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Bhomraj Hapa

•2w

I want to buy a 7-seater car. I have finalised the Kia Carens Clavis HTE EX, but I also liked the Hyundai Alcazar. I’m confused about which car offers better value for money please suggest.

Autocar India

•2w

From a passenger comfort point-of-view, the Kia Carens Clavis is a much better option than the Hyundai Alcazar, especially for passengers in the third row. The Clavis also fares better as far as ride comfort goes.

Yes, its MPV-like body might not look as desirable as the Alcazar's SUV body style. But it is the more practical, sensible choice. What also works in Kia's favour is its lower price, which makes it a better value too.

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Kia

Carens Clavis

from ₹12.90 Lakh

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Alcazar

from ₹16.83 Lakh

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Dheerendra K B

•1w

You can go for MG Hector Plus Diesel

Hemendra Singh Yadav

•2w

Kia carens is best space and value for money

•2w

Clavis HTE EX is good value for money option. If you are looking for space and comfort for all 3 rows and you will use for long drives then Kia Carens Clavis is better. On the other hand Alcazar looks great, comes with a Turbo engine in petrol, but is not a proper 7 seater, last row is for kids only, the base variant Executive is premium and is loaded with many features. Cost wise, Alcazar base Executive, petrol is approx 2 Lacs expensive and Diesel is approx 1 Lac expensive than Clavis HTE EX.

Namish Singh

•2w

Kia Carens clavis would be a better choice if you require a family car with practicality. On the other hand you can buy Alcazar if you want more luxurious interior and can compromise space. My suggestion would be Kia carens clavis and the variant you have chosen is one of the most valuable for money variant

Hitesh Bang

•2w

Lia ki resale will you Nahi Milegi Hyundai Ke Ekbar fir mil Sakti hai Or na hi kia ke sefti rating hai Meri Seltos hai uska accident hone per bhi air bag nahi khule Or ab 2 saal purani gadi ke side aade rate aa rahe hai 🙏🏻

Vishal Thakkar

•2w

Kia Caren’s having better space. I am already using & completely satisfied

Vishal Thakkar

•2w

Kia Caren’s having the better space. I have already using. Completely satisfied

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Senthil Kumar J

•1d

Hi, I am stuck between two cars with specific models: Tata Safari Adventure+ (Petrol, Automatic TC) at ₹22.62 lakh and Kia Carens Clavis 2025 model HTX(O), DVT petrol at ₹22.06 lakh (I am getting ₹2.5 lakh discount for the 2025 model in Gravity Grey). I plan to keep the car for the next 15 years. I live in a nearby town of Bangalore and don’t drive inside the city much. It's mostly towns and highways, with occasional city visits to malls. Average driving is less than 1000 km monthly. The 7-seater requirement is just a few times a year (when I club my sister's family).

Autocar India

•1h

Between the two, the Kia Carens Clavis HTX(O) petrol automatic is the better choice. It will feel easier to drive on highways and around town, and since you only need the third row a few times a year, its seating layout will work perfectly well without carrying the size and weight of a larger SUV every day.The Tata Safari does offer stronger road presence and a higher seating position, but it is a bigger and heavier vehicle to live with on a daily basis. Given your limited running and the strong Rs 2.5 lakh discount you are getting on the Carens Clavis, it also represents better overall value.

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Tarangkumar Patel

•2d

Hi, I currently own a Honda Amaze diesel 2014 model. Now, after using it for so long, I want to upgrade to a 7-seater. I shortlisted the Hyundai Alcazar and Kia Carens Clavis and have done test drives for both vehicles. My daily usage in the city is 25 km, and I occasionally do long family trips. Now I am super confused between both cars, as one has premiumness and the other has space. Please suggest the best vehicle for me. Is the turbo petrol good? Now I am super confused.

Autocar India

•1d

Both cars are quite closely matched on premium feel, though one aesthetic seems to have worked better for you than the other. It's more a contest of road presence versus space, as the tall, SUV body style of the Hyundai Alcazar makes a strong impression on the road. It is boxy and upright and has the edge on ground clearance, as well as larger wheels.The price you pay is in the third row, where the Kia Carens Clavis' practical MPV shape liberates more space, and there's better ease of access too. Both cars have the same powertrain options, except that the Carens Clavis offers an additional engine option - the 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol. It also gets an iMT automated manual gearbox with the Turbo Petrol engine instead of a conventional manual, which the Alcazar gets.Yes, the Turbo Petrol is a good option, as given your relatively low usage, a diesel doesn't feel necessary. The 160hp, 1.5-litre turbo feels strong enough to haul 7 people and is quite enjoyable to drive too.As for which of the two you wish to buy, if you simply must have an SUV for its visual appeal and ground clearance, that is the only reason to choose the Alcazar. If that is not a bother, then the lighter, more spacious, more practical Kia Carens Clavis is the one we recommend.

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Ajinkya Sonar

•2d

I am looking for a 7-seater manual car which is easy to maintain. My budget is around ₹15 lakh. My annual running is 80% on the highway and 20% in the city. I am confused between two options: Carens or Clavis. Please advise which one I should pick and whether to go for a petrol manual or a diesel manual.

Autocar India

•1d

With your budget of Rs 15 lakh, you can move past the Kia Carens and up to the Carens Clavis, which is essentially a facelift of the Carens, with more features and an additional engine option. The trickier choice is which engine to choose, between the 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel, both of which are available with a manual.The diesel is the more obvious choice, given that your usage is 80% on the highway, where the additional torque will be beneficial, not to mention the better mileage. However, in your budget, you'll only get it in the base HTE spec. If that's fine with you, then you should go ahead with that; otherwise, note that the Carens 1.5 petrol MT is available in the higher HTE (EX) trim, with more features.You could also consider the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, which comes in petrol and CNG guises, has lower maintenance costs, and is far more affordable than the Kia.

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