Kia launched its latest MPV Carens in India recently. This premium MPV comes with best-in-class features and a powertrain. The Carens rival the likes of Maruti Ertiga, XL6, and Toyota Innova. Moreover, the MPV is available in 5 different trims. In this article, we will look into what each trim of Kia Carens holds for its buyers.
[table id=21 /]1. Carens Premium
This is the entry-level trim in the Kia Carens lineup. The Carens Premium comes at a starting price of ₹8,99,900/-(ex-showroom). This trim gets 3 different powertrain options and a manual transmission setup. Since this is the base model, many key features such as cooled glove box, steering-mounted controls, music system, etc. are missing. This trim may seem suitable for those who don’t require fancy features.
Interior
- 7 Seater
- Dual-tone interior
- Semi leatherette upholstery
Tech and Convenience
[table id=22 /]Safety
[table id=23 /]Engine and Transmission
- Smartstream G1.4 T-GDi 6MT
- Smartstream G1.5 6MT
- 1.5L CRDi VGT 6MT
2. Carens Prestige
This variant is placed right above the Premium trim. The Carens Prestige comes at a starting price of ₹9,99,900/- (ex-showroom). This variant is nicely equipped with enough features for budget-conscious people. However, if your budget is higher, you can skip this trim. These are the added features in this trim.
Interior
- 7 Seater
- Dual-tone interior
- Semi leatherette upholstery
Tech and Convenience
[table id=24 /]Safety
- Front parking sensors
- Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
- Follow me home headlamps
Engine and Transmission
- Smartstream G1.4 T-GDi 6MT
- Smartstream G1.5 6MT
- 1.5L CRDi VGT 6MT
3. Carens Prestige Plus
This variant is placed right above the Prestige trim. The Carens Prestige Plus comes at a starting price of ₹13,49,900/- (ex-showroom). This trim gets almost all the features expected at this price point. But, it still misses on LED headlamps. These are the added features in this trim.
Interior
- 7 Seater
- Dual-tone interior
- Semi leatherette upholstery
Tech and Convenience
[table id=25 /]Safety
- Rear wiper with defogger and washer
Engine and Transmission
- Smartstream G1.4 T-GDi 7DCT
- Smartstream G1.4 T-GDi 6MT
- 1.5L CRDi VGT 6MT
4. Carens Luxury
This variant is placed right above the Prestige plus trim. The Carens Luxury comes at a starting price of ₹14,99,900/- (ex-showroom). This model is not available with an automatic transmission These are the added features in this trim.
Interior
- 7 Seater
- Dual-tone interior
- Premium leatherette seats
Tech and Convenience
[table id=26 /]Engine and Transmission
- Smartstream G1.4 T-GDi 6MT
- 1.5L CRDi VGT 6MT
5. Carens Luxury Plus
This variant is placed right above the Luxury trim. The Kia Carens Luxury Plus trim comes at a starting price of ₹16,19,900/- (ex-showroom). A 6-seater configuration is also available with optional second-row captain chairs. It is worthy to note that the price for 6 or 7 seats is the same. These are the added features in this trim.
Interior
- 7 Seater or 6- seater
- 2nd-row captain seats
Tech and Convenience
[table id=27 /]Engine and Transmission
- Smartstream G1.4 T-GDi 7DCT
- Smartstream G1.4 T-GDi 6MT
- 1.5L CRDi VGT 6AT
- 1.5L CRDi VGT 6MT
Which variant should you buy?
The Prestige Plus trim has a balanced feature set but we feel it is not value for money. If the asking price doesn’t bother you, you can go ahead with this variant. Otherwise, the Prestige trim is highly recommended as it gets several must-have features at a justified price tag.
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