Kia Carens Variants Explained: Which One Should You Buy?

Modified On Feb 28, 2022 05:28 PM By Sonny for Kia Carens

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The Carens MPV is available in five trims with choice of three engines

Kia debuted the Carens towards the end of 2021 but only recently announced the introductory prices for its MPV offering. It is available in five variants and with three engines: two petrol and one diesel. The Carens enters the segment as a premium model with a range of premium features. If you’re looking to buy the new Kia Carens, we can guide you through the different variants to help you pick the right one.

Let’s start with the MPV’s specifications:

Engine	1.5-litre petrol	1.4-litre turbo-petrol	1.5-litre diesel
Power	115PS	140PS	115PS
Torque	144Nm	242Nm	250Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT	6-speed MT/ 7-speed DCT	6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT
Claimed fuel efficiency	15.7kmpl	16.2kmpl/ 16.5kmpl	21.3kmpl/ 18.4kmpl

The Carens gets the same engine options as the Kia Seltos compact SUV. The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine is only offered with a manual transmission while the other two engines get the choice of manual and automatic transmissions.

Dimensions
LxWxH	4540mm x 1800mm x 1708mm
Wheelbase	2780mm
Boot space	N.A.

The Carens is a well proportioned offering with three rows of seats. For reference, it is bigger than the Hyundai Alcazar in all measurements.

Kia is offering the Carens in eight colours:

Imperial Blue
Moss Brown
Sparkling Silver
Intense Red
Glacier White
Clear White
Gravity Grey
Aurora Black Pearl

There are no dual-tone paint options for the Carens but we expect them to be offered at a later date.

Here’s the variant-wise pricing of the Kia Carens:

Variant	1.5-litre Petrol	1.4-litre Turbo-petrol	1.5-litre Diesel
Premium	Rs 8.99 lakh	Rs 10.99 lakh	Rs 10.99 lakh
Prestige	Rs 9.99 lakh	Rs 11.99 lakh	Rs 11.99 lakh
Prestige Plus	N.A.	Rs 13.49 lakh/ Rs 14.59 lakh (DCT)	Rs 13.49 lakh
Luxury	N.A.	Rs 14.99 lakh	Rs 14.99 lakh
Luxury Plus	N.A.	Rs 16.19 lakh/ Rs 16.99 lakh (DCT)	Rs 16.19 lakh/ Rs 16.99 lakh (AT)

The table below has our snapshot verdicts for each variant. You can explore each in detail by simply clicking on it:

Variant	Verdict
Premium	Well-equipped for safety but lacks other basics, preferable to skip to the next variant.
Prestige	Best variant with the 1.5-litre petrol-manual, worth considering on a tight budget.
Prestige Plus	Recommended for premium features that add value for the price. It is also the entry-level petrol-automatic option.
Luxury	All the premium comforts you’d need but for a steep premium.
Luxury Plus	Buy for 6-seater layout and choice of a diesel-automatic.