2026 Kia Carens CNG & Carens Clavis CNG Launched: Prices Start At Rs 12.12 Lakh!
Petrol, turbo-petrol, diesel, EV and now CNG; there’s a Carens out there for every kind of buyer!
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Kia India has finally launched the much-awaited Carens and Carens Clavis with factory-fitted CNG kits in India. The carmaker had previously showcased these at the Kia Inspiration Day 2026 event, and later also confirmed certain details. Now, these versions have been introduced to cater to buyers of lower-spec variants who want an economical fuel option. Here are all the details you need to know:
Price & Variants
The Carens CNG is available in a single Premium (O) variant, while the Carens Clavis CNG gets a choice of HTE and HTE(O) trims. Here is their detailed pricing:
| Kia Carens CNG |
Kia Carens Clavis CNG |
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| Variant |
Price |
Variant |
Price |
| Premium(O) MT |
Rs 12.12 lakh |
HTE MT |
Rs 12.39 lakh |
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HTE(O) MT |
Rs 13.35 lakh |
All prices ex-showroom
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The Carens CNG is priced at a premium of Rs 1 lakh over its corresponding petrol-only variant.
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For the more premium Carens Clavis CNG, the premium stays identical at Rs 1 lakh over the corresponding petrol-only versions.
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Bookings for both cars are open across official dealerships and through the official Kia website.
2026 Kia Carens CNG & Carens Clavis CNG: What Has Changed?
The addition of the factory-fitted CNG kit has resulted in a few new features that are common across both the MPVs. These include a DTE (Distance To Empty) gauge for CNG integrated in the 4.2-inch TFT MID in the instrument cluster, an internal CNG fuel change switch, a retuned suspension to accommodate the extra weight and a revised recline angle for the third row of seats as well.
Besides these changes, both MPVs remain identical to their petrol-only trims when it comes to equipment levels. 7-seater layouts are standard too. Notably, the CNG versions also retain the spare tyre despite the space taken up by the bi-fuel kit.
Powertrain Figures
Under the hood, this CNG kit is based on the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that has been offered on both MPVs since launch. Here are its detailed specifications:
| Engine |
1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol + CNG |
| Power |
115 PS (Petrol)/ 96 PS (CNG) |
| Torque |
144 Nm (Petrol)/ 123 Nm (CNG) |
| Transmission |
6-speed MT |
MT- Manual Transmission
As seen above, running the cars on CNG results in a drop in performance levels to the tune of 19 PS and 21 Nm.
Rivals
The Carens and Carens Clavis rival MPVs like the Maruti Ertiga and XL6, Toyota Rumion and the Toyota Innova Crysta.
CarDekho Says…
Popular amongst fleet operators and private buyers alike, the Carens CNG and Carens Clavis CNG finally offer a more economical powertrain option for buyers on a tight budget. Given the recent rise in the popularity of CNG as a fuel, we are sure that both MPVs will find plenty of takers, and the Rs 1 lakh price premium also seems reasonable, especially considering the large 60-litre CNG tank on offer.
At the same time though, with other brands in the same space rolling our underbody and dual-cylinder technology, we wish Kia did the same, alongside offering an automatic transmission option paired to the powertrain. The CNG kit could also further its appeal in a long way by introducing it in higher variants as well.
What do you think of the Carens CNG and Carens Clavis CNG? Let us know in the comments below!
