2025 Kia Carens Clavis Bookings Now Open Ahead of May 23 Launch
Kia India has officially opened bookings for the much-anticipated 2025 Carens Clavis. Interested buyers can reserve the upcoming MPV by paying a token amount of Rs 25,000 at Kia dealerships or online. The official price announcement is set for May 23, 2025.
The Carens Clavis will be sold alongside the existing Carens, positioned as a slightly more premium offering with upgraded features and design enhancements.
Variants and Colours
The Kia Carens Clavis will be available in 7 variants:
HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK Plus, HTK Plus (O), HTX, and HTX Plus.
Buyers can choose from eight monotone colour options:
Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Glacier White, Clear White, Aurora Black, Gravity Gray, Sparkling Silver, and Ivory Silver Gloss.
Interior and Features
The Clavis comes with a dual-tone Triton Navy and Beige-themed cabin and is offered in both 6- and 7-seater configurations. Premium features include:
- Dual 12.3-inch digital driver and infotainment displays
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats with 4-way power adjustment
- 64-colour ambient lighting
- 9-speaker Bose sound system
Safety Highlights
The Clavis is well-equipped with standard safety features across all variants:
- Six airbags
- 360-degree camera
- All four disc brakes
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold
- Front and rear parking sensors
- ISOFIX mounts
- Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System)
Kia Carens Clavis Engine Options
The Clavis offers the same engine lineup as the standard Carens, but with a manual gearbox added for the turbo-petrol version.
| Engine Type | Power | Torque | Transmission Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L NA Petrol | 115 PS | 144 Nm | 6-speed MT |
| 1.5L Turbo-Petrol | 160 PS | 253 Nm | 6-speed MT, 6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT |
| 1.5L Diesel | 116 PS | 250 Nm | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT |
Note: iMT = clutchless manual, DCT = dual-clutch transmission, AT = automatic transmission
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Base HTE Variant: What to Expect
The entry-level HTE variant of the Carens Clavis comes with 7 exterior colour choices. It is available with either a 1.5-litre petrol or diesel engine, both paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
This variant offers great value while still maintaining core safety and design standards seen across the lineup.
Price Expectations & Rivals
Kia hasn’t revealed the official pricing yet, but sources suggest that the starting price may be around Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom). The Carens Clavis will take on rivals like:
- Maruti Ertiga
- Maruti XL6
- Toyota Rumion
It also acts as a more affordable alternative to:
- Maruti Invicto
- Toyota Innova Crysta
- Toyota Innova Hycross