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- Kia Carens updated for 2024
- Now available in 30 variants
Kia updated the Carens and the Seltos in India with rejigged variants and the addition of new features. The MPV now offers a better proposition with additional variant options at different price points. Here are the top five changes that have also become the USPs of the Carens.
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Diesel manual available
The carmaker had discontinued the diesel manual variants earlier. However, the 2024 MY update brings it back. The 1.5-litre diesel engine comes mated to a six-speed manual transmission as standard.
X-Line with more features
Now, even the range-topping X-Line variant gets a seven-seater configuration. Buyers will also benefit from extra features such as a dashcam and all windows auto up and down with voice commands.
New Prestige+ (O) trim
The Carens gets two new trims. The Prestige+ (O) variant is offered in the seven-speed DCT and six-speed AT models. It comes equipped with an LED map lamp, room lamp, and a sunroof.
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New Prestige (O) trim
On the other hand, the other new Prestige(O) variant offers the choice of six or seven-seating capacity. It's packed with features including an eight-inch digital audio system, steering-mounted controls, keyless entry, burglar alarm, and a shark fin antenna. What's more, it gets an LED DRL, positioning lamp, LED rear combination lamp, smart key with push-button start, and a leather-wrapped gear knob.
New exterior colour option
Kia Motors has also included the Pewter Olive colour option for the three-row car, like for the Sonet and the Seltos. Customers can now choose from eight monotone and three dual-tone exterior colour options.
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2024 Kia Carens engine and gearbox specifications
The Kia Carens comes in two petrol engine options with a naturally aspirated mill and a turbo unit. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual, six-speed iMT, and a seven-speed DCT. On the other hand, the 1.5-litre diesel motor powering the Carens churns out 113bhp and 250Nm of torque. It comes mated to either a six-speed manual, six-speed clutch-less manual (iMT), or a six-speed torque-converter (TC) automatic transmission.
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