• Buyers need to spend an additional Rs 50,000 to purchase a Kia Carens. details here

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    Buyers need to spend an additional Rs 50,000 to purchase a Kia Carens. details here




     



    Digital Desk: The cost of Kia Motors India's Carens compact multi-purpose
    vehicle (MPV) has increased. The cost of the car has increased by up to Rs
    50,000, with the base model now costing Rs 9.99 lakh and the premium variant
    costing Rs 17.99 lakh.



     



    The price increase started on November 1st.



     



    The prestige form of
    the MPV (1.5-liter NA petrol) is now Rs 50,000 more expensive than the premium
    variant (1.5-litre NA petrol), which is now Rs 40,000 more expensive. The
    luxury model (1.5-litre diesel) has seen a price increase of Rs 35,000, while
    the luxury variant (1.5-litre turbo-petrol) has seen a price increase of Rs
    15,000 instead. Mosi diesel versions cost an additional Rs 30,000.



     



     



    Carens has two engine
    choices: a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine and a 1.4-liter
    gasoline direct injection engine. The latter has a 6-speed manual gearbox while
    the former has a 7-speed DCT and 6-speed manual transmission option.



     



    The MPV is equipped with six airbags, ISOFIX child seat
    mounting, rear parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring systems, disc brakes,
    Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Accelerator Braking Clutch (ABC), and
    downhill brake control for passenger safety. Additionally, it has features like
    a sunroof, an 8-speaker Bose Surround System, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen
    infotainment system.