2025 Kia Carens Clavis 7-Seater Premium SUV | New Features, Interiors | Kia Clavis 2025 | Clavis MPV

The Kia Carens Clavis is a new BOLD MPV Kia set to launch in India. It's positioned as a more premium offering above the existing Kia Carens. Here's a detailed look at what we know so far:

Variants:

The Carens Clavis will be available in seven variants: HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX, and HTX+.
It will offer both 6-seater and 7-seater configurations. The 6-seater option with second-row captain seats is expected to be available on the higher trims.

Engine and Transmission:

The Carens Clavis carries over the engine options from the standard Kia Carens:

1.5-litre Smartstream NA Petrol: 115 PS power and 144 Nm torque, available with a 6-speed manual transmission.
1.5-litre T-GDi Turbo Petrol: 160 PS power and 253 Nm torque, with transmission options including a 6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual), and a 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic). Notably, a 6-speed manual option with the turbo-petrol engine is new to the Clavis.
1.5-litre CRDi VGT Diesel: 116 PS power and 250 Nm torque, available with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.
Exterior Design:

The Carens Clavis features a refreshed and more robust SUV-like design, with key highlights including:

New Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signals.
Ice Cube MFR LED Headlamps.
Kia's Digital Tiger Face with a diamond finish decor.
Robust front and rear skid plates with a satin chrome finish.
R17 (17-inch) crystal-cut dual-tone alloy wheels, which are larger than the standard Carens' 16-inch wheels.
Star Map LED connected tail lamps with an illuminated light bar.
New roof rails and a shark-fin antenna.
Eight monotone color options, including a new Ivory Silver Gloss exclusive to the Clavis.
Interior Design and Features:

The interior receives significant upgrades, offering a more premium feel:

Dual-tone navy and beige cabin theme on higher trims, with black and beige options on lower trims.
26.62-inch dual panoramic display panel, integrating the infotainment touchscreen and the digital instrument cluster. Lower variants get an 8-inch touchscreen and a 4.2-inch MID in the instrument cluster.
New two-spoke multifunction steering wheel, similar to the Kia Syros.
New console for AC controls with a possible infotainment/temperature swap switch.
Panoramic sunroof, likely a dual-pane unit on higher trims and a single-pane on some others.
Ventilated front seats.
4-way powered driver's seat.
Bose-sourced eight-speaker music system.
Smart Pure Air Purifier with AQI display.
Wireless phone charger.
64-color ambient lighting on higher trims.
Retractable seat back tables with cup holders.
Up to 5 USB Type-C ports.
Rear door sunshade curtains on some variants.
Safety Features:

Kia emphasizes safety with a robust suite of features:

Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) with up to 20 autonomous features on the DCT variant. This includes features like Forward Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, and a 360-degree camera.
Six airbags as standard across all variants.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution).
ESC (Electronic Stability Control), HAC (Hill Assist Control), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management), and DBC (Downhill Brake Control).
Disc brakes on all four wheels.
Rear parking sensors and a rear parking camera (available on higher trims, with front parking sensors also present on some).
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist, and Safe Exit Warning as part of the ADAS suite.
ISOFIX child seat anchorages.
Seat belt reminder system and a speed alert system.
Keyless entry with burglar alarm.
Remote window control and find my car with surround view monitor via Kia Connect.
Kia Connect:

The Carens Clavis features the next-generation Kia Connect system with:

OTA (Over-the-Air) map and system updates.
Remote window control.
Find My Car with Surround View Monitor.
Multilingual VR (Voice Recognition) commands.
Smart Dashcam with Dual Camera (available on some trims).
Positioning and Competition:

The Kia Carens Clavis is positioned as a premium MPV above the standard Kia Carens. It will compete with models like:

Maruti Suzuki XL6
Hyundai Alcazar
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota Rumion
The Kia Carens Clavis aims to offer a more stylish design, enhanced features, and advanced safety technology compared to its rivals in the midsize MPV segment.



2025 Kia Carens Clavis 7-Seater Premium SUV | New Features, Interiors | Kia Clavis 2025 | Clavis MPV

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