The Kia Carens Clavis is the facelifted version of the regular Carens MPV but with a more premium slant. The Carens Clavis features comprehensive exterior styling updates over the regular Carens MPV; these include revised LED rear light bar and headlights, redesigned front and rear bumpers and new 17-inch alloy wheels. Inside, it has subtler updates on the design front but lots of feature additions. Let’s take a look at the Carens Clavis range.
Kia Carens Clavis price and powertrains
Price range is Rs 11.21 lakh to Rs 21.57 lakh.
Prices for the Carens Clavis start at Rs 11.21 lakh and top off at Rs 21.57 lakh. Following the 2026 update for the Carens Clavis, the MPV is available in 12 trim levels: HTE, HTE(O), HTE(EX), HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX, HTX+, HTX(O), GTX, HTX(O) A, GTX+, and X-Line. A 7-seat layout is standard fit for the Carens Clavis, but some variants also offer a 6-seat configuration with second-row captain seats at identical pricing.
*Available with 6-seater layout at no extra cost.
In terms of engine options, the Carens Clavis offers a 115hp 1.5-litre petrol with a 6-speed manual, a 116hp 1.5-litre turbo-diesel with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic, and a 160hp 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with a 6-speed manual gearbox, a 6-speed iMT, and a 7-speed DCT.
Kia Carens Clavis colours
Eight exterior colours
Kia offers the Carens Clavis in eight monotone colour options, namely Aurora Black Pearl, Clear White, Dark Gun Metal, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Gray, Imperial Blue, Ivory Silver, and Pewter Olive. Barring Dark Gun Metal, which is exclusive to the Carens Clavis X-Line, these colours are available across the MPV's entire variant line-up.
Five interior finishes
The Carens Clavis’s cabin comes in one of five colour schemes, depending on the trim level. The base HTE, HTE(O), and HTE(EX) trims get a black-and-beige interior with black-and-blue semi-leatherette seats, while the HTK+ and HTK+(O) trims feature black seats instead.
In the higher-spec HTX, HTX(O), and HTX+ trims, the Carens Clavis comes with a blue-and-beige finish for the interior and leatherette seats. Lastly, the GT-Line and X-Line trims of the Carens Clavis get black interiors with white accents and green accents, respectively.
Kia Carens Clavis variant-wise feature list
HTE
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5P MT, 1.5D MT
- Front and rear skid plates
- Rear spoiler with stop lamp
- 16-inch steel wheels with cover (diesel)
- 15-inch gloss-black alloy wheels (petrol)
- Black-beige dual-tone interior scheme
- Black-navy blue semi-leatherette seat upholstery
- Indigo-coloured dashboard with black metal trim
- Front armrest
- One-touch electric tumble function for second row
- Second- and third-row AC vents
- Keyless entry with burglar alarm
- Second-row 60:40 split seats with sliding, reclining and tumble
- Second-row seatback folding armrest (7-seater)
- Third-row 50:50 split seats with reclining and full flat folding
- Manually height-adjustable driver’s seat
- All power windows
- Sunglass holder
- Rear sunshades
- Follow-me-home headlights
- Electric power steering with tilt adjust
- 4.2-inch colour multi-information display (MID)
- 12V power outlet (front)
- 5 USB Type-C ports
- Rear occupant alert
- 6 airbags
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Hill Assist Control (HAC)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- ABS with EBD
- Brake assist
- Disc brakes for all four wheels
HTE(O)
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5P MT, 1.5D MT, 1.5P Turbo MT
Features over HTE
- Shark-fin antenna
- Electrically ORVMs with built-in LED indicator
- Automatic light control
- Steering-mounted audio controls
- 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 4-speaker sound system with two tweeters
- Reverse camera with dynamic guidelines
- Bluetooth and voice recognition
HTE(EX)
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5P MT, 1.5D MT, 1.5P Turbo MT
Features over HTE(O)
- LED DRLs
- Automatic climate control
- One touch up/down driver window with anti-pinch
- Single-pane sunroof
- LED cabin lights
HTK+
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5D MT/AT, 1.5P Turbo MT/DCT
Features over HTE(EX)
- Integrated roof rails
- Black-beige dual-tone interior scheme
- Black fabric and leatherette seat upholstery
- Black dashboard with black metal trim
- Electrically foldable and adjustable ORVMs
- LED connected tail-lamps
- Satin chrome finish on window line
- One-touch up/down window with anti-pinch function (driver side)
- Seatback pockets (passenger)
- Rear wiper, washer and defogger
- Smart key with motion sensor and remote engine start function
- Push-button start/stop
- Boot lamp
- Cruise control
- Front parking sensors
- Remote engine start via key (DCT/AT only)
- Selectable drive modes: Eco, Normal and Sport (DCT/AT only)
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold (DCT/AT only)
HTK+(O)
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5D MT, 1.5P Turbo MT/DCT
Features over HTK+
- 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
- Single-pane sunroof (diesel only)
- Panoramic sunroof (turbo-petrol only)
- LED cabin lights
- Wireless phone charger
- Dual-camera dashcam with mobile app
HTX
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5D MT, 1.5P Turbo MT/iMT
Features over HTK+(O)
- LED headlights
- Satin chrome finish on front and rear skid plates
- Integrated turn signals in LED DRLs
- 64-colour ambient lighting
- Beige-navy blue dual-tone interior scheme and leatherette seat upholstery
- Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
- Dual-pane panoramic sunroof (turbo-petrol only)
- Single-pane sunroof (diesel only)
- Infotainment/temperature control swap switch
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- Telescopic adjust for steering wheel
- Retractable seatback tables with cup and device holders
- Auto up/down with voice commands for all windows
- All windows up/down through smart key
- Cooled cupholders in centre console
- Cooled can holder for second row
- LED personal lamps for second row
- Dual-camera dashcam with mobile app (iMT and MT only)
- 12.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with satnav and Kia Connect
- 12.25-inch all-digital instrument cluster
- Over-the-air (OTA) updates
- Air purifier with AQI display
- 360-degree camera with blind-spot monitor
HTX(O)
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5P Turbo DCT
Features over HTX
- 8-speaker Bose sound system
GTX
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5P Turbo DCT
Features over HTX
- LED fog lamps
- Lime green brake calipers
- Dark satin chrome trim on window line
- Gloss black front and rear skid plates
- Black leatherette upholstery with white accents
HTX(O) A
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5P Turbo DCT
Features over HTX
- Level 2 ADAS (DCT only)
- 360-degree camera
HTX+
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5P Turbo MT/iMT/DCT
Features over HTX(O) A
- Rear door puddle lamps with logo projection
- Ventilated front seats
- 4-way powered driver’s seat
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Manual boss mode lever on co-driver seat
- Paddle shifters (DCT only)
- Dual-camera dashcam with mobile app (iMT and MT only)
GTX+
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5P Turbo DCT
Features over HTX+
- LED fog lamps
- Lime green brake calipers
- Dark satin chrome trim on window line
- Gloss black front and rear skid plates
- Black leatherette upholstery with white accents
- Metal pedals
- Digital key
X-Line
Engine and gearbox options: 1.5P Turbo DCT
Features over HTX+
- Exclusive Dark Gun Metal colour option
- Dark satin chrome trim on window line
- Gloss black front and rear skid plates
- Black leatherette upholstery with green accents
- Metal pedals
- Digital key
Which Kia Carens Clavis variant should you consider buying?
HTX+ turbo-petrol MT offers the best value.
Judging by the features on offer, the Carens Clavis HTX+ 1.5 turbo-petrol MT trim offers virtually every creature comfort expected of a premium MPV at a relatively reasonable Rs 18.82 lakh price tag. It’s also available with the DCT gearbox option, which enables greater convenience and ease of driving, albeit for a premium of just over Rs 2 lakh.
For buyers on a strict budget, the HTE(EX) is the trim to go for. It features most of the basic safety essentials, comes equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and includes a sunroof. Moreover, the Carens Clavis HTE(EX) is available in all three engine options.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
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