Kia India Launches 6-seater Refreshed 2024 Carens starting at INR 1,211,900 and 1.5 Diesel MT Carens at INR 12,66,900

Kia India Launches 6-seater Refreshed 2024 Carens starting at INR 1,211,900 and 1.5 Diesel MT Carens at INR 12,66,900

• Expands trim line up from 23 to 30 trims with the addition of new 1.5 Diesel MT powertrain
• X-Line becomes even more exclusive with the addition of premium features like a dashcam, all window auto up & down with voice commands, and 7 seating options
• The newly launched Prestige (O) at Rs. 1,211,900 offers the best value for money with Smart keys, Push button start, and Rear LED lights

New Delhi, 2^nd April 2024: Kia, India’s leading premium carmaker, has today announced the launch of 2024 Refreshed Carens with a new 6-speed 1.5 Diesel manual transmission in U2 1.5 VGT engine variant. This new addition expands the trim lineup to an impressive 30 options, solidifying Carens’ position as the segment leader in offering a diverse range of trims.

In this refreshed lineup, Kia has also introduced an enhanced X-Line model, elevating its exclusivity by integrating premium features such as a dashcam, all window auto up & down with voice commands, and expanded 7-seating options. Carens X-line was earlier launched in October 2023.

With the introduction of new trims, the Prestige +(O) variant in 7DCT and 6AT showcases the country’s renowned feature, the ‘Sunroof’, along with LED Map lamp and room lamp. Additionally, the Prestige (O) variant offers the choice of 6 or 7 seating capacity, a leatherette-wrapped gear knob, a smart key with push-button start, LED Rear Combination lamp, LED DRL, and positioning lamp.

Moreover, the Premium (O) trim enhances convenience with features such as Keyless entry, an 8” D/Audio system, Shark Fin antenna, Steering wheel-mounted remote control, burglar alarms, and bolstered safety features.

Emphasizing customer-centricity, all models now come equipped with a 180W charger, representing an upgrade from the previous 120W charger.

Furthermore, showcasing a sleek and stylish design, the Carens introduces a brand-new color – Pewter Olive, available in all models except the X-Line. This addition provides customers with a choice of 8 monotone, 3 dual-tone options, and  1 exclusive colour for X-Line.

Mr. Myung-sik Sohn, Chief Sales and Business Officer, Kia India, commented, “We are excited to introduce the new trims of the Carens. Since its debut in 2022, the Carens has become a preferred personal mobility choice for over 1.5 lakh families, embodying comfort, reliability, and luxury. We saw a huge potential for a 6-seating option and decided to refresh Carens to reshape mobility preferences for more and more families seeking luxurious and comfortable rides.”

The following are the new additions in each of the variants:

About – Kia India 

In April 2017, Kia India signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh, India, to build a new manufacturing facility at Anantapur District. Kia commenced mass production in August 2019 and has an annual production capacity of 300,000 units. In April 2021, Kia India reimagined itself in line with its new brand identity, “Movement that Inspires” aimed at offering customers meaningful experiences backed by innovative products and services. Under the new brand identity, Kia has set out to find ways to achieve new benchmarks and inspire consumers to be more and do more. Till date, Kia India has launched five vehicles for the Indian market – the Seltos, the Carnival, the Sonet, the Carens, and the EV6. Kia India has completed over 1.16 million vehicle dispatches from its Anantapur plant, including over 9.1 lakh domestic sales and close to 2.5 lakh exports. With almost 3.8 lakh connected cars on Indian roads, it is among the connected Car leaders in the country. The brand has a widespread network of 522 touchpoints across 236 cities and is focused on strengthening its footprints across the country.