Kia Carens sell like hotcakes, Bookings cross 50,000 mark within 2 months of launch

Kia has introduced its latest MPV- Kia Carens in India and it is showing some promising mark in automobile market. It is quite surprising to find out that the bookings of the car have crossed 50,000 mark. Considering the amount of bookings the car received from interested buyers, the waiting period has also stretched wide. The waiting period of Kia Carens varies from under 14 weeks to 48-49 weeks (or more than 11 months).

While the launch of the Carens was on February 15, 2022 the booking for the car began on January 14, 2022.  The starting price of the MPV is Rs 8.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Meanwhile, the price of the top variant goes up to Rs 16.99 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Availability of Kia Carens

The waiting period for Kia Carens varies from model to model. The SUV will be available is available in 5 trims- Premium, Prestige, Prestige Plus, Luxury and Luxury Plus. The Carens K1.4 6MT Luxury Plus 7 has the shortest waiting period of 13-14 weeks. On the other hand the Carens G1.5 6MT prestige has the longest waiting period of 48-49 weeks (or more than 11 months).

When it comes to the engine, the Kia Carens gets an option for three variants. The petrol engine is available in two variants while the diesel engine is available in a single variant. The petrol engine is offered in 1.5-litre, four-cylinder engine and a 1.4-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder engine variants. On the other hand, the diesel engine is offered as a 1.5-litre unit.

The 1.5-litre petrol engine is powered by 1497cc engine that offers 115hp of power and 144Nm of peak torque and is coupled with a 6-speed Manual transmission. The 1.4-litre turbocharged unit is powered by a 1353cc engine that offers 140hp power and a torque of 242Nm. The gearbox offered on the variant is 6-speed manual transmission/ 7-speed DCT. On the other hand, the 1.5-litre diesel engine is powered by a 1493cc engine that offers 115hp of power and a torque of 250Nm. The transmission of the car is 6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT. There is also a presence of multi-drive modes (normal/eco/sport) in the SUV.

In terms of interior, the Kia Carens offers 10.25-inch/ 8.0-inch infotainment screen on the dash. The touch panel that is offered on the vehicle gives a wide range of controls to the users. Some other important features offered are Bose 8-speaker system, multi-function steering wheel with audio controls, etc.  The Kia Carens gets an option for 6-seater/ 7-seater options. The 6 seater variant will have captain seats.

When it comes to safety features, the Kia Carens will have 6 Airbags, ABS, ESC, HAC, BAS, DBC, rear parking sensors, TPMS, Speed-sensing door lock, ISOFIX child anchor etc. as standard options.

The Kia Carens will be available in eight colour options- Glacier White Pearl, Garvity Gray, Intense red, Moss Brown, Sparkling silver, Aurora black pearl and Imperial Blue.

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