Kia Carens: Variants Explained

The all-new Kia Carens was unveiled just last month and the MPV is all set to go on sale in India this month. Ahead of the launch, the Korean carmaker has revealed the specifications and variant details of the new Carens MPV. While we already know that the MPV will share its and engine and gearbox options with the Kia Seltos, the brochure also unveils five variants that the new Kia Carens will be offered in - Premium, Prestige, Prestige Plus, Luxury and Luxury Plus. Here is the list of all creature comforts you get in each variant.

The Kia Carens will be loaded to the brim with latest creature comforts and will get two-tone interiors in higher variants.

Premium (G 1.5, G 1.4 TGDI, D 1.5)

• 16-inch steel wheels with full cover (GDI 1.4, 1.5 diesel
• 15-inch steel wheels with full cover (G 1.5)
• Rear spoiler with high mount stop lamp
• Two-tone black and beige cabin with Indigo accents
• Indigo metal paint on dashboard
• Semi-leatherette (black & indigo) seats
• Front armrest with open storage and tray
• Second-row seat one touch tumble
• Roof flushed second and third row AC vents
• Second-row 60:40 split seats with sliding, reclining and tumble
• Second-row seat folding armrest with cupholders (Seven-Seater)
• Third-Row Split full-flat folding reclining seats
• Driver seat height adjust (Manual)
• Power Window (four-door)
• Adjustable headrest (all rows)
• Retractable roof assist handles
• Room lamps bulb type (all rows)
• 7.5-inch LCD cluster
• Power Socket (12V Adapter)
• 5 USB Type C Ports

Prestige (G 1.5, G 1.4 TGDI, D 1.5)

In addition to Premium

• Elite two-tone beige and black interior
• Dark metal paint dashboard
• Premium fabric and leatherette combi (Black & Beige) Seats
• Integrated roof rails
• Shark Fin Antenna
• Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
• Driving rear view monitor
• Keyless entry with burglar alarm
• Electric adjustable ORVM with LED turn indicators, Follow me home headlights
• Passenger seat back multi pockets
• Driver window one-touch auto up/down with anti-pinch
• Easy push retractable cupholder
• Easy Push retractable tray
• Luggage lamp
• Console lamp bulb type with sunglass case
• 8.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Phone projection
• 12.5-inch full-segment LCD cluster
• 4.2-inch colour TFT MID
• Steering Mounted Audio Controls
• Front parking sensors
• Auto headlights
• Bluetooth
• Voice Recognition
• Six-speakers

Prestige Plus (G 1.4 TGDI, D 1.5)

In addition to Prestige

• Star Map LED DRLs
• Star Map LED Taillights
• 16-inch dual-tone crystal cut alloy wheels
• Beltline chrome
• Auto climate control
• Electric folding ORVM
• Smart key with push button start
• Smart key remote engine start
• Rear wiper and defogger
• Rear door sunshade curtains
• First row cooled cupholders
• Second-row cooled can holders
• Multi-drive modes (Sport/ Normal/ Eco) 7 DCT only
• Auto cruise control with speed limiting

The new Kia Carens comes with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, a 1.4-litre T-GDi turbo-petrol, and a 1.5 CRDi VGT diesel engine.

Luxury (G 1.4 TGDI, D 1.5)

In addition to Prestige Plus

• Crown jewel LED headlights
• Ice cube LED fog lights
• Star map LED DRLs with integrated turn signals
• Cabin surround 64 ambient mood lighting
• Opulent two-tone triton navy beige interior
• Black high gloss dashboard with techno print
• Premium leatherette (Beige & Triton navy) seats
• Leather wrapped flat bottom steering wheel
• Chrome outside door handles
• Auto dimming inner rear view mirror with Kia connect controls
• Telescoping steering adjust
• Retractable seatback table with cupholder and gadget mount
• Under seat tray (sliding type)
• 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
• Next-gen Kia Connect
• OTA map and software updates
• Smart pure air purifier with virus and bacteria protection

Luxury Plus (G 1.4 TGDI, D 1.5)

In addition to Luxury

• Sky light sunroof
• Rear door spot lamps with Kia logo projection
• Ambient lighting linked with multi-drive modes
• Drive Modes (Sport, Normal, Eco) 7DCT / 6AT
• Second-row captain seats with reclining, sliding and tumble function (6 seater)
• Ventilated front seats
• Console lamp (LED lamp) with sunglass holder
• Room lamp (LED type) 2nd & 3rd row
• Third-row boarding assist handles with illumination
• Rain sensing wipers
• Bose premium sound system with 8 speakers
• Smartphone wireless charger with cooling function
• Paddle shifters (7DCT / 6AT)