Kia Clavis: How is it different from Kia Carens? We explain
Kia India has unveiled the Kia Carens Clavis, an upgraded version of the Carens MPV, designed to elevate the brand's presence in the MPV segment. Positioned as a more upmarket offering alongside the Carens, the Clavis introduces fresh design, advanced technology, and enhanced safety over the Carens, carving a unique niche between MPVs and SUVs. Bookings for the Clavis will open on May 9, 2025, for Rs 25,000. Here's how the Clavis differentiates itself from the Carens.
Kia Carens
advertisementGwanggu Lee, Managing Director and CEO, Kia India, stated 'Clavis will soon welcome Kia's first mass-market electric vehicle, bringing accessible, stylish, and sustainable EV expertise to Indian families.'While the Carens sports a modern MPV look, the Clavis leans into an SUV-inspired aesthetic with Kia's digital tiger face, featuring ice cube MFR LED headlamps, starmap LED DRLs with integrated turn signals, and a diamond-finish grille. Unlike the Carens' conventional taillights, the Clavis boasts starmap LED connected taillights with a full-width light bar, a rear spoiler, and robust skid plates with satin chrome finish. Its 17-inch crystal-cut dual-tone alloy wheels replace the Carens' 16-inch alloys. The Clavis offers eight colour options—Ivory Silver Gloss, Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Grey, Sparkling Silver, Aurora Black Pearl, and Clear White—compared to the Carens' seven, adding exclusive shades like Ivory Silver Gloss and Pewter Olive.
Kia Carens Clavis
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The Clavis redefines cabin luxury with a Triton Navy and Beige two-tone interior and leatherette seats, contrasting the Carens' simpler fabric or leatherette options. Its 67.62 cm (26.62-inch) dual panoramic display panel, integrating a 10.25-inch infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital driver's display, outshines the Carens' smaller 10.25-inch single-screen setup. Both support wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and OTA updates, but the Clavis adds a double D-cut leatherette steering wheel compared to Carens three-spoke steering, and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, features absent or optional on the Carens.
Kia Carens Clavis
Seating remains flexible with six- and seven-seater configurations, but the Clavis enhances accessibility with a walk-in lever (Boss Mode) for the first-row passenger seat and one-touch electric tumble for second-row captain seats. Ventilated front seats are available on the models, but the Clavis gets 4-way powered driver's seat.
Kia Carens
The Clavis retains the Carens' powertrains: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol (115bhp, 144Nm of torque), a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol (160bhp, 253Nm of torque), and a 1.5-litre diesel (116bhp, 250Nm of torque). However, it introduces a new 6-speed manual transmission for the turbo-petrol, unavailable on the Carens, alongside 6-speed iMT, 6-speed automatic, and 7-speed DCT options. Drive modes (Eco/Normal/Sport) and paddle shifters on automatic variants mirror the Carens.
Kia Clavis
The Clavis sets itself apart with the introduction of Level-2 ADAS, offering 20 autonomous features like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (Car, Pedestrian, Cycle, Junction Turning, Direct Oncoming), Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist. The Carens lacks ADAS entirely. Both share a robust safety package with six airbags, ABS, ESC, Vehicle Stability Management, Hill-start Assist, Downhill Brake Control, all-wheel disc brakes, Isofix anchors, 360-degree camera, and a rear occupant alert.
Kia Carens
advertisementThe Clavis introduces segment-first conveniences like spot lamp illumination in rear doors, a retractable seatback table with cup and device holders, and an electric parking brake with auto-hold. Other features include rain-sensing wipers, a burglar alarm, and an auto anti-glare rearview mirror with Kia Connect controls. Integrated roof rails and a shark fin antenna enhance its SUV appeal.The Carens is priced between Rs 10.60 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 19.70 lakh (ex-showroom). Prices of the Clavis are not yet disclosed. The Clavis will be priced higher than the Carens due to its premium features. The Clavis is a step-up, offering SUV-like styling, advanced tech, and better safety while retaining the Carens' family-friendly core.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
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