Kia Carens Specifications

The Kia Carens is the latest model from Kia that targets family buyers looking for space, comfort, and connectivity. It offers three-row seating to accommodate larger families. Available in both 6-seater and 7-seater configurations, the Carens aims to provide one of the roomiest cabins in its class. It offers modern styling and a long equipment list to woo buyers looking for a spacious and high-tech family haulier. Here are the features and specifications of Kia Carens:

• Roof-mounted AC Vents: Rear passengers stay comfortable thanks to dedicated air conditioning vents mounted along the roof liner, blowing cool air tailored to the spacious second and optional third-row seating.

• Pop-out Cup Holder: The unique pop-out cup holder module tucked neatly into the centre console saves space when stowed. It can be extended outward on demand to hold beverage cups securely in place - preventing messy spills.

• Proportions: Looking at the Kia Carens from the outside, its shape seems modern and suggests a very flexible, spacious inside. At 4540mm long and 1800mm wide, it promises comfort while carrying people. The Carens also keeps things steady over bumps thanks to its longer 2780mm wheelbase under the straight lines along the sides.

• Class-Leading Ground Clearance: With impressive 195mm ground clearance, the Carens is an ally over challenging terrain - easy clearing unpaved trails, waterlogged stretches and steep driveways.

• 530 Litres Seats Up: Even in 7-seater mode, the Carens swallows 530 litres of luggage - suitcases, backpacks, picnic baskets, and more. There is no need to compromise between people and gear.

• Flexible Powertrain Solutions: Caren's buyers enjoy a choice between two advanced 1.5-litre petrol engines: one focused on usable power and efficiency at 114hp, the other a sportier higher-output 156hp turbocharged variant. Rounding out the range, a punchy 113hp diesel option maximises frugality.

Specs & Features: Kia Carens vs Rivals

The Carens goes against popular 7-seater multipurpose vehicles like Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Rumion, and Maruti XL6. The new Carens tries to match or beat these models regarding features, looks, and driving feel. It must compete with its successful track record of practical, no-nonsense transportation for Indian families on a budget. Carens does stand out through its sophisticated yet flexible package at competitive pricing.

Kia Carens vs Maruti Ertiga

• Dimensions and Capacity: The Carens is longer, wider, and taller than the Ertiga. It has more overall interior space and cargo capacity. However, Carens and Ertiga offer 3-row seating as standard, accommodating up to 7 passengers. 

• Engine and Transmission: The Carens offers both petrol and diesel engine options up to 1.5L capacity. The Ertiga is only available with a 1.5L petrol engine. Both offer manual and automatic transmission options. The Carens has more powerful engine options.

• Features and Technology: The Carens offers premium interiors with a touchscreen, a Bose sound system, ventilated front seats, and more. It also gets a digital instrument cluster and connected car tech. The Ertiga's features are more basic by comparison.

• Safety: The Carens comes with multiple airbags, vehicle stability control, hill-assist control, and disc brakes on all wheels as standard across variants. The Ertiga offers a more basic safety feature set in its standard configuration.

• Pricing and Brand Value: Kia Carens is a premium offering compared to Ertiga. It is priced higher than the Ertiga. However, Maruti Ertiga has an advantage with a more substantial brand reputation and service network reach in India.

Kia Carens vs Toyota Rumion

• Exterior Styling: The Carens sports a bold, sweeping exterior design versus the Rumion's straight-lined, functional look typical of Toyota MPVs.

• Engine Options: Carens offers 1.5L naturally aspirated and turbo-petrol engines, plus a 1.5L diesel motor. Rumion only provides a 1.5L petrol powertrain for standard manual and automatic transmissions.

• Features: From a 10.25-inch touchscreen and Bose sound system to a digital cluster and ventilated front seats, the well-equipped Carens outpaces Rumion's humbler kit.

• Safety: The Carens has multiple airbags, ABS, rear cameras and ADAS tech like forward collision alert and lane keep assist, which are not offered on the Rumion line-up. The Rumion comes with 4 airbags and other standard safety features.

• Brand Positioning: While Toyota promotes reliability and fuss-free MPV utility, Kia aims for a more premium positioning — the Carens wrapped in style and sophistication absent in vanilla Toyota models.

Kia Carens vs Maruti XL6

• Segment: The Carens is the fresh new kid aiming for premium family mover status, while the XL6 is kind of ageing as Maruti's modest attempt at a family orientation. 

• Length & Width: Size-wise, the brick-shaped Carens has the numbers with it — it's longer by almost 3 inches and wider by 2 inches than the XL6, which means more lounge room for everyone inside.

• Engine options: The Carens has petrol and diesel engines, with power outputs ranging from 115BHP to 160BHP. The XL6 is only available with a 105BHP, 1.5L petrol engine, while the Carens has more powerful engine options.

• Transmission: Both get 6-speed manuals. The Carens also gets a 6-speed auto, and so does the XL6. The Carens has a more modern automatic gearbox. 

• Features: The Carens has ADAS safety features, 64-color ambient lighting, an electric parking brake, and more premium features than the XL6, like ventilated seats, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, and an air purifier.

• Pricing: The Kia Carens is priced between Rs. 9 lakh to Rs. 17 lakh. The Maruti XL6 costs between Rs. 11 lakh and Rs. 14.5 lakh. Both have overlapping top variants, but Carens starts at a lower price.

• Brand value: In India, Maruti enjoys better brand recognition and after-sales service quality than Kia, though Kia has been expanding its network significantly.