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15 February 2022, 13:40 PM
Kia Carens clocked 19,000 bookings since pre-bookings were open, and close 7500 bookings were registered in first 24 hours of opening the bookings.
15 February 2022, 13:33 PM
Recently Kia India, along with Hyundai, Toyota, Honda and Suzuki faced a backlash on Social Media due to the controversial posts by some of the Pakistani dealers of these respective brands on Kashmir Day. The global brands later apologized for the actions of the dealers.
15 February 2022, 13:31 PM
Here's a look at the competition of Kia Carens in India -
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Maruti Suzuki XL6
Mahindra Marazzo
Toyota Innova
Hyundai Alcazar
Here are some of the indirect competitors of the Kia Carens -
Kia Seltos
MG Hector Plus
Tata Safari
15 February 2022, 13:01 PM
Read full launch story and complete pricing of Kia Carens here - https://zeenews.india.com/auto/kia-carens-mpv-launched-in-india-at-rs-8-...
15 February 2022, 12:45 PM
Kia Carens will get multiple engine and gearbox options -
Engines: 1.5-litre petrol, 1.5-litre diesel and 1.4-litre turbo petrol
Gearboxes: 6 MT, 6AT and 7 DCT
15 February 2022, 12:36 PM
In terms of design, the Kia Carens gets Tiger Face design at the front, highlighted intake grille, LED headlamps, and daytime running lights (DRLs), SUV-like side profile for a muscular stance and many Sonet inspired design elements including the tail light design.
15 February 2022, 12:33 PM
Here's how the rear of the Kia Carens looks like
15 February 2022, 12:26 PM
Total 9 petrol and 6 diesel variants on offer. Read the full launch story here -
https://zeenews.india.com/auto/kia-carens-mpv-launched-in-india-at-rs-8-...
15 February 2022, 12:20 PM
Kia Carens has been launched in total 15 variants, broadly divided into five variants
Premium
Prestige
Prestige Plus
Luxury
Luxury Plus
15 February 2022, 12:18 PM
Here's the variant wise pricing of the Kia Carens -
15 February 2022, 12:14 PM
Kia India launches Carens at introductory pricing of Rs 8.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
15 February 2022, 12:13 PM
Kia Carens ARAI certified mileage is as follows -
Petrol engine: 16.5 kmpl
Diesel engine: 21.3 kmpl
15 February 2022, 12:09 PM
Here's a view of the Kia Carens' multiple row seating
15 February 2022, 12:07 PM
Among other features, here are some of the segment best/ first features in the Kia Carens -
BOSE sound system with 8 speakers
Smart pure air purifier with virus and bacteria protection
Ventilated front seats
SkyLight sunroof
Over the Air (OTA) system updates
Smartphone wireless charger with Cooling function
15 February 2022, 12:06 PM
Kia Carens will also have the Robust 10 Hi-Safety Package which includes 6 Airbags, all wheel disc brakes, ESC, ABS and more. It will be the first MPV in India to offer 6 airbags as standard across variants.
15 February 2022, 11:55 AM
Kia Carens will get 6/ 7-seater cabin with a SUV profile enticing customers from both SUV and MPV segments.
15 February 2022, 11:54 AM
As per Kia India, the name 'Carens' is based on the concept of 'Car + Renaissance' signifying the beginning of a new era of cars and introduction of a new segment for modern Indian families'.
15 February 2022, 11:14 AM
Kia Carens is expected to be priced between Rs 14 lakh - Rs 20 lakh and will go up against products like Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus and Tata Safari.
15 February 2022, 10:57 AM
Kia Carens is being called a Recreational Vehicle (RV) by the brand, and competes in the premium MPV space with an SUV touch at the outside.
15 February 2022, 10:49 AM
This is how Kia Carens cabin looks like
15 February 2022, 10:43 AM
Kia Carens is the brand's second MPV in India after the launch of premium MPV Carnival, which was launch in early 2020 catering a non-existent Rs 20-Rs 75 lakh MPV market of India.
15 February 2022, 10:31 AM
Kia India, the South Korean automaker that made its India debut in 2019 with the launch of Seltos mid-size SUV is all set to launch the Seltos based Carens MPV in the country which they are calling a Recreational Vehicle.
