Kia Carens Clavis Variant Wise Features Explained!

Kia India has revealed the 2025 Carens Clavis, their second mass-market MPV that will be sold alongside the existing Carens. This new offering stands out with more features and modern styling. The Clavis will be available in seven broad variants: HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK Plus, HTK Plus (O), HTX, and HTX Plus. Below is a comprehensive variant-wise breakdown of features, followed by a summary of engine and transmission options.

Variant-Wise Features

HTE

This is the base variant, but it still packs several essential features, especially regarding safety. It includes six airbags, electronic stability control, ISOFIX child seat mounts, a tyre pressure monitoring system, rear parking sensors, disc brakes on all wheels, hill start assist, and hill descent control.

On the exterior, it gets halogen headlamps, a roof-mounted spoiler, and skid plates at the front and rear. Depending on the engine option, it features 16-inch steel wheels (diesel) or 15-inch black alloy wheels (for naturally aspirated petrol). The interior is finished in a dual-tone black and beige theme with semi-leatherette seat upholstery and split-folding rear seats.

Comfort features include keyless entry, manual height adjustment for the driver seat, tilt-adjustable steering, and powered windows for front and second rows. There is no infotainment system, but it includes a semi-digital instrument cluster with a 4.2-inch multi-information display.

HTE (O)

The HTE (O) variant builds on the HTE by adding an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 6-speaker sound system, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also includes a shark fin antenna, electrically adjustable ORVMs with turn indicators, and a rear parking camera. Steering-mounted audio controls are added for convenience.

HTK

The HTK variant introduces more exterior and comfort upgrades. It adds LED daytime running lights (DRLs), roof rails, and front parking sensors. The interior receives a black metallic dashboard trim and additional seatback storage pockets. Comfort features include automatic air conditioning and a one-touch up/down driver-side window. There are no new infotainment or safety upgrades over the HTE (O) variant.

HTK Plus

Over the HTK, the HTK Plus adds connected LED tail lights, a rear wiper and washer, and more tech-focused features. This variant includes push-button start/stop, cruise control, remote engine start, and drive modes for automatic variants. The ORVMs are now electrically folding and adjustable. A rear defogger and electronic parking brake with auto-hold (for automatic variants only) also appear.

HTK Plus (O)

The HTK Plus (O) introduces premium touches such as 17-inch alloy wheels, a wireless phone charger, and a single-pane sunroof (offered only with turbo-petrol and diesel variants). These additions make this variant an appealing mid-range option for buyers seeking enhanced style and comfort.

HTX

The HTX variant marks a significant step-up in both technology and luxury. It includes LED headlamps, black door garnish with metallic inserts, and dual-tone navy blue and beige cabin with leatherette upholstery. The infotainment system is upgraded to a 12.3-inch touchscreen with connected car technology and a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display. Other features include 64-color ambient lighting, retractable seatback tables, tilt and telescopic steering adjustment, and panoramic or single-pane sunroofs (based on engine type). A 360-degree camera, blind spot monitor, and a dual-camera dashcam enhance safety further.

HTX Plus

The top-spec HTX Plus offers the most advanced features in the Carens Clavis lineup. It replaces the second-row bench with captain seats for six-seater variants, introduces ventilated front seats, and a four-way electrically adjustable driver seat. Paddle shifters are added for automatic variants, and convenience features include rain-sensing wipers. The HTX Plus also has an 8-speaker premium Bose sound system and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and forward collision avoidance.

Variant-Wise Engine and Transmission Options

The 2025 Carens Clavis has three powertrain choices: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. Transmission options vary depending on the variant and engine.

Engine Type	Power	Torque	Transmission Options
1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol	115 PS	144 Nm	6-speed Manual Transmission (MT)
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol	160 PS	253 Nm	6MT, 6-speed iMT (clutchless MT), 7-speed DCT
1.5L Diesel	116 PS	250 Nm	6MT, 6-speed AT (torque converter)

Variant-Wise PowerTrain Availability

Variant	1.5L NA Petrol (6MT)	1.5L Turbo Petrol (6MT/iMT/DCT)	1.5L Diesel (6MT/AT)
HTE	Yes	No	Yes
HTE (O)	Yes	No	Yes
HTK	Yes	Yes (6MT/iMT)	Yes (6MT)
HTK Plus	No	Yes (6MT/iMT/DCT)	Yes (6MT/AT)
HTK Plus (O)	No	Yes (DCT)	Yes (AT)
HTX	No	Yes (DCT)	Yes (AT)
HTX Plus	No	Yes (DCT)	Yes (AT)

Expected Price and Rivals

The Kia Carens Clavis is expected to be priced from approximately Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom). Once launched, it will compete against models like the Maruti Ertiga, Maruti XL6, and Toyota Rumion. It will also act as a more affordable alternative to premium MPVs such as the Toyota Innova Crysta, Toyota Innova Hycross, and Maruti Invicto.