Kia India had us surprised when they launched their all-new ‘Recreational Vehicle,’ the Kia Carens, at an introductory price of ₹8.99 lakh. Well, the price wasn’t the only thing that surprised us. The car was trying to show us it has what it takes to be a complete family car. So, does it? Read on to find out.
Space and Practicality
We Indians are suckers for space, and the Carens delivers on that need with six or seven-seat configurations. A family of 4 to 7 members can travel comfortably in the Carens. The Carens is also not skimpy on the room it offers in the third row. In fact, it happens to be one of the best cars in the segment to offer comfortable seating in the third row. The Carens is big on practicality too. Not only is the third row comfortable the one-touch tip and tumble seats make quick work of getting into the third row. The car also has ample space to store your water bottles and other knick-knacks, ensuring all the family members get to carry whatever they need for their journey. You also won’t find your family fighting for the USB port to charge their phones or tablets as the ports are not limited only to the front row. In terms of practicality, we get under-seat storage with a sliding tray, retractable cup-holders, large side door bins, two-tier storage inside the front armrest, folding armrest for the 2nd row.
Safety
When it comes to traveling with family, safety is paramount. Kia India has shown their dedication to making safer cars for India with the Carens. This made-in-India car is loaded with a host of safety equipment starting from the base variant. The Kia Carens safety kit includes six airbags, ESC, VSM, Hill Assist Control, Downhill Brake Assist, ABS, Brake Assis, all disc brakes, TPMS, and rear parking sensors. These are some of the best safety features in this segment, ensuring all your journeys in the Carens with your family are carried out with utmost safety.
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Multiple-Engine and Transmission Options
One can choose a Petrol or a Diesel engine when buying a Kia Carens. The Petrol gets a 5-speed Manual or a 7-speed DCT while the Diesel gets a 6-speed Manual or a 6-speed Torque Converter. So, you have something to choose from in both fuel and transmission options. The Carens is a fairly easy-to-drive car with enough power for spirited driving. All members of the family will find it easy to drive the Carens.
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Multiple Variants and Features
When buying a Kia Carens, one can also choose from a wide range of variant options. Depending on your family’s requirements, you may choose a six-seat or seven-seat configuration. The spacious cabin gets 64-colour ambient lighting, a skylight sunroof, and a Bose sound system with 8 speakers. It gets Paddle shifters, smartphone wireless charging, automatic headlights, Rain sensing wipers, and Front-Parking Sensors. Carens also gets the connected car feature with the Kia Connect App. One of the significant updates with Kia Connect is the enhancement of OTA (Over the Air) maps and System Updates. The new AVNT of the vehicle now supports ten native languages. The Carens has enough features to keep all your family comfortable and entertained.
Wide Budget Range
The prices of the Kia Carens start at ₹9.59L and go up to 17.69L ex-showroom Delhi. One can choose from a wide range of variants based on their budget. Point to note, though the lower variants might not have all the features, they do not compromise on safety.
Looking at all the above options that the Carens offers, it seems that the Carens truly has the bearings of a complete family car. Its drivability, space, comfort, features, safety kit, and Kia India’s promising aftersales support make it one of the best options to consider when you’re in the market for a six/seven-seater car.