New Kia Carens Clavis Unveiled: Features, Powertrains, and Booking Details

Kia India has officially unveiled the Carens Clavis, a new premium iteration of the Carens MPV, aimed at buyers seeking more style, technology, and comfort than the standard model. Positioned above the regular Carens, the Clavis introduces a number of first-in-segment features and design upgrades. Bookings open tonight at 00:00 hours.

The Carens Clavis will compete with the likes of the Maruti Suzuki XL6, Hyundai Alcazar, and other premium three-row offerings in the Indian market.

Design and Exterior Enhancements

The Carens Clavis gets a refreshed design language that helps it stand apart from its sibling.

Notable exterior changes include:

• Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn indicators
• Ice-Cube MFR LED headlamps
• Satin chrome-finished front and rear skid plates
• Larger R17 dual-tone crystal cut alloy wheels (compared to R16 on the standard Carens)
• Connected Star Map LED tail lamps at the rear

Kia is offering the Clavis in eight monotone colour options, seven of which are shared with the Carens. The Ivory Silver Gloss is exclusive to Clavis, while the Intense Red offered on Carens is not available on Clavis.

Shared colours:

• Pewter Olive
• Imperial Blue
• Glacier White Pearl
• Gravity Grey
• Sparkling Silver
• Aurora Black Pearl
• Clear White

Premium Interior Upgrades

Inside the cabin, the Carens Clavis boasts a more premium feel and tech-rich environment.

Key interior and feature updates:

• 26.62-inch dual panoramic display (for infotainment and instrument cluster)
• 4-way powered driver’s seat
• Dual-pane panoramic sunroof (vs single-pane on Carens)
• BOSE 8-speaker premium sound system
• Ventilated front seats
• Smart Pure Air Purifier with AQI display
• Infotainment and temperature swap switch

The updated Kia Connect suite adds smart features like:

• Remote window control
• Find My Car with Surround View Monitor
• Multilingual voice recognition commands

Advanced Safety: ADAS Level 2

One of the biggest differentiators for the Clavis is the introduction of Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with the 7DCT variant. The system includes 20 autonomous safety features, enhancing driver confidence and occupant safety.

Level 2 ADAS features:

• Blind Spot Collision Warning & Avoidance Assist
• Blind View Monitor in cluster
• 360° Surround View Camera
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Driver Attention Warning
• Forward Collision Warning & Avoidance Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning & Lane Following Assist
• High Beam Assist
• Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning & Avoidance Assist
• Safe Exit Warning

The Clavis also comes with 18 standard safety features, an improvement over the 15 on the standard Carens. These include:

• 6 airbags
• ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
• VSM (Vehicle Stability Management)
• BAS (Brake Assist System)
• HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)
• DBC (Downhill Brake Control)
• ABS
• Front and rear parking sensors
• All-wheel disc brakes
• Tyre pressure monitoring system

Powertrain and Transmission Options

The Carens Clavis retains all the existing engine options from the Carens, with the addition of a 6-speed manual transmission (6MT) paired with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine.

Engine & Gearbox Options:

Launch and Booking Details

The Kia Carens Clavis is set to be positioned above the standard Carens, with pricing expected to reflect its more premium nature. Bookings open at midnight (00:00 hours) on May 8, 2025.

Final Thoughts

The Kia Carens Clavis bridges the gap between standard MPVs and more premium 3-row family vehicles. With major upgrades in design, technology, comfort, and safety — particularly the introduction of ADAS Level 2 — the Clavis stands out as a strong contender in the premium MPV space.

Stay tuned for price announcements and variant-wise feature breakdowns closer to the official launch.