● A new-age premium recreational vehicle (RV) that carves a unique niche between an MPV and SUV
● Customers can book the Clavis at all Kia dealerships pan-India and online at the Kia India website https://www.kia.com/in/home.html starting tonight at 12
● Equipped with 20 best-in-segment-autonomous ADAS Level 2 features, and a robust safety package consisting of 18 advanced features
● Offers best-in-segment 67.62 cm (26.62”) Dual Panoramic Display Panel
● Carens Clavis to offer new 6MT gearbox option with Smartstream G1.5 turbo GDI engine to further enhance its performance quotient
Mumbai, 8th May 2025: Kia India, a leading mass-premium carmaker, today unveiled the latest addition to its Carens portfolio – the Carens Clavis. Positioned as a big, bold, and Spacious 3-Row vehicle, the Carens Clavis is crafted for today’s large, modern families, bridging the gap between MPVs and SUVs. It blends comfort, space, and bold design with advanced technology, safety, and a future-forward aesthetic.
The name “Clavis” is derived from the Latin phrase Clavis Aurea, meaning “Golden Key.” It symbolizes access to unforgettable family adventures and serves as a gateway to cherished memories. With Carens Clavis, Kia offers a vehicle that reflects the aspirations of new-age families, combining insightful observations, thoughtful design, and the best global technology.
Since its debut, the Kia Carens has redefined the family car segment in India, earning the trust of over 2 lakh families in just three years. Rooted in Kia’s deep understanding of Indian households, where mobility is about shared moments across generations, the Carens struck a chord with its space, comfort, and emotional appeal. The Carens Clavis is a natural next chapter in Kia’s family-first story, created in response to evolving lifestyles and aspirations. The Carens Clavis offers exceptional 6 & 7-seater comfort, combining bold design, premium space, and advanced technology to deliver a refined, purpose-driven experience for today’s dynamic families.
Mr. Gwanggu Lee, MD and CEO of Kia India, said, “Innovation is the core of everything we do, driven by advanced technology and distinctive design. The unveiling of the Carens Clavis represents a key milestone in our journey, embodying our commitment to a progressive, premium, and purpose-led approach. We recognize the evolving needs of our customers, and with the Carens Clavis, we’re offering more than just a vehicle, it’s a thoughtfully crafted experience that enhances everyday mobility. As we continue to push boundaries, we remain focused on delivering smart, design-led solutions that empower families and inspire confidence on every drive.”
Design: The Big Bold Smart Family Car
The Carens Clavis embodies a bold design philosophy, seamlessly merging elegance with sportiness in its upright SUV-like stance. Its hi-tech features and advanced engineering inspire confidence, making it an ideal choice for families who seek both flair and functionality. Every line and surface is crafted to stand out, stylish, robust, and unmistakably modern, reflecting a spirit that is as adventurous as it is safe. This is a vehicle built for those who want to go anywhere, offering the versatility and smart innovation that defines a truly big, bold, and inspiring family car.
Exterior: Commanding Presence, Futuristic Appeal
The Carens Clavis showcases a distinctive and futuristic design, inspired by Kia’s global design movement and shaped by the ‘Opposites United’ philosophy, where clean lines meet confident character. With an upright SUV-like stance and aerodynamic silhouette, the Carens Clavis blends futuristic aesthetics with functional elegance. Key exterior highlights include the Kia Digital Tiger Face, Ice Cube MFR LED Headlamps with LED DRLs, and Starmap LED Connected Taillamps, which provide a distinctive and modern rear signature.
Enhancing its road presence are 43.66 cm (17”) Crystal Cut Dual Tone Alloy Wheels, Robust Front & Rear Skid Plates with Satin Chrome Finish, Side Door Garnish Inserts – Metal Paint , and the new Ivory Silver Gloss body colour. From daily drives to spontaneous adventures, the Carens Clavis delivers big SUV styling with the spirit of exploration built in.
Interiors: Smart Luxury, Tailored for Every Journey
Thoughtfully designed for modern Indian families, the interior of the Carens Clavis redefines comfort and convenience across every row. Spacious 3rd-row seating and 2nd-row Seating with sliding, reclining, and one-touch electric Tumble, plus a segment-first walk-in lever (Boss Mode) for easy access and space adjustment, ensure that comfort is maximized for all family members on both city commutes and long getaways. The cabin experience is further elevated by a best-in-segment 67.62 cm (26.62”) Dual Panoramic Display Panel, delivering a futuristic, intuitive interface for infotainment and driving data – a major leap forward in integrated, effortless driving.
The Carens Clavis offers 64-color ambient lighting, which lets you customize the cabin atmosphere to match your mood and style. It comes with a seat-mounted air purifier for cleaner air, and roof-mounted diffused air vents that provide gentle and even airflow throughout the cabin. Access to the 3rd– row is effortless thanks to segment-first one-touch electric double folding seats.
For those who enjoy the spacious and airy feeling cabin, the dual-pane panoramic sunroof offers an expansive, uninterrupted view of the sky, bringing the open-air experience to every journey. Comfort is thoughtfully enhanced with Infotainment/Temperature Control Swap Switch , which allows intuitive toggling between climate and infotainment controls, ventilated front seats with a 4-way powered driver’s seat. Audiophiles will appreciate the Bose Premium 8-Speaker Sound System, delivering a rich and immersive audio experience.
Experience Unmatched Convenience
The Carens Clavis raises the bar with advanced features designed for enhanced comfort, safety, and practicality. A standout addition is the Power Window Auto Up/Down with Remote Control, enabling remote operation of all windows for greater ease of use. Elevating safety and driver awareness, the Carens Clavis also offers a 360-Degree Camera paired with a Blind View Monitor (BVM) integrated into the cluster, delivering a clear and comprehensive view of the surrounding areas. Further adding to its functional appeal, the Carens Clavis introduces segment-first spot lamp illumination in the rear doors.
Safety and Performance: Advanced Protection, Confident Driving
The Carens Clavis reinforces Kia’s commitment to safety and innovation with a comprehensive suite of intelligent technologies. It is equipped with the best-in-segment ADAS Level 2, offering 20 autonomous features including Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Front Collison-Avoidance Assist- Direct Oncoming, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Collision Warning, Blind View Monitor in Cluster, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist and host of other Autonomous safety features. These work together to make every drive smarter and safer. The Carens Clavis also comes equipped with a comprehensive standard robust safety package of featuring 18 advanced features, including six airbags, Electronic Stability Control and a, Rear Occupant Alertsystem, etc.
Available with three robust powertrain options – the Smartstream G1.5 Petrol and Smartstream G1.5 Turbo-GDi petrol engines, as well as the D1.5 diesel). The Smartstream G1.5 Turbo now features an all-new manual transmission option, delivering enhanced control and a more dynamic, engaging drive. Carens Clavis will be available in HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX & HTX+. The Clavis will be available across – Ivory Silver Gloss, Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Grey, Sparkling Silver, Aurora Black Pearl and Clear White
New Kia Carens Clavis – Key Highlights
ADAS Level 2:
| 20 Autonomous Features | ||
| Front Collision Warning (FCW) | Front Collison-Avoidance Assist-Car (FCA-Car) | |
| Front Collison-Avoidance Assist-Pedestrian (FCA-Ped) | Front Collison-Avoidance Assist-Cycle (FCA-Cyc) | |
| Front Collison-Avoidance Assist-Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | Front Collison-Avoidance Assist- Direct Oncoming (FCA-DO) | |
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go | Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) | |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | |
| Lane Follow Assist (LFA) | High Beam Assist (HBA) | |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | |
| 360 Degree Camera | Blind View Monitor in Cluster | |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) | Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) | |
| Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | |
| Space, Comfort & Convenience | ||
| Front Ventilated Seats | 4-way powered driver seat | |
| 60:40 Split Rear Seats with Sliding & Reclining, and Tumble Function [7-Str] | 2nd Row Captain Seats with Sliding & Reclining, and Tumble Function [6-Str] | |
| 3rd row 50:50 Split Seats withReclining and Full Flat Folding | Front Door Bottle and Umbrella Holders | |
| Rear Door Bottle Holders | 3rd Row Bottle & IT Device Holder | |
| All doors Window Up/Down through smart key | Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof | |
| Seat mounted air purifier | Electric Parking Brake with Autohold | |
| Smartphone wireless charger | Walk-in lever (Boss Mode) | |
| One touch electric double folding seats | Infotainment-Temperature control swap switch | |
| Drive Mode Select – Eco/Normal/Sport (Automatic only) | Paddle Shifters (Automatic only) | |
| Rear Wiper and Washer | Burglar Alarm | |
| Centre Console with Armrest & CoolingCup Holders | 2nd Row Cooling Can Holder | |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Retractable Seat BackTable with Cup Holder & IT Device Holder | |
| 18 Robust Hi Standard Safety Package | ||
| Front Dual Airbags | Front Seat Side Airbags | |
| Side Curtain Airbags | Highline Tyre Pressure Monitor | |
| ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) | BAS (Brake force Assist System) | |
| ESC (Electronic Stability Control) | VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) | |
| HAC (Hill-start Assist Control) | ESS (Emergency Stop Signal) | |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | All-Wheel Disc Brakes | |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock | |
| Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock | All Seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder | |
| ISOFIX (2nd Row) | Rear Occupant Alert | |
| Interior & Technology | ||
| Triton Navy & Beige Two Tone Interiors with Beige & Navy Leatherette seats | Opulent Dashboard Garnish with Pad Print | |
| 67.62 cm (26.62”) Dual Panoramic Display Panel | Front 12V Power Outlet | |
| 5 USB Type C Ports | 64 Color Ambient Lighting | |
| Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination | BOSE Premium 8 Speakers Sound System | |
| OTA Map and System Updates | Double D-Cut Dual Tone LeatheretteWrapped Steering Wheel | |
| Smart Dashcam with Dual Camera (with Mobile App) [MT/ iMT] | Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls | |
| Exterior | ||
| Ice Cube MFR LED Headlamps | Starmap LED Tail Lamps | |
| Starmap LED DRL with integrated turn signal | R17 – 43.66 cm (17”) Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels | |
| Kia Digital Tiger Face with Diamond Finish Decor | New Ivory Silver color | |
| Shark Finn Antenna | Front & Rear Skid Plates with SatinChrome Finish | |
| Side Door Garnish Inserts Metal Paint | Integrated Roof Rails | |
| Rear Spoiler with High Mount Stop Lamp | Satin Chrome Beltline | |
