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India.com
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Kia Launches Carens Clavis in India, Starting at Rs 11.49 Lakh
New Delhi – Kia India has launched its latest family-focused vehicle, the Carens Clavis, at a starting price of Rs 11.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Blending SUV-inspired styling with MPV-like practicality, the Clavis is aimed at modern Indian families seeking space, safety, and premium features. Available in 6- and 7-seater configurations, the Carens Clavis features Kia's signature 'Opposites United' design language, highlighted by a Digital Tiger Face grille, LED headlamps, connected taillamps, and 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. A new Ivory Silver Gloss colour adds to its visual appeal. Inside, the Clavis offers a spacious and versatile cabin. Key features include a segment-first walk-in lever (Boss Mode), one-touch electric tumble seats, a 67.62 cm (26.62″) dual panoramic display, dual-pane sunroof, and 64-color ambient lighting. Comfort is further enhanced with ventilated front seats, a powered driver's seat, a BOSE 8-speaker sound system, and a smart air purifier with AQI display. Safety is a major focus, with Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) offering 20 autonomous features like Smart Cruise Control, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Blind Spot Collision Warning. Additionally, 18 standard safety features include six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Hill-start Assist, and a Rear Occupant Alert System. The Clavis is available with three engine options: Smartstream G1.5 petrol, G1.5 Turbo-GDi petrol, and a 1.5L CRDi diesel. Notably, it debuts Kia's new 6-speed manual transmission with the turbo-petrol engine. Automatic transmission options are also offered. Buyers can choose from seven variants (HTE to HTX+) and eight exterior colors. Kia also offers ownership programs like My Convenience for tailored maintenance, extended warranties, roadside assistance, and a *Scratch Care Program* covering free repair for one scratch in the first year. Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India, said, 'The Carens Clavis represents our commitment to delivering more than just mobility—it's a complete, premium family experience.' With its bold design, advanced tech, and customer-centric features, the Kia Carens Clavis is set to make a strong impact in India's family vehicle segment.
News18
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Kia Carens Clavis Price List Revealed In India, Starts At Rs 11.49 Lakh
Last Updated: The official booking has already kickstarted across the country. Interested customers can visit authorised dealership and pre-book the vehicle by paying a small token amount. News18 After sucesfully launching the updated yet premium version of Carens called Carens Clavis, Kia India has now revealed the price list of the model. According to the details shared by the brand, the MPV can be purchased at the starting price of Rs 11.49 lakh, while the top model will cost Rs 21.49 lakh. The official booking has already kickstarted across the country. Interested customers can visit a nearby authorised dealership and pre-book the vehicle by paying a fully refundable token amount. Top USPs The all-new Kia Carens Clavis comes with a bold style statement, featuring the company's 'Opposites United' philosophy that effortlessly combines a strong presence with a modern and futuristic look. It gets a digital Tiger Face, Ice Cube MFR LED headlamps setup, paired with fully LED DRLS with Starmap LED connected light bar. The brand has added R17-43.66 cm (17") crystal-cut dual-tone alloy wheels to make it stand out in the segment. This somehow elevates its overall road. The durable front and rear skid plates with a satin chrome finish add extra stars to its cap. Interior Details From inside, Carens Clavis offers a premium cabin, which has been created with practicality and modern luxury, and thoughtful design. It gets the best-in-segment 67.62 cm (26.62") dual panoramic display with all the wireless car connect technology. The other notable features include 64-colour ambient lighting, seat-mounted smart pure air purifier with AQI display, ventilated front seats with a 4-way powered driver's seat, BOSE premium sound system with 8 speakers and whatnot. Engine and Transmission Under the hood, Kia Carens Clavis has been released in both petrol turbo and diesel engine options. These units are equipped with automatic transmission choices, including Kia's first-ever Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi with a 6MT configuration.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
I Have $20,000 For A Post College Commuter Car! What Should I Buy?
Blake just graduated from college and wants to upgrade his old Jetta with something sturdy that can handle long drives. With a budget of about $20,000, he would like good MPGs, a respectable stereo, and a comfortable interior. What car should he buy? (Welcome back to What Car Should You Buy? Where we give real people real advice about buying cars. Do you want us to help you find a car? Submit your story on our form.) Here is the scenario. I'm a 23 year old recent college grad living on my own in Austin. I currently drive a 2011 VW Jetta that has a ton of computer and brake issues, that would cost more to repair than the car is worth. I want something reliable that I don't constantly have to worry whether it can survive a 2 hour trip. I want something relatively new with low miles, that I can keep for a little while. I would also like good gas mileage, easy-to-use infotainment, good sound system, prefer leather (easy-to-clean interior) My budget is around $20,000. Budget: up to $20,000 Location: Austin, Texas Daily Driver: Yes Wants: Reliable, good MPGs, ideally leather seats Doesn't want: Something too old Read more: 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Blows Away Every Truck In Its Segment Now that you are off into the "real world" you don't want to be stressing about having a car to get you where you need to go. While you may be tempted to opt for a tried and true Honda or Toyota product, selecting that leather seat option is going to mean a higher-mile car that is a bit older with no warranty remaining. My suggestion would be a Hyundai Elantra. A worthy competitor to the Civic and Corolla but you get to use some depreciation to your advantage at the sub-$20,000 price point, especially if you want a well-equipped model. The Elantra is a comfortable cruiser even for a compact and comes nicely optioned even at the base trim. The four-cylinder motor will return up to 40 MPG on the highway, which is pretty impressive for a non-hybrid. Here is a Limited model for just under $20,000. This has leather seats, a BOSE stereo system in addition to all the infotainment and safety tech features you could ask for. You're young and the future is uncertain, why choose something boring when you could have a little fun with it? Get yourself a nice Mustang to drive around. Not only will you have something stylish and fun to drive, but the 2.3-liter Ecoboost engine pumps out 310 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque, which is more than enough to get into a little trouble, but it's still reasonably frugal delivering up to 31 miles per gallon on the highway. There's a nice leather interior and beautiful blue paint on this one. There are lower-mileage examples out there, but with just 67,000 miles on the odometer it should still have plenty of life left in it, and the price is too good to pass up. Just seventeen thousand dollars separates you from your next (cool) daily driver. Make it happen. Well, Blake, you're in luck because not too long ago, a friend's younger brother (and admittedly, my favorite of the two) had the exact same question. He didn't live in Austin, but he even had an identical budget. I tried offering a few more enthusiast-focused suggestions, but in the end, he bought a Honda Insight that he's been perfectly happy with. Sure, you could always get a Toyota Prius, but everyone thinks "Prius" when they hear "hybrid," which means the Insight flies under the radar, and there's a good chance you'll be able to negotiate a better deal since so few people even remember Honda brought back the Insight for another generation in the first place. Since you're just starting your career, the Honda badge is also a bonus. It's the kind of car you're "supposed" to drive, unlike, say, a heavily depreciated BMW that may have cost less but still looks fancy. You shouldn't have to think about this kind of stuff because it's so stupid, but coworkers gossip, and people think a luxury badge automatically means you spent a lot of money. I hate it, too, but it never hurts to give your new coworkers something to gossip about. Here's one that isn't too far away and also looks like it ticks all your boxes. It's a 2020 model with 82,000 miles, making it far newer than your Jetta, and even with a decent number of miles on it, you'll be able to keep it for years. The Touring trim also offers all the features you could possibly want, including that leather interior, while still staying within budget and getting great gas mileage since it's a hybrid. It also looks better than a used Prius, and that's a win for everyone. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
