Kia India has confirmed that the upcoming Carens facelift will be called Clavis. Kia earlier said that the updated Carens will get a new suffix in its name, and be sold alongside the current MPV with a more premium positioning, similar to how Maruti has positioned the Ertiga and XL6. The Kia Clavis launch is slated for May 8, 2025.
- Kia confirmed the ‘Clavis’ name today alongside a teaser video
- Kia Clavis will feature redesigned headlights and new connected tail-lights
- Clavis is expected to share its engine and gearbox options with the Carens
Kia Clavis exterior details
New three-pod headlights
A Clavis teaser video was released today, showcasing the MPV with a new face, slimmer grille and redesigned headlights, which look in line with newer Kia cars. Though not much was revealed in the video, we expect the Clavis to get a new design for the dual-tone alloy wheels and the bumpers, as well as connected tail-lights (seen in a spy shot from before).
Kia Clavis interior features expectations
ADAS, 360-degree camera setup likely
The current Carens is the only Kia model in India to not feature an ADAS suite, but the Clavis teaser showing a collision warning on the digital cluster suggests the updated MPV could finally get some level of autonomous tech. Apart from that, the Clavis top model may also add a 360-degree camera setup. Minor changes to the dashboard, switches, toggles and buttons are likely as well.
Kia Clavis powertrain options
May borrow Carens’ petrol and diesel engines
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The new Clavis is expected to continue the current Kia MPV’s powertrains. These comprise three 1.5-litre engines: naturally-aspirated (NA) petrol (115hp, 144Nm), turbo-petrol (160hp, 253Nm) and diesel (116hp, 250Nm). The NA petrol engine comes only with a manual gearbox, while the turbo-petrol motor can be paired with either an iMT (clutchless manual) or DCT. Meanwhile, the diesel engine has manual and torque converter automatic options.
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