- Power output rated at 95bhp/123Nm
- 60-litre single CNG cylinder tank
Kia India introduced the Sorento SUV earlier today, with prices starting at Rs. 27.99 lakh (ex-showroom). At the same event, Kia took the chance to announce its future plans, one of which is the CNG-powered Carens Clavis.
Kia has revealed only select details of the Carens Clavis CNG. The model sources power from a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol motor paired with a six-speed manual unit, tuned to produce 95bhp and 123Nm in CNG mode. Additionally, this new offering has a single CNG cylinder tank with a capacity of 60 litres.
While Kia has remained tight-lipped regarding the variant and colour options of the new Clavis CNG, a few key features visible in the car on display included projector headlamps, LED DRLs, LED light bar at both ends, dual-tone alloy wheels, LED taillights, and fog lights.
Inside, this lower-spec iteration of the Kia Clavis CNG comes equipped with a fully digital instrument console with a display for the CNG level, dedicated to switch between petrol and CNG modes, single CNG cylinder tank in the boot, two-spoke multifunction steering wheel, manual AC, hill hold control, basic infotainment screen, dual-tone interior theme, blue insert for the dashboard, and a seven-seat configuration. It is unlikely that the six-seat derivative will be offered in the CNG avatar.
