2025 Kia Carens Clavis Offers ADAS Only With An Automatic Transmission

Published On May 29, 2025 06:31 PM By Dipan

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The Level-2 ADAS suite is offered in the top-spec HTX Plus variant of the premium MPV, paired with the DCT option of the turbo-petrol engine

The Kia Carens Clavis went on sale recently with seven broad variants: HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK Plus, HTK Plus (O), HTX and HTX Plus. Prices of the premium MPV range between Rs 11.50 lakh and Rs 21.50 lakh (introductory ex-showroom, pan-India). Like the other models of the carmaker, the Clavis also gets a lot of features, including a Level-2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that is a first for the Carens nameplate. However, not every powertrain option in the HTX Plus variant gets the driver assistance suite.

What Powertrains Do Not Get ADAS In The Top Variant?

Kia Carens Clavis automatic gearbox

The fully-loaded trim is available only with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that is mated either with a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual transmission) or a 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic transmission). Notably, the ADAS suite is offered only with the DCT and hence, if you opt for the manual or the iMT option, you’ll have to compromise on the driver assistance features.

Kia Carens Clavis ADAS

The ADAS suite in the Kia Carens Clavis is equipped with amenities such as front collision warning, driver attention warning, lane keep assist, high beam assist and adaptive cruise control.

What the manual and iMT choices get over the DCT is a dual-camera dashcam setup that can be operated through a smartphone application.

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What Else Does It Offer?

Kia Carens Clavis dashboard

In addition to a dual 12.3-inch screen setup (one for the infotainment and another for the digital driver’s display), and a panoramic sunroof, the HTX Plus trim comes with an 8-speaker Bose sound system, powered driver’s seat and ventilated front row seats in the Kia Carens Clavis. It is also equipped with a wireless phone charger, auto AC and all-LED lights.

In terms of safety, the HTX Plus trim gets 6 airbags (as standard), 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and disc brakes on all wheels.

Powertrain Options

Kia Carens Clavis driving

The Kia Carens Clavis is equipped with three engine options, the details of which are as follows:

Engine	1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol	1.5-litre diesel	1.5-litre turbo-petrol
Power	115 PS	116 PS	160 PS
Torque	144 Nm	250 Nm	253 Nm
Transmission Options*	6-speed MT	6-speed MT, 6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT	6-speed MT, 6-speed AT

*iMT = Clutchless manual transmission, DCT = Dual-clutch automatic transmission, AT = Torque converter automatic transmission

As mentioned above, the fully-loaded HTX Plus variant of the Kia Carens Clavis is only available with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with manual, iMT and DCT options.