Kia India has announced the launch of 2024 Refreshed Carens with a new 6-speed 1.5 Diesel manual transmission in U2 1.5 VGT engine variant. This new addition expands the trim lineup to 30 options.
In this refreshed lineup, Kia has also introduced an enhanced X-Line model with premium features such as a dashcam, all window auto up & down with voice commands, and expanded 7-seating options. Carens X-line was earlier launched in October 2023.
With the introduction of new trims, the Prestige +(O) variant in 7DCT and 6AT showcases the country’s renowned feature, the ‘Sunroof’, along with LED Map lamp and room lamp. Additionally, the Prestige (O) variant offers the choice of 6 or 7 seating capacity, a leatherette-wrapped gear knob, a smart key with push-button start, LED Rear Combination lamp, LED DRL, and positioning lamp.
Moreover, the Premium (O) trim enhances convenience with features such as Keyless entry, an 8” D/Audio system, Shark Fin antenna, Steering wheel-mounted remote control, burglar alarms, and bolstered safety features. All models now come equipped with a 180W charger, representing an upgrade from the previous 120W charger.
Furthermore, showcasing a sleek and stylish design, the Carens introduces a brand-new color – Pewter Olive, available in all models except the X-Line. This addition provides customers with a choice of 8 monotone, 3 dual-tone options, and 1 exclusive colour for X-Line.
6-seater Refreshed 2024 Carens startS at INR 1,211,900 and 1.5 Diesel MT Carens starts at INR 12,66,900.
New additions in each of the variants:
| New Trims added | |||
| Engine | Transmission | Trim | Seating Capacity |
| G1.5 | 6MT | Premium (O) | 7 |
| Prestige (O) | 7 | ||
| Prestige (O) | 6 | ||
| K1.5 | 6iMT | Premium (O) | 7 |
| 7DCT | Prestige+ (O) | 7 | |
| X-Line | 7 | ||
| U1.5 | 6MT | Premium | 7 |
| Premium (O) | 7 | ||
| Prestige | 7 | ||
| Prestige+ | 7 | ||
| Luxury | 7 | ||
| Luxury+ | 7 | ||
| 6AT | Prestige+ (O) | 7 | |
| 6MT | Luxury+ | 6 | |
| Enhancements in Existing variants | |||
| Engine | Transmission | Trim | Remarks |
| G1.5 | 6MT | Premium | + Keyless entry, Burglar Alarm |
| Prestige | LED DRLs, FATC | ||
| K1.5 | 6iMT | Prestige | LED DRLs, FATC |
| Luxury | +Sunroof, LED Map & Room Lamp | ||
| 7DCT | X-Line | PIO Dashcam | |
| U1.5 | 6iMT | Luxury | +Sunroof, LED Map & Room Lamp |
| 6AT | X-Line | PIO Dashcam | |
| Engine | Transmission | Seating Capacity | Trim | Price (Ex-Showroom) | ||
| G1.5 | 6MT | 7 | Premium | 1,051,900 | ||
| Premium (O) | 1,091,900 | |||||
| Prestige | 1,196,900 | |||||
| Prestige (O) | 1,211,900 | |||||
| 6 | Prestige (O) | 1,211,900 | ||||
| K1.5 | 6iMT | 7 | Premium (O) | 1,241,900 | ||
| Prestige | 1,361,900 | |||||
| Prestige+ | 1,491,900 | |||||
| Luxury | 1,671,900 | |||||
| Luxury + | 1,781,900 | |||||
| 7 DCT | Prestige+ (O) | 1,611,900 | ||||
| Luxury+ | 1,871,900 | |||||
| X-Line | 1,921,900 | |||||
| 6iMT | 6 | Luxury+ | 1,776,900 | |||
| 7DCT | Luxury+ | 1,866,900 | ||||
| X-LINE | 1,921,900 | |||||
| U1.5 | 6MT | 7 | Premium | 1,266,900 | ||
| Premium (O) | 1,291,900 | |||||
| Prestige | 1,401,900 | |||||
| Prestige+ | 1,546,900 | |||||
| Luxury | 1,716,900 | |||||
| Luxury+ | 1,816,900 | |||||
| 6iMT | Luxury | 1,726,900 | ||||
| Luxury+ | 1,836,900 | |||||
| 6AT | Prestige+ (O) | 1,656,900 | ||||
| Luxury+ | 1,911,900 | |||||
| U1.5 | 6MT | 6 | Luxury+ | 1,816,900 | ||
| 6iMT | 6 | Luxury+ | 1,836,900 | |||
| 6AT | Luxury+ | 1,921,900 | ||||
| X-LINE | 1,966,900 |
