Kia Carens Clavis Gets New Sunroof-Equipped HTE(EX) Trim; Prices Start From Rs 12.55 Lakh

Kia India has updated the Carens Clavis line-up with a new lower mid-spec HTE(EX) variant, prices for which start at Rs 12.55 lakh (ex-showroom). Positioned between the existing HTE(O) and HTK variants, the HTE(EX) trim gets some key feature additions over the HTE(O) trim, including an electric sunroof – a feature previously only offered from the HTK+(O) trim.

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On the feature front, you get all the bells and whistles from the HTE(O) trim, including the 16-inch styled wheels, electric adjust wing mirrors, auto headlamps, an 8.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay and a reverse camera. Additionally, you get some of the features from the HTK trim, such as LED daytime running lamps, LED cabin lighting, auto climate control and one-touch operation for the driver’s power window.

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The biggest highlight, though, is the provision of an electric sunroof on the variant, which was previously only available from the HTK+(O) trim. Kia says this marks the first time that the Carens Clavis can be had with a sunroof with the naturally aspirated petrol engine.
 

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In terms of pricing, the new trim levels cost about Rs 50,000 more than the HTE(O) trim level and about Rs 45,000 less than the higher-spec HTK variant.
 

As for the powertrain, the new HTE(EX) trim is available with the 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5 turbo-petrol and 1.5 diesel engine options paired with a manual gearbox as standard.