Kia Carens Gets MY2024 Updates, Makes Sunroof More Accessible With New Prestige Plus (O) Variant
- MY2024 Kia Carens launched in India with a whole host of updates.
- Three new variants introduced: Premium (O), Prestige (O) and Prestige + (O).
- X-Line, earlier offered only as 6-seater, now gets a 7-seater option as well.
- Existing variants have been updated with a handful of features.
- 1.5-litre diesel manual powertrain has been introduced in the Carens.
Following the footsteps of the Seltos and Sonet, Kia India has updated the Carens with a host of model year updates. This includes the addition of more features in existing variants, introduction of new mid-spec trims, a powertrain option as well as one new colour in the lineup. Here’s everything you need to know about the updated Carens MPV:
Kia Carens: New Variants
The biggest update for the Carens is the addition of a host of new variants: Premium (O), Prestige (O), Prestige + (O) and the X-Line 7-seater (earlier offered only with 6-seater). Here’s all the standout bits in these new variants:
The new Prestige Plus (O) variant now makes the sunroof more accessible, which was earlier offered from the now discontinued higher-end Luxury (O) trim.
The Prestige (O) variant, based on the Prestige, gets the following additions: availability of both 6-seater and 7-seater, leatherette wrapped gearknob, keyless entry with push-button start, LED DRLs and tail lamps.
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The Premium (O) variant, based on the one-above-base Premium, packsan 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, steering-mounted audio controls, keyless entry with push-button start, and a shark fin antenna.
Lastly, the top-end X-Line variant, earlier offered only as a 6-seater, is now available with a 7-seater option as well.
Note: We would love to give you the exact pricing and specifications of these variants, but considering just how lengthy and complex the Carens’ variant-wise pricing list is, we’d advise you to head to our model page for a closer look at the exact variant that suits your budget.
Kia Carens: More Features In Existing Variants
The existing variant of the Carens MPV has got a host of feature additions. We have compiled the details in this