Kia Carens

When was the updated Kia Carens launched?

The 2024 iteration of the Carens was launched in India on 2 April, 2024.

What variants does the 2024 Kia Carens get?

The updated Kia Carens is offered in nine variants – Premium, Premium(O), Prestige, Prestige(O), Prestige+, Prestige+(O), Luxury, Luxury+, and X-Line.

What features are available in the new Kia Carens?

Exterior:

The Kia Carens measures 4,540mm in length and has a 2,780mm wheelbase, which is longer than that of the Seltos by 170mm. Appearance-wise, it gets LED daytime running lights, LED headlamps, LED rear lights, and LED fog lamps. However, no changes have been made to the silhouette of this seven-seater MPV.

Interior:

The interior gets a dual-tone theme, and depending on the variant, it comes with black and beige or Triton Navy and beige interior. Apart from that, the cabin features front-seat ventilation, multi-function steering, digital driver’s display, 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, eight-speaker Bose sound system, 64-colours ambient lighting, wireless charger, and electronically foldable middle-row seats for easier third-row access.

With the introduction of the Prestige+(O) trim, the model comes loaded with a sunroof along with an LED map lamp and room lamp. On the other hand, the Prestige(O) variants offer six- or seven-seating capacity options, smart key with push-button start, LED DRL, shark fin antenna, burglar alarm, and an eight-inch digital audio system.

What are the engine, performance, and specifications of the updated Kia Carens?

Under the hood, the updated Carens is available with 1.5-litre NA petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel mill. The transmission duties are taken care of by a six-speed manual, six-speed iMT, six-speed automatic, and a seven-speed DCT unit. Notably, the six-speed manual transmission can now also be had with the diesel engine.

Is the 2024 Kia Carens a safe car?

Kia Carens has been awarded a three-star safety rating by the Global NCAP.

What are the rivals to the new Kia Carens?

Kia Carens competes against the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Maruti Suzuki XL6, and the Toyota Innova Crysta in the MPV segment.

Last updated on 3 April, 2024.