Kia Carens Clavis — Price, Mileage, Variants & Expert Review

On a 2,780 mm wheelbase stretched under a 4,550 mm body, the Carens Clavis is three-row packaging first — and then it hands you an engine list no other seven-seater at this price matches. The 115 PS 1.5 petrol (15.34 kmpl claimed) opens the range; the 160 PS/253 Nm 1.5 T-GDi turbo offers manual, iMT and 7-speed DCT gearboxes at 16.66 kmpl claimed; and the 116 PS/250 Nm 1.5 diesel claims 19.54 kmpl with a proper 6-speed automatic available.

Equipment reaches well beyond people-carrier basics: ADAS features, a panoramic sunroof, rain-sensing wipers and full LED lighting appear as the 37 variants climb from ₹11.23 to ₹21.67 lakh. Averaged out, claimed economy runs about 30% better than the segment median, and 195 mm of ground clearance keeps speed-breaker anxiety out of full-load family trips.

Context for the price: it ranks 30th most affordable of the 144 SUV-segment entries we track and delivers 14.2 PS per lakh at entry — remarkable for something with seven seats, where most rivals at this money seat five. The trade-offs: no CNG in this range (the standard Carens keeps that), no boot figure listed on the sheet, and the top trims charge crossover-flagship money.

Carens Clavis Variants & Ex-Showroom Prices

Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.

Engine, Performance & Mileage

Smartstream G1.5 Petrol

1497 cc · 115 PS @ 6300 rpm · 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm · 6-Speed MT MT · ARAI 15.34 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi Petrol

1482 cc · 160 PS @ 5500 rpm · 253 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm · 6-Speed MT MT / 7-Speed DCT AT / 6-Speed iMT MT · ARAI 16.66 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

1.5l CRDi VGT Diesel

1493 cc · 116 PS @ 4000 rpm · 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm · 6-Speed MT MT / 6-Speed AT AT · ARAI 19.54 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

Carens Clavis Dimensions

Length: 4550 mm · Width: 1800 mm · Height: 1708 mm · Wheelbase: 2780 mm · Ground clearance: 195 mm · Fuel tank: 45 litres

Carens Clavis Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Anti-Theft Alarm, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

Ownership & Running Costs

Routine servicing typically runs ₹6,000-10,000 a year over the first five years, diesel and turbo trims at the upper end (indicative — confirm at a Kia workshop).

First-year comprehensive cover generally lands between ₹45,000 and ₹65,000 across this wide variant span (indicative).

Indicatively, the diesel's 19.54 kmpl claim works out near ₹5 per km; the turbo petrol's 16.66 kmpl runs closer to ₹6.5 per km at current fuel prices.

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Carens Clavis vs Rivals

Carens Clavis vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder: From ₹11.31 lakh claiming 27.97 kmpl with hybrid and CNG choices — five seats, but half the fuel bill. See the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.

Carens Clavis vs Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus: ₹11.39 lakh onwards, diesel-only at 14 kmpl claimed — the rugged, no-frills people-mover alternative. See the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus.

Carens Clavis vs Volkswagen Taigun: From ₹11 lakh with 19.98 kmpl claimed — the driver's pick if you don't actually need row three. See the Volkswagen Taigun.

Carens Clavis vs Tata Sierra: Starts ₹11.49 lakh with petrol and diesel options — the design-statement rival to cross-shop. See the Tata Sierra.

GaadiInfo Verdict

The Clavis is the most convincing case yet that an Indian family hauler needn't drive like an appliance. For most buyers my money lands on a mid-trim diesel automatic: 250 Nm, a 19.54 kmpl claim and relaxed full-load cruising is exactly what a seven-seater should be. The turbo DCT is the enthusiast-parent indulgence — genuinely quick, and worth it only if you accept 16.66 kmpl claimed. Skip the base petrol unless the budget is hard-capped; among 37 variants, the middle diesel trims are where this car makes the most sense.

• Family-first buyers should default to the diesel AT; the turbo is for those who drive enthusiastically enough to notice — test both before paying either premium.
• The 37-variant spread hides big equipment jumps — insist on a written feature list for the two trims either side of your budget.
• No boot figure is listed for this range, so load your actual pram/luggage with all three rows up before booking.
• At PDI, check third-row AC airflow, seat-fold latches and every ADAS warning function on the delivery drive.

Frequently asked questions

What is the on-road price of the Kia Carens Clavis?

Ex-showroom spans ₹11.23-21.67 lakh across 37 variants; on-road typically adds 10-15% for tax, registration and insurance. Use this page's city links for your exact quote.

How is the Clavis different from the regular Carens?

The standard Carens is a three-variant, manual-only range (₹11.02-12.88 lakh) with petrol, CNG and diesel. The Clavis spans 37 variants to ₹21.67 lakh, adds the 160 PS turbo, automatic gearboxes, ADAS and a panoramic sunroof — but drops the CNG option.

Does the Carens Clavis have a diesel automatic?

Yes — the 116 PS/250 Nm 1.5 CRDi is available with a 6-speed automatic alongside the manual, and it carries the range-best 19.54 kmpl claim.

How quick is the Clavis turbo, really?

The 1.5 T-GDi produces 160 PS and 253 Nm — outputs matching the Seltos and Creta turbos — with manual, iMT or 7-speed DCT. No other seven-seater at this price offers anything comparable.

What mileage does the Carens Clavis deliver?

Claimed figures: 15.34 kmpl (1.5 petrol), 16.66 kmpl (turbo) and 19.54 kmpl (diesel) — collectively about 30% better than the segment median in our data. Real-world figures with seven aboard will be lower.

Does the Clavis get ADAS?

Yes, ADAS features are on the equipment list of higher trims — worth prioritising in a car that routinely carries a full family. Confirm the exact feature set on your chosen variant.

Is there a CNG Carens Clavis?

No. CNG buyers should look at the standard Carens (from ₹11.02 lakh), which offers it with the same 2,780 mm wheelbase.

Which Carens Clavis variant is worth buying?

A mid-trim diesel automatic for most families; the turbo DCT in a middle trim for keener drivers. The ₹21.67 lakh flagship trims are well-equipped but overlap with larger SUVs on price.

How usable is the Clavis's third row?

The 2,780 mm wheelbase — longer than any same-price crossover — is what makes row three tolerable for adults on shorter hops and fine for children. No boot figure is listed with all rows up, so test your luggage scenario in person.