Kia Adds Automatic Options to Carens Clavis Value Trims
Kia Adds Automatic Options to Carens Clavis Value Trims
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Before these additions, buyers seeking the turbo-petrol DCT had to move up to the HTK+ trim at roughly Rs 16.6 lakh, while the diesel automatic began at about Rs 17.35 lakh. The new variants therefore reduce the entry price by nearly Rs 2 lakh for the DCT and around Rs 1.5 lakh for the diesel automatic.
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The new variants retain the existing engine outputs: the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol produces 160 hp and 253 Nm, while the 1.5-litre diesel develops 116 hp and 250 Nm, indicating that the lower pricing does not involve a mechanical downgrade.
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The naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine remains available only with a manual transmission, so the new automatic choices are limited to the turbo-petrol DCT and diesel torque-converter combinations.
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The Carens Clavis is offered in six- and seven-seat configurations and measures 4,550 mm in length with a 2,780 mm wheelbase, reinforcing its positioning as a three-row family MPV.
Kia India has brought automatic transmission options to its cheapest Carens Clavis trims, cutting the entry price for buyers seeking convenience features. The HTE (O) turbo-petrol automatic now starts at Times Now News Rs 14.67 lakh (ex-showroom), down nearly Rs 2 lakh from the previous automatic entry point. Diesel automatic buyers save around Rs 1.5 lakh with the new HTE (O) diesel option priced at Rs 15.82 lakh.
The new variants pair the 160-hp 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, or a 116-hp 1.5-liter diesel with a six-speed torque-converter automatic DriveSpark. Each comes with an Automatic Pack featuring a smart key, push-button start, drive modes, and remote engine start. The additions make automatic transmission accessible without jumping to higher trim levels.
Lower Entry Prices Reshape Automatic Accessibility
Before this expansion, buyers wanting the turbo-petrol automatic had to spend Rs 16.6 lakh for the HTK+ trim Times of India. Now the same engine and seven-speed DCT combo costs just Rs 14.67 lakh in the HTE (O). Similarly, diesel automatic buyers previously faced a Rs 17.35 lakh starting price; the new HTE (O) diesel drops this to Rs 15.82 lakh.
The HTE (EX) turbo-petrol automatic sits at Rs 15.22 lakh V3 Cars, giving buyers another mid-range choice. These price cuts remove a major barrier for families wanting automatic transmission in a three-row family MPV without upgrading to costlier trims.
Engine Power Stays the Same Across New Variants
Kia has not stripped down the engines to hit lower prices. The 1.5-liter turbo-petrol still delivers 160 horsepower and 253 newton-meters of torque AutoX. The diesel continues producing 116 horsepower and 250 newton-meters. Buyers get full mechanical capability at reduced price points, making the value proposition stronger.
The naturally aspirated 1.5-liter petrol engine remains available only with a manual gearbox Times Now News. This means automatic buyers must choose between the turbo-petrol DCT or diesel torque-converter options. The lineup eliminates confusion about which powertrain pairs with which transmission.
Automatic Pack Adds Convenience Features at Entry Level
Each new automatic variant includes Kia's Automatic Pack bundle, bringing features typically reserved for higher trims DriveSpark. The package adds a smart key with push-button start, motion sensor unlock, selectable drive modes, an electronic parking brake, and remote engine start capability. These features ease daily driving without requiring customers to step up to pricier models.
The Carens Clavis remains a four-meter-plus family hauler with 2,780 millimeters of wheelbase V3 Cars, available in six- and seven-seat layouts. These new automatic options maintain that three-row practicality while opening automatic transmission to cost-conscious shoppers seeking a reliable family vehicle.
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