New Kia Carens Clavis HTX(O) launched at Rs 19.27 lakh

Kia India has launched a new high-spec HTX(O) trim for the Carens Clavis MPV, priced at 19.27 lakh (ex-showroom). This new trim slots in between the HTX and HTX+ trims. Kia has also made the 6-seat version of the Carens Clavis more accessible, as the layout is now available on the mid-spec HTK+ and HTK+(O) trims.

1. Carens Clavis HTX(O) makes Bose sound system more accessible
2. 6-seat configuration can now also be had with diesel-AT powertrain

Here’s a look at the prices of all the new variants in the Kia Carens Clavis line-up:

With this update, the Carens Clavis is available in a total of 8 trims: HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX, HTX(O) and HTX+.  

Kia Carens Clavis HTX(O): What’s new?

Positioned just below the top-spec HTX+ trim, the new HTX(O) makes the 8-speaker Bose sound system a little more accessible – it was previously exclusive to the HTX+. Other features, such as selectable drive modes (Eco, Normal and Sport), an electronic parking brake with auto hold, 17-inch alloys, a panoramic sunroof, LED headlights, twin 12.25-inch screens, a 360-degree camera and ambient lighting, have been carried forward from lower trims.

Only the 160hp 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with the 7-speed DCT gearbox is available on this new HTX(O) trim. However, both 6- and 7-seat configurations are available.

Kia Carens Clavis: New 6-seater variants

Until now, the option of middle-row captain chairs was available exclusively on the top-spec HTX+ trim and only with the turbo-petrol engine. Now, the HTK+ trim also offers the 6-seat captain chair configuration with the turbo-petrol DCT and diesel AT powertrains, while the HTK+(O) gets it only with the turbo-petrol DCT version.