Kia Carens Clavis Reviews

Performance 13-15-18 Very good comfort Seat management is good.. Best ride on the Highway.. Driving comfort Much space for transport Can be used in a Taxi or for rental purposes Looks is dynamic Budget friendly I am driving this 70-80 for the best performance. The breaking of the 4 disc brake works very well.

Great comfort while driving, great interior, excellent looks, great features, super grip, great sound system, great outer look, so spacious, Seat comfort is superb. Light looks are the best.

I have driven approximately 1500 kms, and I think best car in the price range and I will recommend everyone to buy this car, and the mileage is approximately 19.5, and I am satisfied. And the ivory silver colour looks best.

Well done, Kia hospitality from a Kia representative. What a car. Great comfort with Great fuel economy. Best power delivery. It's a family car. Great suspension. Best family car.

I have driven this car after purchase on June 25, driving 2780 km. Till now, mileage on the highway is 22km/ltr, Mileage in the City is 12.5km/ltr. Supper Space in the last row with recline seat feature, I Love drive, Cabin noise Level is Low,

The car has 7 seats and many features , it's reliable and comfortable, etc The car has a sunroof as well, the boot space is big, and the car is awesome.

The buying process was not great. The dealership (Bhavna Kia) was reluctant to allow me a proper PDI, which later led to several issues. From what I observed, the dealer hardly conducts any serious PDI themselves—they seem more focused on selling the car quickly. On the other hand, the service centre experience has been average, nothing exceptional, but not disappointing either. The Kia Carens Turbo Petrol Manual has some fundamental issues with ECU tuning. In stop-and-go traffic, especially on inclines or hilly roads, the engine feels like it will stall. Even in normal city driving—say, when you’re stuck in a pothole or about to move over a speed breaker—you experience clutch juddering and vibrations, which often lead to stalling. Sometimes, slowing down to 5–10 km/h causes the RPM to drop sharply to around 500, making the car vibrate as if it’s about to shut off. Kia’s own engineers investigated my car and acknowledged the issue. They explained that the ECU has been tuned this way. They mentioned that an ECU update might be considered after further evaluation, but nothing is guaranteed. The turbo petrol engine only feels exciting once the turbo kicks in around 2,000 RPM. Beyond that, it’s decent to drive, but this is definitely not an enthusiast’s car. Body roll is noticeable, so extra caution is needed on corners. That said, once the car crosses 20–30 km/h, it becomes smooth and pleasant to drive. The fuel Economy is 8 km/l in the city, 12–14 km/l on the highway. It’s very sensitive to driving style—if you accelerate a bit aggressively, mileage drops significantly. The engine is refined and smooth, but the ECU tuning is the weak link in the Turbo Petrol MT variant. The 360° camera is a huge help for parking and city manoeuvring. The comfort level is on par with the best cars in this segment. Apart from the major ECU tuning issue, the Kia Carens Turbo Petrol MT is a good car. But it is not an enthusiast’s choice—better suited for relaxed driving once you’re past the initial 20–30 km/h range.

I bought this car recently instead of the Ertiga, and it's really worth it. I have driven many cars, but I have felt comfortable in this car, and it has tons of features at a price range of 14 lakh and contains tons of features with a modern headlight design unique from every car on the road, and feels high when driving it, and it has comfortable seats and is best for the middle class. At last, I want to say it's best affordable car at this price.

If you want a family car for daily drives and occasional highway use, with lots of features and comfort, the Carens Clavis does very well. It’s not for someone who wants a sharp, sporty drive, low-RPM punch, or aggressive braking. But for what it’s designed to do — move people comfortably, flexibly, with decent refinement — it delivers a lot for the price.