New CNG variants offer a dual-fuel setup, 60-litre CNG tank, and factory-integrated technology, with prices starting at ₹12.11 lakh
Kia India has launched factory-fitted CNG versions of the Carens and Carens Clavis in India. With CNG gaining popularity among Indian buyers seeking fuel-efficient and practical mobility solutions, Kia has introduced the new variants to expand the powertrain options available with its three-row MPVs.
The Kia Carens CNG is priced at ₹12.11 lakh, while the Carens Clavis CNG starts at ₹12.38 lakh (ex-showroom).
Atul Sood, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Kia India, said that India is a market where customers have diverse requirements from their vehicles. The company aims to offer powertrain options that suit different lifestyles and usage patterns, with CNG remaining an important choice for customers looking for an efficient and practical mobility solution. By introducing factory-fitted CNG options for the Carens and Carens Clavis, Kia aims to meet this demand with an integrated offering backed by the company’s engineering and reliability. The new CNG variants also provide customers with greater powertrain choice.
Kia Carens and Carens Clavis CNG: What Makes Them Special?
The CNG system has been designed to integrate with the vehicles’ existing powertrain and packaging. Both models feature a 60-litre CNG tank alongside the petrol fuel system, providing a dual-fuel configuration.
Despite the addition of the CNG system, Kia has retained space for the spare tyre, ensuring that customers do not have to compromise on everyday practicality.
The CNG variants come with several CNG-specific features, including Distance to Empty (DTE) logic for CNG mode in the instrument cluster and a dedicated CNG fuel changeover switch. Both models also receive 16-inch front disc brakes and R16 wheels.
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Based on the Smartstream G1.5 engine with a 6-speed manual transmission (6MT), the Carens CNG and Carens Clavis CNG produce 96 PS of power and 123 Nm of torque in CNG mode.
Kia has also made changes to the vehicles specifically for the CNG variants. These include CNG-specific engine calibration and modified suspension. A 4.2-inch colour TFT MID with CNG DTE logic provides additional information to the driver.
For improved passenger comfort, both models feature a modified third-row seat-back frame, which provides an improved recline angle for third-row occupants.
Kia Carens and Carens Clavis CNG Variants
The CNG versions of the two MPVs will be offered in different configurations. The Kia Carens CNG will be available in one variant, while the Carens Clavis CNG will be offered in two variants, allowing customers to select a configuration based on their requirements and usage patterns.
With the introduction of factory-fitted CNG technology, Kia has expanded the Carens and Carens Clavis line-up with a dual-fuel powertrain option while retaining their three-row practicality and everyday usability.
