2025 Kia Carens Clavis Diesel Automatic Is Available Only In A Single Mid-spec HTK Plus Variant

If you want an automatic Kia Carens Clavis with more features, you have no choice but to consider the turbo-petrol engine variants 

The Kia Carens Clavis has been recently revealed, along with its variant-wise features and specifications. It is the more premium version of the existing Carens MPV and will go on sale on May 23, 2025. The Kia Carens Clavis is offered in seven broad variants: HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK Plus, HTK Plus (O), HTX and HTX Plus. 

It comes with three engine options, but if you're looking to get it with the diesel-automatic combination, it is only available with the mid-spec HTK Plus variant. This trim packs most of the essential features you'd need but misses out on some of the higher-end bells and whistles. We've detailed what it includes and what it doesn’t, below.

What It Gets

The HTK Plus being the mid-spec variant comes equipped with most of the essential features. On the exterior, it gets halogen headlights with LED DRLs, connected LED tail-lights, auto-folding and electrically adjustable ORVMs with integrated turn indicators, and 16-inch steel wheels with stylised covers. A rear wiper and washer along with a defogger has also been provided.

The cabin welcomes you with a dual-tone black and beige theme, along with semi-leatherette seat upholstery. The second-row seats are foldable in a 60:40 split and are able to slide and recline. Third row seats are also reclinable making sure that the occupants do not miss out on comfort either. 

You get AC vents for both the second and third rows, and there are thoughtful touches like seatback pockets and even sunshades for second-row passengers. 

In terms of convenience, the Carens Clavis HTK Plus is equipped with:

• 8-inch touchscreen infotainment

• Semi-digital instrument console with a 4.2-inch multi-information display (MID)

• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• Keyless entry with push-button start/stop 

• Cruise control 

• Power windows

• Steering-mounted audio controls 

• Drive modes 

• Remote engine start

• Auto AC

• One-touch auto up/down for driver window

• 6-speaker sound system 

For safety, it comes with: 

• Six airbags

• Electronic stability control (ESC)

• ISOFIX child seat anchorages

• Front and rear parking sensors

• Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

• 3-point seat belts for all passengers

• Hill start assist and hill descent control

• Disc brakes on all four wheels

• Electronic parking brake with auto-hold

• A rear parking camera

What It Misses Out On

You do miss out on several additional features available in the higher HTK Plus (O), HTX, and HTX Plus variants. The exterior misses include LED headlights and larger 17-inch alloy wheels. While on the inside, you miss out on 64-colour ambient lighting and leatherette seat upholstery.

The higher variants also get you more comfort features with ventilated front-row seats and a 4-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, a retractable seatback table with cup holders and a panoramic sunroof. 

You also miss out on features like: 

• Dual 12.3-inch digital displays for the infotainment and instrument cluster

• Wireless phone charger

• Connected car tech

• Rain-sensing wipers

• Paddle shifters

• 8-speaker Bose sound system.

It also misses out on safety features like: 

• A 360-degree camera

• Blind view monitor

• Dual-camera dashcam

• Level-2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)

Powertrain Options

Besides the diesel engine, the Kia Carens Clavis also gets the option of a naturally aspirated petrol and a turbo petrol engine, the specifications of which are as follows.

*iMT = Clutchless manual transmission

^DCT = Dual-clutch automatic transmission

In addition to the diesel-automatic powertrain, the Kia Carens Clavis HTK Plus is offered with the diesel-manual as well as the turbo-petrol manual and automatic options. 

Expected Price & Rivals

The Kia Carens Clavis will go on sale from May 23, 2025, with prices expected to start at around Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom). It will rival the Toyota Rumion, Maruti XL6, and Maruti Ertiga while acting as a more affordable alternative to the Toyota Innova Hycross, Toyota Innova Crysta and Maruti Invicto.

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