Overview
- Kia launched the Carens Clavis HTE (EX) at Rs 12.55 lakh for petrol, Rs 13.42 lakh for turbo-petrol and Rs 14.53 lakh for diesel (ex-showroom), positioned above HTE (O).
- The Carens HTE (EX) is 7-seater only, spans all three ICE engines with manual gearboxes at launch, and adds a first-time single-pane sunroof for the 1.5 NA petrol along with auto climate control, LED DRLs and LED cabin lamps.
- The Syros HTK (EX) is priced at Rs 9.89 lakh for the 1.0 turbo-petrol and Rs 10.64 lakh for the 1.5 diesel (ex-showroom), offered only with manual transmissions at launch.
- Syros HTK (EX) brings an all-LED exterior lighting package, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a single-pane sunroof and 16-inch alloys, making these features available at a lower trim level.
- Kia cites customer feedback for the EX additions, confirms no mechanical changes, and expands the lineups to eight trims for Carens Clavis and seven for Syros.