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2023 Kia Carens Launched In India At Rs 10.45 Lakh – New 160Hp Engine & More
Kia Motors has launched the 2023 Kia Carens in India at Rs 10.45 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The latest iteration of the South Korean MPV now features an all-new powertrain and a few other changes to overcome the upcoming emission regulations.
Starting with the powertrain, the 2023 Kia Carens MPV ditches the 1.4-litre, turbocharged petrol engine in favour of the new 1.5-litre, turbocharged petrol engine that is not only more powerful but also complies with the upcoming BS6 Phase 2 and RDE emission regulations.
This new powertrain puts out 157.8bhp of peak power and 253Nm of torque, which is approximately 20bhp and 11Nm more than the previous 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine. While the 7-speed DCT continues to be offered, the 6-speed manual transmission has been replaced by a 6-speed iMT unit.
Other engine options include a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine with 113bhp of peak power and 144Nm of peak torque, and a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine with 114bhp of peak power and 250Nm of peak torque. Also, both engines comply with upcoming regulations.
Furthermore, the diesel engine also loses the 6-speed manual transmission and in its place comes a new 6-speed iMT gearbox. Moreover, customers can also choose 6-speed automatic transmission. That being said, the base petrol engine now comes exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission.
In terms of features, Kia is now offering the 12.5-inch digital instrument cluster as standard across all variants - A feature that was previously available from the Prestige trim. Other features include 10.25-inch infotainment, Apple Car Play and Android Auto, UVO-connected car tech, BOSE sound system, and more.
Safety features include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability program (ESP), vehicle stability control (VSC), brake assist systems (BAS), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), ISOFIX Mounts, hill-hold assistance, all-wheel disc brakes and a few more.
Thoughts About The 2023 Kia Carens
The biggest talking point about the 2023 Kia Carens is its new 157.8bhp, 1.5-litre, turbocharged petrol engine. As a result, we expect the model to be a very tempting option for enthusiasts with big families.
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