2025 Kia Carens Clavis: Here’s What The Base HTE Variant Comes Packing With

Despite a strong safety feature suite and having bases covered, the Clavis’ base variant does not come with an infotainment system

Note: Kia Carens Clavis top variant images used in this article for representational purposes.

The recently unveiled Kia Clavis is offered in seven variants: HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK Plus, HTK Plus (O), HTX and HTX Plus. Pre-launch bookings are open and the premium MPV is set to be launched on May 23. In this report, we are going to take a look at what the entry-level Kia Carens Clavis HTE variant comes packing with in terms of features, colours and specifications. 

Kia Carens Clavis HTE: Design Aspects 

Even though we are yet to see the base variant in real life or through the configurator, Kia’s brochure has confirmed that this variant will get halogen headlights. It will not get LED DRLs as it is offered from the mid-spec HTK variant onwards. 

When it comes to wheel options, the Clavis’ diesel base variant comes with 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers. If you opt for the naturally aspirated petrol engine, then these are replaced with 15-inch gloss black alloys. The indicators are mounted on front fenders and the door handles are finished in body colour. 

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While LED tail lamps are standard across the lineup, the illuminated light bar is not offered in this variant. 

Inside, the base Clavis gets a black and beige colour scheme. The seats are of the semi-leatherette variant and are finished in a black and navy blue hue. Do note that the base Kia Clavis gets only a 7-seater option as the 6-seater version is limited to the top-spec HTX Plus variant. 

Kia Carens Clavis HTE: Features Onboard

Kia has got the bases covered in the entry-level Clavis. Feature highlights include a semi-digital instrument cluster with a multi-info display, manual AC with separate fan control for rear-seat occupants, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, a height adjustable driver’s seat, rear sunshades, power windows on all four doors as well as remote locking and unlocking. 

Despite the Kia Carens Clavis being marketed as a more previous version of the Carens, the base model misses out on an infotainment system. For reference, the entry-level Kia Syros sub-4 metre SUV, which sits one step above the Kia Sonet goes the distance by offering a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment right from the base model. 

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That said, safety hasn’t been skimped in the Kia Carens Clavis HTE as it comes with six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), ISOFIX child-seat mounts, rear parking sensors and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Do note that features such as a dash camera, 360-degree camera and advanced driver’s assistance systems (ADAS) are limited to higher variants. 

Kia Carens Clavis HTE: Colour Options 

The Kia Carens Clavis’ entry-level variant is offered with 7 colour options: Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Aurora Black Pearl, Clear White, Sparkling Silver, Ivory Gloss Silver and Gravity Grey. Do note that in higher-end variants, the Clear White shade is replaced with Glacier White Pearl.

Kia Carens Clavis HTE: Powertrain Options

The base Kia Carens Clavis gets a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol and diesel engine options, both paired with a six-speed manual. Take a look at the detailed specifications here:

Higher-end variants further get an additional automatic option with the diesel and an additional turbo-petrol engine. 

Kia Carens Clavis: Expected Price And Rivals 

The Kia Carens Clavis is expected to be priced from around Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom). It will be a more premium alternative to the Maruti Ertiga, Maruti XL6 and Toyota Rumion. One can also consider it as a more affordable option to the Toyota Innova Crysta, Toyota Innova Hycross and Maruti Invicto. 

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