you live, up-to-the-minute coverage straight from the launch event. From pricing and variant breakdowns to feature highlights and battery specs, we'll have every detail as it unfolds—live and in real time.
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- Hindustan Times
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