On October 8, 2025, Kia Motors introduced a new variant of the Carens Clavis, which are HTX(O), HTK+(O), and HTK+. The new trims of this car come with six- and seven-person sitting capacities, whose ex-showroom price ranges from ₹16.28 to ₹29.27 lakh in New Delhi.

The new trims of the Carens Clavis by Kia Motor are going to be available from October 13, 2025, via the dealership. The HTK+(O) and HTK+ come with a seating capacity of six people, and the HTX(O) is available with both six- and seven-person seating capacities. 

The Carens Clavis by Kia Motor is a multipurpose vehicle (MPV); the recently launched trims of this car come with a powerful engine with both automatic and manual transmission options. The interior of this car is spacious with a good boot space, which makes it an ideal option for a family.

What’s the ex-showroom price for the new Carens Clavis?

Kia Motors has launched a total of five new variants of the Carens Clavis; the ex-showroom price is given inside the table.

What are the engine options in new variants?

The Carens Clavis HTX(O) and HTK+(O) by Kia Motor come with single engine options, which is the 1.5L Petrol Engine, and the HTK+ is available with two engine options, which are the 1.5L Petrol Engine and the 1.5L CRDi VGT Diesel. Key features about each are given below.

1.5L Turbo Petrol (Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi)

• Engine Type: Inline-4, Turbocharged, DOHC
• Displacement: 1482 cc
• Maximum Power: 160 PS (158 bhp) @ 5,500 rpm
• Peak Torque: 253 Nm @ 1,500–3,500 rpm
• Fuel Type: Petrol (E20 compatible)
• Transmission Options: 7-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT), 6-speed Manual (MT), 6-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT)
• Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 45 liters
• Claimed Fuel Efficiency:
  • Manual/iMT: Approximately 16.2 km/l
  • DCT: Approximately 16.7 km/l
• Emission Standard: BS6 Phase 2

1.5L CRDi VGT Diesel

• Engine Type: Inline-4, Turbocharged, DOHC
• Displacement: 1493 cc
• Maximum Power: 115 PS (113 bhp) @ 4,000 rpm
• Peak Torque: 250 Nm @ 1,500–2,750 rpm
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Transmission Options: 6-speed Automatic Transmission (AT), 6-speed Manual Transmission (MT)
• Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 45 liters
• Claimed Fuel Efficiency:
  • Automatic: Approximately 18.4 km/l
  • Manual: Approximately 17.5 km/l
• Emission Standard: BS6 Phase 2

What are interior and exterior key specifications?

Each variant of Carens Clavis by Kia Motor has slightly different exterior and interior specifications; refer to the table below for a better understanding about it.

Note that the dimensions of each new variant of the Carens Clavis by Kia Motor in terms of length, width, height, and wheelbase are 4550 mm, 1800 mm, 1708 mm, and 2780 mm, respectively. The ground clearance is around 195 mm, and boot space is 216 liters.

What are the safety features?

The new trim of Carens Clavis by Kia Motor is equipped with the advanced safety features. HTK+, HTK+(O), and HTX(O) come with the following safety features:

• Airbags: 6 (dual front, side, curtain)
• ABS with EBD
• ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
• VSM (Vehicle Stability Management)
• BAS (Brake Assist System)
• HAC (Hill-Start Assist Control)
• TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
• Front & Rear Parking Sensors
• Rear Camera
• Seat Belt Reminder System
• Speed Alert System

Note that the HTK+(O) also includes Driver Drowsiness Detection, and the HTX(O) has ADAS Level 2, which is:

• Front Collision Warning & Avoidance Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Blind Spot Detection
• Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
• High Beam Assist
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Driver Attention Warning
• Overspeed Alert
• Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock