Key highlights
- Kia Carens family has crossed 3 lakh cumulative sales in India
- Line-up now includes the Carens, Carens Clavis and Carens Clavis EV
- Carens Clavis EV has further expanded the brand’s family mobility portfolio
Kia India has announced that the Carens family has crossed the 3 lakh sales milestone in India. Since its launch, the Carens has established itself as one of Kia’s most important products, helping the brand strengthen its presence in the family vehicle segment.
Over the years, Kia has expanded the Carens range with the introduction of the Carens Clavis and the recently launched Carens Clavis EV, giving buyers the option of petrol, diesel and electric powertrains under a single model family.
Evolution of the Carens lineup
The Carens started as a practical family mover, but Kia has steadily evolved the range to cater to changing customer preferences. It is one of the rare brand that has offerings in three powertrains. Petrol and diesel with both automatic and manual options and the newly launched Carens Clavis EV complete the Carens line-up.
According to Kia, this multi-powertrain approach has helped the Carens family appeal to a wider audience while keeping up with changing market trends.
What are customers buying?
The sales mix offers an interesting look at customer preferences.
|
Powertrain |
Share of Sales |
|
Petrol |
60% |
|
Diesel |
30% |
|
Electric |
10% |
Despite the growing popularity of EVs, petrol variants continue to account for the majority of Carens sales.
Kia also revealed that demand for higher variants remains strong, with buyers increasingly opting for feature-rich versions equipped with advanced safety, connectivity and comfort features.
Carens Clavis EV adds a new dimension
The latest addition to the lineup is the Carens Clavis EV, which brings electric mobility to the Carens family.
Key highlights include:
- 6- and 7-seat configurations
- Battery options of 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh
- Claimed range of up to 490 km
- Fast charging from 10% to 80% in 39 minutes
- Up to 255 Nm of torque
Kia’s growing footprint
Kia’s expansion in India has also been supported by a rapidly growing sales and service network. The company currently operates across more than 400 cities with close to 900 customer touchpoints nationwide.
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