Kia Carens Clavis has been launched at a starting price of Rs 11.50 lakh, going up to Rs 21.50 lakh (both ex-showroom, India). Bookings for the Kia MPV began a day after its May 8 reveal for a token amount of Rs 25,000. The Carens Clavis will be sold alongside the standard Carens, with the Clavis suffix representing a more premium positioning.
- Switchable touch-sensitive panel controls both HVAC and media controls
- Level 2 ADAS suite and 360-degree camera setup on offer
- Engine options carried over from standard Carens
Kia Carens Clavis price list
| 2025 Kia Carens Clavis variant-wise prices (in Rs, lakh, ex-showroom) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTE | HTE(O) | HTK | HTK+ | HTK+(O) | HTX | HTX+ | |
| 1.5 naturally-aspirated petrol (7 seats) | 11.50 | 12.50 | 13.50 | - | - | - | - |
| 1.5 turbo-petrol (6 seats | - | - | - | - | - | - | 19.40-21.50 |
| 1.5 turbo-petrol (7 seats) | - | 13.40 | 14.40 | 15.40-16.90 | 16.20-17.70 | 18.40-18.70 | 19.40-21.50 |
| 1.5 diesel (7 seats) | 13.50 | 14.55 | 15.52 | 16.50 | 17.30 | 19.50 | 18 |
Kia Carens Clavis exterior design
Triple-pod LED headlight units, 17-inch alloy wheels
The 2025 Clavis is essentially a Carens facelift, and it sits on the K2 platform as the standard Kia four-wheeler. A new light bar links the inverted L-shaped DRLs, while the triple-pod headlights resemble those of the Kia EV5. Additionally, faux-metal trim, finished in silver, is placed on the bumper’s chin.
In profile, the overall silhouette is similar to the Carens MPV, but plastic cladding along the doors and wheel arches gives the new model it an SUV-esque look. The Kia Clavis gets larger 17-inch alloy wheels with a new design, though the door handles lose their chrome finish. At the rear, sharper LED tail-lights are connected by an all-new light bar, with more changes including a spoiler-mounted stop lamp and a faux metal trim on the redesigned bumper.
Kia Carens Clavis interior features
Panoramic sunroof, ‘Boss' mode, ventilated seats
Both six (captain seats in the second row) and seven seater configurations are on offer. The dashboard receives a blue-and-beige theme with twin 12.3-inch screens: a touchscreen and a multi information driver's display. Interestingly, this bigger infotainment unit offered on the top Clavis HTX trims lacks wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the lower variants' 8-inch unit includes them. A switchable touch-sensitive panel under the central air vents handles both media and climate controls. The front seats are ventilated, but only the driver’s seat is electrically adjustable.
Other Carens features on-board are wireless charger, eight-speaker Bose sound system, air purifier, panoramic sunroof, drive modes (eco, normal and sport), paddle shifters (DCT exclusive), AC vents and USB ports for second and third rows, Boss mode for co-driver's seat (like the Hyundai Alcazar) and one-touch tumble-plus-fold feature for second row’s left-side seat.
Kia Carens Clavis safety features
Level 2 ADAS, 360-degree camera
The Carens Clavis comes with a Level 2 ADAS suite and 360-degree camera setup, safety features that were missing from the Carens. Its features like blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and rear cross-traffic alert proved useful during our Clavis review. Further, six airbags, ABS, hill-start assist, TPMS and all-four disc brakes are standard safety equipment.
Kia Carens Clavis engine-gearbox options and mileage
Familiar set of petrol and diesel engines
| Kia Carens Clavis mileage and powertrains | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 turbo-petrol | 1.5 turbo-diesel | 1.5 petrol | |
| Power (hp) | 160 | 116 | 115 |
| Torque (Nm) | 253 | 250 | 144 |
| Transmissions | 6MT / 6iMT / 7DCT | 6MT / 6AT | 6MT |
| ARAI-claimed mileage (kpl) | 15.95 (6MT and 6iMT) / 16.66 (7DCT) | 19.54 (6MT) / 17.50 (6AT) | 15.34 (6MT) |
As the table above shows, the new Clavis carries over Carens' 1.5-litre four-cylinder combustion engines, including 115hp-naturally aspirated (NA) petrol, 160hp-turbocharged-petrol and 116hp-diesel. But unlike the Carens which is now limited to MT and iMT pairings only, the Clavis adds DCT and AT units as well. CNG, however, is still not an option which rivals like the XL6, Ertiga and Rumion provide.
Fuel efficiency
Kia Carens Clavis' 1.5-litre turbo-petrol mill.
The Clavis diesel with a maximum 19.4kpl claimed mileage is the most fuel efficient, followed by turbo-petrol's 16.66kpl and NA petrol's 15.34kpl. To know how the Carens Clavis mileage figures compare with its Maruti and Toyota MPV rivals mentioned earlier, click here.
Also see:
Kia Carens Clavis review: Carens goes upmarket
Kia Carens Clavis price announcement on May 23
Kia Carens facelift to be called Clavis
