Top 5 changes on the Kia Carens Clavis over the Carens MPV!

By Aryan Aggarwal08 May 2025
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2025 Kia Carens Clavis

Kia has revealed a facelifted version of the Carens MPV that it is calling the Kia Carens Clavis. Here are five key changes on the new Kia Carens Clavis compared to the Carens.

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Manual gearbox with turbo-petrol engine

You can get the Carens Clavis turbo-petrol with a 6-speed manual gearbox as well, whereas the Carens is only available with a 6-speed iMT and a 7-speed DCT. 

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Level-2 ADAS suite

On board is a Level-2 ADAS suite with functionalities such as forward collision warning, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and more. 

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Exterior changes

Notable differences on the exterior include a new design for the alloy wheels, connected tail lights, sharper headlights, and reprofiled bumpers.

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Revised dashboard

While the Carens gets an elegant dashboard design, the one on the Clavis has been ‘modernised’ with a dual-screen setup, touch-based HVAC and media control, and a new steering wheel.

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Features

Additional features over the Carens include boss mode, panoramic sunroof, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a larger touchscreen, and more.

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