Kia India has expanded the variant lineup of the Carens Clavis MPV with the addition of new variants. The brand has introduced a new high-spec HTX(O) trim to the lineup. This iteration of the vehicle occupies the space between the HTX and HTX+ trims. Furthermore, the six-seater version of the MPV has now become more affordable with the addition of the layout to the mid-spec HTK+ and HTK+(O) trims.
Based on the brand's announcement, the new HTX(O) trim comes at a starting price of Rs 19.27 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in both six and seven-seat layouts. Meanwhile, the HTK+ variant with a six-seat layout starts at Rs 16.28 lakh (ex-showroom), making it the most affordable iteration of the vehicle with six seats. Here's a detailed price list for the new variants.
| New Carens Clavis Variants | Ex-Showroom Price (Rs) |
|---|---|
| HTK+ 1.5 TGDi 6s 7DCT | 16,28,064 |
| HTK+ 1.5 CRDi 6s 6AT | 17,34,037 |
| HTK+(O) 1.5 TGDi 6s 7DCT | 17,05,135 |
| HTX (O) 1.5 TGDi 7s 7DCT | 19,26,717 |
| HTX (O) 1.5 TGDi 6s 7DCT | 19,26,717 |
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Placed just below the top-tier HTX+ variant, the new HTX(O) offers an 8-speaker Bose sound system, which was previously available only in the HTX+. Several features, including selectable drive modes (Eco, Normal, and Sport), an electronic parking brake with auto hold, 17-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, LED headlights, dual 12.25-inch displays, a 360-degree camera, and ambient lighting, have been retained from the lower trims.
In terms of powertrain, this new HTX(O) trim is equipped solely with the 160hp 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with the 7-speed DCT gearbox. However, both 6- and 7-seat layouts are offered.
So far, the middle-row captain's chair option has been limited to the top-spec HTX+ trim and is only available with the turbo-petrol engine. Now, the HTK+ trim also provides the 6-seat captain chair configuration with both the turbo-petrol DCT and diesel AT powertrains. At the same time, the HTK+(O) offers it exclusively with the turbo-petrol DCT variant.
With the aforementioned changes in place, the Kia Carens Clavis is now available in 8 trims, namely: HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX, HTX(O), and HTX+. Meanwhile, the starting price of the MPV is set at 11.07 lakh (ex-showroom).