First Kia Carens Rolls Out Of Anantapur Plant | V3Cars

01 February 2022
By Mohammad Osaaf
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Kia have commenced the production of their fourth product for India, the Carens. The first unit of the Carens rolled out of Kia’s manufacturing plant in Anantapur on January 31, 2022. They will export the Made-In-India Carens to over 80 countries.

Kia will launch the Carens by the end of this month. Pre-bookings of the SUV are already open for an amount of Rs. 25,000. You can book the Carens via Kia’s website or by visiting an official Kia dealership. Test drives will begin in some dealerships from February 1.

Also Read: Kia Carens Receives More Than 7,700 Bookings On First Day

Carens is a D-1 segment SUV with 6 and 7 seater configurations. Its global unveil took place last year. Some of the notable features it packs are:

Sunroof
Connected car technology
Ventilated front seats
Captain seat option in the second row
One-touch electric tumble second-row seat for easy access to third-row seats
Rear AC vents with separate compressor for second and third-row occupants
10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Full-colour LCD instrument cluster
Cruise control
Auto AC
8-speaker Bose sound system
LED headlamps, taillamps and DRLs
Air purifier
Multi-colour ambient lighting
Puddle lamps on rear doors
Sliding tray storage under the seat
Perfume holder on the dashboard
Retractable seat back table

It gets the following safety features on all variants:

All-wheel disc brakes
6 airbags
Electronic stability control
Vehicle stability management
Hill-start assist and hill descent control

Kia claim that Carens will be one of the safest cars on Indian roads. An NCAP test could give us a better view of its safety. However, it is not clear if Kia will send the Carens for a crash test.

Also Read: Kia Carens Dimensions, Ground Clearance & Boot Space

The Carens gets 2 petrol and 1 diesel engine option. Their specifications are:

Kia Carens Engine Specs
Specification	1.5L Normal Petrol	1.4L Turbo Petrol	1.5L Diesel
Power	115PS @ 6300rpm	140PS @ 6000rpm	115PS @ 4000rpm
Torque	144Nm @ 4500rpm	242Nm @ 1500 - 3200rpm	250Nm @ 1500 - 2700rpm
Manual Transmission	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed
Auto Transmission	—	7-speed DCT	6-speed TC

Also Read: Kia Carens Petrol Engine Specs, Mileage, Power And Torque

During our drive, we found the third row of Carens usable and provided enough space for 2 adult occupants. You can watch our full review of the Kia Carens below.

The Kia Carens will compete with other 6 and 7 seater cars in the market like Maruti Nexa XL6, Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector Plus and Toyota Innova Crysta. We expect the Kia Carens to be priced between Rs. 11.0 lakh to Rs. 17.0 lakh (ex-showroom).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mohammad Osaaf

In the age of SUVs and crossovers, it's the traditional, 3-box sleeper sedans that excite him the most. All it needs is a punchy engine, a tight chassis and everyday practicality. Skoda Octavia VRS and BMW M5 are his favourites.

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