Kia Carens Celebrates 2 Lakh Sales Milestone; Facelift and EV Variants on the Horizon | V3Cars

10 March 2025
By Nikil Jonathan
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Kia’s popular MPV, the Carens, has achieved a significant milestone, crossing the 2 lakh unit sales mark within 3 years of its launch in India. This achievement highlights the Carens’ strong appeal among Indian families, solidifying its position as a fast-selling vehicle in its segment.

Kia Carens Crosses 2 Lakh Sales Milestone In 3 Years

Kia Carens Sales Success And Customer Preferences

Kia India have revealed key insights into Carens sales:

Dominant Petrol Sales: Petrol variants account for 58% of total sales, indicating a strong preference for petrol engines.
Transmission Choices: 32% of customers opted for automatic (AT) and intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) options, highlighting demand for driving convenience.
Seating Configuration: 95% of sales are attributed to the 7-seater configuration, confirming its role as a family-oriented vehicle.
Sunroof Popularity: 28% of buyers chose variants equipped with a sunroof.
Top Trim Demand: 24% of customers opted for the top variants, demonstrating a preference for premium features.
Export Success: 24,064 units have been exported to over 70 countries.

Kia Carens: A Quick Overview

The Kia Carens offers a blend of style, comfort, and practicality. Key features include:

Exterior: Distinctive design with split LED headlights, connected LED taillights, and 16-inch alloy wheels.
Interior: Spacious cabin with dual-tone interiors, available in 6-seater and 7-seater configurations.
Features: 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, digital driver display, ventilated seats, sunroof, and advanced safety features.
Powertrain: Options include 1.5L normal petrol, 1.5L turbo petrol, and 1.5L diesel engines, with various transmission choices.

Upcoming Facelift And EV Variant

Kia is gearing up to launch a refreshed Carens model later this year. Spy shots indicate that the 2025 Kia Carens facelift will feature:

Exterior Updates: Redesigned front fascia, updated headlamps, new alloy wheels, and revised LED taillights with a connecting light bar.
Feature Enhancements: Potential inclusion of a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS.
Interior Refinements: Minor changes to the cabin theme and potential upholstery updates.

Additionally, Kia are developing an all-electric version of the Carens, expected to be based on the refreshed model. The Carens EV is likely to be launched after the internal combustion engine (ICE) facelift.

Also Read: Kia Carens 2025 Facelift Spy Shots Reveal Panormaic Sunroof, ADAS And More

Kia Carens Prices And Rivals

The 2025 Kia Carens is priced from Rs. 10.60 lakh to Rs. 19.70 lakh (ex-showroom). The Kia Carens competes with MPVs like the Maruti XL6, Toyota Rumion, Maruti Ertiga, and serves as a more affordable alternative to the Toyota Innova Crysta and Innova Hycross.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nikil Jonathan

Nikil's a huge fan of classic cars, especially Italian beauties such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint and the Iso Grifo. His love for cars and bikes originated when he first laid his eyes on a poster of the Ferrari F40 and the MV Agusta F4 when he was just a child. He also loves all things analogue, especially vintage cameras and turntables.

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