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₹ 10.52 Lakh - ₹ 19.70 Lakh
Engine
1.5L CRDi diesel
Fuel Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manual / Automatic
Mileage
21.3 kmpl
Seating
7 seater
Safety Rating
3 star
Power
114 bhp
Torque
250 Nm
Boot Space
209 litres
Ground Clearance
165 mm
The Kia Carens is a mpv built for buyers who want genuine multi-row family space without stepping outside the Rs 10.52-19.7 lakh window. Power comes from a 1.5L CRDi diesel rated at 114 bhp and 250 Nm, paired with manual or automatic transmission choices.
Its strongest suits are a claimed efficiency figure of 21.3 kmpl and a broad variant spread, along with a reasonably complete safety kit and a cabin that covers the essentials most Indian buyers shortlist. The trade-offs are typical for the class: entry trims are sparsely equipped, and the best-value combination usually sits one or two steps above the base variant.
In market terms, it positions itself as a mid-market all-rounder balancing features against monthly cost. Recent updates have focused on feature additions and safety equipment across the range.
Estimated on-road price for the base variant
5 variants listed
| Variant | Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Mileage | Ex-showroom | On-road | EMI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Petrol MT | 1.5L CRDi diesel | Petrol | Manual | 21.3 kmpl | ₹ 10.52 Lakh | ₹ 12,01,420 | ₹ 17,675/mo | View |
| Mid Diesel MT | 1.5L CRDi diesel | Diesel | Manual | 21.3 kmpl | ₹ 12.81 Lakh | ₹ 14,61,335 | ₹ 21,523/mo | View |
| Mid Plus Petrol MTRecommended | 1.5L CRDi diesel | Petrol | Manual | 21.3 kmpl | ₹ 15.11 Lakh | ₹ 17,22,385 | ₹ 25,387/mo | View |
| Top Diesel AT | 1.5L CRDi diesel | Diesel | Automatic | 21.3 kmpl | ₹ 17.41 Lakh | ₹ 19,83,435 | ₹ 29,251/mo | View |
| Top AT Petrol AT | 1.5L CRDi diesel | Petrol | Automatic | 21.3 kmpl | ₹ 19.70 Lakh | ₹ 22,43,350 | ₹ 33,099/mo | View |
6 colour options
Colour swatches are indicative. Licensed colour-specific photography is shown where available.
Items marked "Not tested / not verified" have no confirmed public data at the time of publishing.
Our rating: 4.8 / 5
Proportions are typical for a mpv, with clean surfacing and lighting signatures that read well in traffic. Higher variants get larger wheels that fill the arches better.
The cabin prioritises usability over drama. Third-row access is workable for shorter trips, and the second row slides for a compromise between legroom and boot volume.
Suspension tuning leans towards absorbing broken city surfaces. Seat cushioning is supportive over longer drives, and the climate control copes well in peak summer.
The 1.5L CRDi diesel delivers 114 bhp, which is adequate in the city and confident on the highway when driven with reasonable planning.
Body control is predictable. Steering is light at parking speeds and firms up moderately as pace builds; this is a comfort-first setup rather than a sporting one.
Against a claimed 21.3 kmpl, expect roughly 17.5 kmpl in mixed use.
Mid and top variants cover the equipment most buyers care about: a large touchscreen, wireless smartphone mirroring, connected-car functions and automatic climate control.
A 3-star rating, six airbags and stability control form a solid baseline.
The sweet spot sits in the middle of the range, where feature count per rupee peaks.
A sensible shortlist entry if you want predictable ownership costs in the Rs 10.52-19.7 lakh bracket. Drive it back-to-back with its closest rivals before deciding.
73 ratings · sample content shown below
Used it mostly for city commuting. Ride quality over broken roads is the highlight and the service experience has been straightforward so far.
Owned 8 months · reported 21.3 kmpl
+ Ride comfort, Feature list
− Boot could be larger
34 people found this helpful
Compared three cars before buying this one. It won on space and equipment for the money, though the base variant was too basic for my needs.
Owned 1 year · reported 21.3 kmpl
+ Value, Space
− Base variant equipment
21 people found this helpful
Overall satisfied, but cabin noise at highway speeds is noticeable and the touchscreen occasionally lags after a cold start.
Owned 5 months · reported 21.3 kmpl
+ Engine refinement
− Road noise, Software lag
12 people found this helpful
The Kia Carens is priced from around Rs 10.52 lakh to Rs 19.7 lakh ex-showroom. On-road pricing changes with your city because of RTO charges and insurance.
The claimed figure is 21.3 kmpl. Owners typically report about 17.5 kmpl in mixed driving.
The line-up is offered in multiple trims spanning Petrol, Diesel powertrains with Manual and Automatic gearbox options.
It carries a 3-star crash-test rating and offers six airbags, ABS with EBD and electronic stability control.
It is a 7-seater.
1.5L CRDi diesel producing 114 bhp and 250 Nm.
Yes, an automatic option is offered on selected variants.
Routine maintenance is scheduled roughly every 10,000 km or one year. Budget for consumables such as engine oil, filters and brake pads.
A standard manufacturer warranty applies, with extended warranty packages available at purchase.
Waiting periods vary by variant, colour and city. Confirm the current timeline with an authorised dealership.
Shoppers usually cross-shop it against other mpv models in the Rs 10.52-19.7 lakh bracket.
₹ 8.80 Lakh - ₹ 13.30 Lakh
Ex-showroom price
₹ 6.10 Lakh - ₹ 8.97 Lakh
Ex-showroom price
15 Feb 2022
Introduced on 2022-02-15 with prices from Rs 10.52 lakh ex-showroom.
12 Mar 2026
Ex-showroom prices were revised upwards marginally across variants to offset input costs.
20 May 2026
Additional safety and convenience equipment was extended to lower variants.
Prices and specifications are indicative and may change. Verify details with an authorized dealership.