I would like to know about the Kia Carens Clavis HTX petrol automatic DCT variant’s performance, safety features and whether it is value for money. Do you have any other suggestions?

Autocar India

•4w

The Kia Carens Clavis turbo-petrol with the DCT gearbox is a well-rounded package. The strong engine lends the MPV ample performance even with a full load of passengers, and the DCT adds in convenience. The engine and gearbox add to the Carens Clavis' list of strengths that includes comfortable seating in all three rows, easy entry to the third row and a high-quality cabin.

The Carens Clavis doesn't have a crash test rating but does well with lots of standard safety equipment, such as 6 airbags, electronic stability control, rear disc brakes, ISOFIX child seat mounts and more.

Talking specifically of variants, the Clavis turbo-petrol with the DCT gearbox is not offered in HTX form but in HTX(O) form. It's very well-equipped with features such as 12.25-inch digital dials, a 12.25-inch touchscreen, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera and more.

At Rs 19.26 lakh (ex-showroom), the Kia Carens Clavis Turbo-DCT HTX(O) might seem pricey. But see all that it offers - comfy seating for 7, plenty of features and a strong engine - and you'll realise it's money well spent. It makes for a great pick.

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Rajesh

•4w

Thanks for your response, We almost finalized Htx+ Dct Variant, need to know more about Adas feature and performance

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Av Sharma

•3d

I'm looking for a chauffeur driven car for my family. Most driving in tier 2 city traffic with occasional highway trips. Easy ingress/egress is needed for parents. Budget 20 lacs. I'll be driving the cars on highways so something a little exciting would be preferable.

Autocar India

•5h

Go for the Kia Carens Clavis DCT HTK+(O) 1.5 turbo-petrol for a chauffeur-driven family car with easy entry for parents and a little fun when you take the wheel. It fits your brief best at this budget.Your parents will find it easy to step in because the floor is low and the rear doors open wide, so they do not have to climb up or drop down. The rear seat is roomy and supportive, and the ride is comfortable at city speeds, which helps in tier-2 traffic. The automatic here is a DCT, which is an automatic that changes gears very quickly. On the highway, the turbo-petrol picks up speed easily, so overtaking feels stress-free and even exciting. Kia’s service reach in smaller towns is also quite good now, which matters for easy ownership.Two things to be aware of: in very slow bumper-to-bumper traffic, the DCT can feel a touch jerky and hesitant if you are gentle on the throttle, and the car is long, so tight parking needs some care. If you prefer two rows and an even softer ride, look at the Hyundai Creta 1.5 petrol IVT SX. It is very smooth in traffic and easy enough on ingress/egress, though not as exciting as the Clavis turbo.Take your parents along for the test drive and check step-in height and rear-seat comfort, then do a short highway run to feel how easily it gains speed.

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Hem

•5d

I am looking for a 7 seater car for my 70 years old dad. He’s not a tech savy and prefers simple and easy to use car. My budget is 22-25 lacs. 90% city driving in a slow traffic. I am inclined towards xuv 7xo. Confused between petrol and diesel option. Please suggest any other car if it’s better suited

Autocar India

•23h

The Mahindra XUV 7XO is a good choice in the segment, though you will rely heavily on the infotainment screens for many functions, including the AC, which your dad might not appreciate. Consider the Kia Carens Clavis with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol DCT instead. It has physical controls for major functions and a simpler user interface for the infotainment system. It is also more compact and therefore easier to drive and park in the city, where you will be spending most of your time. Despite its dimensions, the third row in the Kia is actually more usable than the one in the Mahindra. With 90 percent slow city use and a 70-year-old driver, the petrol is a better choice, and you avoid DPF issues that can crop up with limited use.One thing to be aware of: the Carens Clavis won’t ride as plush as the XUV 7XO. If that is a priority, then go for the Mahindra instead. Also, if the Clavis’s MPV-like design doesn’t appeal to you, then consider the Tata Safari petrol.On the test drive, do a long run in bumper-to-bumper traffic and check two things: how the DCT reacts at low speeds and how easy it is for your dad to get in and out of the second and third rows.

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Ram

•1w

I am planning to choose between the Toyota Innova Hycross GX Optional petrol and the Kia Carens petrol mid-variant. Please suggest which would be a better option for daily office commutes in Bangalore and occasional long trips. Also, what is the real-world mileage of both cars?

Autocar India

•1h

Opt for the Toyota Innova Hycross GX (O ) petrol CVT for your Bangalore office runs and the odd long trip; it is smooth, very comfortable, and easy to live with over many years. In daily traffic, it feels calm and stress-free thanks to a smooth CVT automatic. The high seat and big glass area make it easy to see out, and on weekend trips, your family will enjoy the space and ride comfort. Toyota service in Bangalore is also strong, so upkeep is simple.One thing to be aware of: the Innova is a large car, so tight basement parking and narrow lanes will need some care, and this non-hybrid petrol will use more fuel in stop-go traffic than a small car. If most days you drive alone, park in tight places, and want lower daily fuel use, the Kia Carens Clavis petrol mid variant will suit you better because it is smaller and lighter to drive.

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