Kia Carens Clavis: The Kia Carens Clavis is the latest entrant in the fast-growing MPV-SUV crossover space in India.
Created for those who need the roominess and versatility of a people carrier yet who crave the looks and the technology of a contemporary SUV, the Carens Clavis combines purposefulness with attitude.
It’s distinguished by its striking design, intelligent interior packaging and an array of features designed to keep both urban families and long-distance travelers happy.
If compact SUVs are a bit too small and full-sized MPVs are a bit too big, then the Clavis may just strike the right chord for you with its seven-seater capacity, frugal powerplants, and much tech-filled interior- in a uber modern, city-friendly silhouette.
Brave face and character with an SUV-like look
The Kia Carens Clavis is easily one of the best looking people carrier designs around. To provide it a distinctive identity, Kia has applied its typical styling language to the car.
At the front, the wide grille gets intricate design elements while the top-of-the-line model also gets sleek LED DRLs along with projector headlamps that merge elegantly with the sculpted bonnet.
The bumper has a sporty appeal to it with aggressive lines as well as chrome inserts.
From the sides, the Clavis’ length stretched profile with the black body cladding, roof rails, and sharp creases give the Clavis a sporty SUV stance.
A vacuum cleaner design and the linked tail lamp unit with LED lighting elements looks smart and the clean rear bumper further adds to its over all appeal.
Featuring fashionable alloy wheels and an upright stance, the Carens Clavis has presence without being overbearing.
Roomy and High-Tech Interior
The Kia Carens Clavis features a spacious premium interior both versatile as well as practical in design with great attention to detail.
With the option of both a six-seat and seven-seat configuration, it caters to large families as well as to individual customers who might want captain seats for comfort’s sake.
The dashboard has a layered design with soft-touch panels, a floating 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen and a fully digital instrument cluster.
There’s an infotainment system that’s compatible with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Kia’s UVO connected car suite, which gives you things like remote functions, geo-fencing and live vehicle diagnostics.
Creature comforts such as ambient lighting, rear AC vents, front seats with ventilation function, wireless charging, push-button start further add to your in-cabin experience.
The second-row seats are within easy reach and slide forward to facilitate entry to the third row. All rows up boot space is small, but can be increased by stowing the end row.
About Engine Choices and the Way the It Drives
The Carens Clavis is to be available as a Kia with a range of engines including:
1.5-litre petrol Naturally aspirated.
1.5L turbo petrol
1.5L diesel
Gearbox options could comprise a 6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT and a 7-speed DCT (turbo petrol) or a 6-speed AT for diesel users.
The Carnes Clavis is not designed for aficionados of sporty performance, but it offers a soft and smooth ride -ideal for city–use and family trips.
The suspension is set up for comfort, so you can glide over nasty patches, and the steering is on the light side for easy maneuvering through city traffic.
Safety and Reliability
Protection is a priority of Kia with the Clavis and they provide:
Six airbags (available in higher versions)
ABS with EBD
Stability Control System (SCS)
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Parking sensors and camera at the rear
Reinforcing the appeal of the Carens Clavis as a long-term ownership proposition is the brand’s expanding network in India and an established track record of quality products.
Pros
SUV-inspired looks that pack plenty of presence A very trendy look and butch appearance anyone will be proud to own.
Roomy cabin with 6- and 7-seat configurations
Well-appointment interior with generous technology
Various engine and gearbox options
Well-balanced ride smoothness and handling in the city
Cons
Tight third-row space for adults
Not much space in the boot with all seats up
No AWD or off-road ability
Too pricey for some of the top versions
diesel version might be dropped in the future
Kia Carens Clavis: Verdict
The Kia Carens Clavis is a cleverly packaged, attractive alternative for families who need MPV space with some 4×4 style.
It’s essentially designed to cater to the kind of requirements that an Indian family might have, its comfort factor is decent, and it even offers a host of features that enhance the ownership experience.
“If you need a three-row vehicle that has a good design, is flexible, and tech-friendly don’t consider blobby SUV things, then the Carens Clavis is for you!