Kia India today unveiled the latest addition to its Carens portfolio – the Carens Clavis. Positioned above the Carens, this can be considered a facelift but at the same time the older version will continue to be on sale for fleet market and other budget conscious customers. The Kia Clavis will rival the Maruti Suzuki XL6, Toyota Rumion and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. The highly expected move of the Syro’s infotainment screens, rear ventilated seats has not made it to the Clavis. The new steering wheel seen in Syros and EV6 has made it to the car.
The name “Clavis” is derived from the Latin phrase Clavis Aurea, meaning “Golden Key.” It symbolizes access to unforgettable family adventures and serves as a gateway to cherished memories. With Carens Clavis, Kia offers a vehicle that reflects the aspirations of new-age families, combining insightful observations, thoughtful design, and the best global technology.
Since its debut, the Kia Carens has redefined the family car segment in India, earning the trust of over 2 lakh families in just three years. Rooted in Kia’s deep understanding of Indian households, where mobility is about shared moments across generations, the Carens struck a chord with its space, comfort, and emotional appeal. The Carens Clavis is a natural next chapter in Kia’s family-first story, created in response to evolving lifestyles and aspirations. The Carens Clavis offers exceptional 6 & 7-seater comfort, combining bold design, premium space, and advanced technology to deliver a refined, purpose-driven experience for today’s dynamic families.
The Carens Clavis showcases a distinctive and futuristic design, inspired by Kia’s global design movement and shaped by the ‘Opposites United’ philosophy, where clean lines meet confident character. With an upright SUV-like stance and aerodynamic silhouette, the Carens Clavis blends futuristic aesthetics with functional elegance. Key exterior highlights include the Kia Digital Tiger Face, Ice Cube MFR LED Headlamps with LED DRLs, and Starmap LED Connected Taillamps, which provide a distinctive and modern rear signature.
Enhancing its road presence are 43.66 cm (17”) Crystal Cut Dual Tone Alloy Wheels, Robust Front & Rear Skid Plates with Satin Chrome Finish, Side Door Garnish Inserts – Metal Paint, and the new Ivory Silver Gloss body colour. From daily drives to spontaneous adventures, the Carens Clavis delivers big SUV styling with the spirit of exploration built in.
Thoughtfully designed for modern Indian families, the interior of the Carens Clavis redefines comfort and convenience across every row. Spacious 3rd-row seating and 2nd-row Seating with sliding, reclining, and one-touch electric Tumble, plus a segment-first walk-in lever (Boss Mode) for easy access and space adjustment, ensure that comfort is maximized for all family members on both city commutes and long getaways. The cabin experience is further elevated by a best-in-segment 67.62 cm (26.62”) Dual Panoramic Display Panel, delivering a futuristic, intuitive interface for infotainment and driving data – a major leap forward in integrated, effortless driving.
The Carens Clavis offers 64-color ambient lighting, which lets you customize the cabin atmosphere to match your mood and style. It comes with a seat-mounted air purifier for cleaner air, and roof-mounted diffused air vents that provide gentle and even airflow throughout the cabin. Access to the 3rd- row is effortless thanks to segment-first one-touch electric double folding seats.
The dual-pane panoramic sunroof offers an expansive, uninterrupted view of the sky, bringing the open-air experience to every journey. Comfort is thoughtfully enhanced with Infotainment/Temperature Control Swap Switch, which allows intuitive toggling between climate and infotainment controls, ventilated front seats with a 4-way powered driver’s seat. Audiophiles will appreciate the Bose Premium 8-Speaker Sound System, delivering a rich and immersive audio experience.
The Carens Clavis raises the bar with advanced features designed for enhanced comfort, safety, and practicality. A standout addition is the Power Window Auto Up/Down with Remote Control, enabling remote operation of all windows for greater ease of use. Elevating safety and driver awareness, the Carens Clavis also offers a 360-Degree Camera paired with a Blind View Monitor (BVM) integrated into the cluster, delivering a clear and comprehensive view of the surrounding areas. Further adding to its functional appeal, the Carens Clavis introduces segment-first spot lamp illumination in the rear doors.
It is equipped with the best-in-segment ADAS Level 2, offering 20 autonomous features including Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Front Collison-Avoidance Assist- Direct Oncoming, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Collision Warning, Blind View Monitor in Cluster, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist and host of other Autonomous safety features. These work together to make every drive smarter and safer. The Carens Clavis also comes equipped with a comprehensive standard robust safety package of featuring 18 advanced features, including six airbags, Electronic Stability Control and a, Rear Occupant Alertsystem, etc.
Available with three robust powertrain options – the Smartstream G1.5 Petrol and Smartstream G1.5 Turbo-GDi petrol engines, as well as the D1.5 diesel). The Smartstream G1.5 Turbo now features an all-new manual transmission option, delivering enhanced control and a more dynamic, engaging drive. Carens Clavis will be available in HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX & HTX+. The Clavis will be available across – Ivory Silver Gloss, Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Grey, Sparkling Silver, Aurora Black Pearl and Clear White
New Kia Carens Clavis – Key Highlights
ADAS Level 2:
20 Autonomous Features
Front Collision Warning (FCW)
Front Collison-Avoidance Assist-Car (FCA-Car)
Front Collison-Avoidance Assist-Pedestrian (FCA-Ped)
Front Collison-Avoidance Assist-Cycle (FCA-Cyc)
Front Collison-Avoidance Assist-Junction Turning (FCA-JT)
Front Collison-Avoidance Assist- Direct Oncoming (FCA-DO)
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Lane Follow Assist (LFA)
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
360 Degree Camera
Blind View Monitor in Cluster
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
Space, Comfort & Convenience
Front Ventilated Seats
4-way powered driver seat
60:40 Split Rear Seats with Sliding & Reclining, and Tumble Function [7-Str]
2nd Row Captain Seats with Sliding & Reclining, and Tumble Function [6-Str]
3rd row 50:50 Split Seats with
Reclining and Full Flat Folding
Front Door Bottle and Umbrella Holders
Rear Door Bottle Holders
3rd Row Bottle & IT Device Holder
All doors Window Up/Down through smart key
Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof
Seat mounted air purifier
Electric Parking Brake with Autohold
Smartphone wireless charger
Walk-in lever (Boss Mode)
One touch electric double folding seats
Infotainment-Temperature control swap switch
Drive Mode Select – Eco/Normal/Sport (Automatic only)
Paddle Shifters (Automatic only)
Rear Wiper and Washer
Burglar Alarm
Centre Console with Armrest & Cooling
Cup Holders
2nd Row Cooling Can Holder
Rain Sensing Wipers
Retractable Seat Back
Table with Cup Holder & IT Device Holder
18 Robust Hi Standard Safety Package
Front Dual Airbags
Front Seat Side Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags
Highline Tyre Pressure Monitor
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
BAS (Brake force Assist System)
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
VSM (Vehicle Stability Management)
HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)
ESS (Emergency Stop Signal)
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
All-Wheel Disc Brakes
Rear Parking Sensors
Speed Sensing Auto Door Locks
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
All Seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder
ISOFIX (2nd Row)
Rear Occupant Alert
Interior & Technology
Triton Navy & Beige Two Tone Interiors with Beige & Navy Leatherette seats
Opulent Dashboard Garnish with Pad Print
67.62 cm (26.62”) Dual Panoramic Display Panel
Front 12V Power Outlet
5 USB Type C Ports
64 Color Ambient Lighting
Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination
BOSE Premium 8 Speakers Sound System
OTA Map and System Updates
Double D-Cut Dual Tone Leatherette
Wrapped Steering Wheel
Smart Dashcam with Dual Camera (with Mobile App) [MT/ iMT]
Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls
Exterior
Ice Cube MFR LED Headlamps
Starmap LED Tail Lamps
Starmap LED DRL with integrated turn signal
R17 – 43.66 cm (17”) Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels
Kia Digital Tiger Face with Diamond Finish Decor
New Ivory Silver color
Shark Finn Antenna
Front & Rear Skid Plates with Satin
Chrome Finish
Side Door Garnish Inserts Metal Paint
Integrated Roof Rails
Rear Spoiler with High Mount Stop Lamp
Satin Chrome Beltline
