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The Carens facelift will borrow design cues from the Sonet and Seltos; no mechanical changes expected.
Kia India will bring the Carens facelift to the market by the middle of next year, Autocar India can confirm. The Kia Carens facelift has been spied on test in India and abroad, giving us hints of what to expect from the mid-cycle update.
- Carens facelift gets new headlamps; LED light bar expected
- New alloy wheels, new tail-lights among exterior changes
- Expected with more features including an ADAS suite
Kia Carens facelift: exterior highlights
While the new spy shots of the Carens facelift in its home country of South Korean don’t reveal too much new information, what can be confirmed are the new alloy wheels. Previous images of the MPV on test showed redesigned headlamps – similar to newer Kia models – that seem to be connected by a light bar. This will give the nose a familiar Kia family look, especially when stood beside the Sonet and Seltos. The rear is also expected to see some change with reshaped tail-lamps, fitted with a new C-shaped LED signature.
Kia Carens facelift: interior, features
Not much information is there regarding the cabin of the Carens facelift. However, we expect minimal changes to the design, other than new upholstery and colour options. On the other hand, the features list is set to expand with the inclusion of a 360-degree camera and an ADAS suite, which will be a segment-first.
Kia Carens facelift: powertrain
Mechanically, the Carens facelift will carry forward the existing MPV’s engine options. There are two petrol engine options – a 115hp, 1.5-litre naturally aspirated unit and a 160hp, 1.5-litre turbocharged one – and a 116hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine on offer currently. Gearbox options on the Carens facelift are expected to include the 6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT, a 6-speed torque converter automatic and 7-speed dual-clutch auto transmission.
Kia Carens facelift: price estimate, rivals
At the moment, Kia Carens prices range between Rs 10.52 lakh and Rs 19.94 lakh, and with the facelift, the MPV will cost slightly more, especially the higher-spec trims that’ll have the ADAS features. Kia’s MPV will continue to rival the Maruti Ertiga (Rs 8.69-13.03 lakh), XL 6 (Rs 11.61-14.61 lakh) and the Toyota Rumion (Rs 10.44-13.73 lakh).
There’s also some overlap in terms of prices with seven-seat SUVs like the Hyundai Alcazar (Rs 16.78-21.28 lakh), MG Hector Plus (Rs 17.30-22.93 lakh) and Tata Safari (Rs 15.49-27.34 lakh).
Kia is also working on the Carens EV (codenamed KY-EV) for an India launch, though it will arrive later.
All prices, ex-showroom, Delhi
Also see:
Kia Carens 1.5 petrol video review
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