Rs 13 lakh MPV to take on the Maruti Ertiga

The Maruti Ertiga continues to be the preferred choice in the affordable 7-seater category for most people. It offers a complete package with its reliability and practicality. But what if you want something different? This is where the Kia Carens come into the picture. Now the Carens is already a competent product but it is soon going to get a facelift to take on the Ertiga. So, let’s get started with this Rs 13 lakh MPV.

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What to expect?

From Kia’s track record of facelifts, we can expect exterior changes. Probably, we see a longer DRL strip on the facelift model. The LED headlamps and LED fog lamps should continue. Other exterior changes could include new alloy wheels and connected tail lamps. Don’t expect any changes in the dimensions or the seating configuration. In the interiors, we don’t expect radical changes but changes like new upholstery and features. Feature-wise, we can see some big additions like ADAS, 360-degree camera, electrically adjustable seats, electronic parking brake and heads-up display.

Specifications

Being a facelift, we don’t expect any major changes in the specifications. It would continue with its two petrol options – a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated (113bhp/144Nm) and 1.5-litre turbo petrol (158bhp/253Nm). Transmission should continue as manual, iMT, DCT and CVT gearbox. The diesel engine will be the 1.5-litre unit capable of producing 114bhp and 250Nm of torque. The only change here could be the addition of a manual gearbox in addition to the current iMT and torque converter automatic.

Rs 13 lakh MPV – Launch and pricing

Kia is currently working on launching the Sonet facelift and after that, it will shift its focus towards the Carens facelift. We could see Kia updating the Carens by the end of 2024 or early 2025. Pricing-wise, we can expect a hike of Rs 60k to 70k depending upon the variants. Currently, the pricing of the Carens starts from Rs 12.40 lakh and goes to Rs 23.30 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).

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