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.
| Trim | Premium | Prestige | Prestige Plus | Luxury | Luxury Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (Ex-showroom) | ₹8,99,900 | ₹9,99,900 | ₹13,49,900 | ₹14,99,900 | ₹16,19,900 |
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
| All power windows | Front & rear armrest |
| 50:50 third-row | Front seatback pockets |
| 60:40 second-row | 5x USB-C charge points |
| Adjustable front & rear headrests | Cabin lights |
| Height-adjustable driver’s seat | 2nd & 3rd AC vents |
| Electrically-foldable 2nd-row slide & recline | 7.5-inch LCD cluster |
| 3rd-row recline |
Safety
| 6 airbags | Tyre pressure monitor |
| ESC | ISOFIX child seat anchor |
| Traction control | ABS |
| Hill assist control | Rear parking sensors |
| Downhill brake control | Disc brakes |
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
| Integrated roof rails | Sunglass holder |
| LED turn signal on ORVM | 12.5-inch LCD instrument cluster |
| Shark fin antenna | Steering mounted audio controls |
| Retractable tray and cup holder | Keyless entry |
| Luggage lamp | Headlamp auto light control |
| One-touch up/down driver window |
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
| LED taillamps | Cruise control |
| LED DRLs | Push-button start |
| 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels | Power folding ORVMs |
| Rear sunshade curtains | Drive modes (DCT only) |
| Auto AC | Cooling cup holders |
| Smart key with remote engine start |
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
| 10.25-inch touchscreen with Kia Connect | Retractable seatback table |
| OTA map | Auto-dimming IRVM with Kia Connect buttons |
| LED headlamps | Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
| LED fog lamps | Built-in air purifier |
| LED DRLs with turn signals | Telescopic steering adjust |
| 64-colour ambient mood lighting |
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
| Sunroof | Wireless charging with cooling function |
| LED cabin lamps | Rain sensing wipers |
| Ambient lighting linked to driving modes (DCT, AT only) | Paddle shifters (DCT, AT) |
| Ventilated front seats | 8-speaker BOSE sound system |
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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